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Primed to burn: what’s behind the intense, sudden fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania

Dozens of bushfires raged over the weekend as far afield as the mid-north coast of New South Wales and Tasmania’s east coast. A NSW firefighter tragically lost his life, 16 homes burned down in the NSW town of Koolewong and four in Bulahdelah, and another 19 burned down in Tasmania’s…

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✨ The Co-Ord Sets Trend: Resort Energy for Everyday Wear in 2026

Co-ord sets are redefining Australian wardrobes in 2026. This article uncovers the resortwear influence behind the trend, the key silhouettes dominating the season, and why modern women are embracing co-ords as a new uniform of ease, elegance, and quiet luxury.

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UN inspectors again frozen out of Australian prisons

United Nations inspectors have been barred from a crime-troubled territory's prisons and watch houses, raising questions about what authorities have to hide.

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Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja

Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.

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Big Brother 2025 Winner Coco Confirms Wild 11-Year-Old Rumour About Reality TV Past

She won this year’s season of Big Brother Australia, but it turns out Coco Beeby almost appeared on an earlier season of the reality show.

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The cross country turning point for Aussie running

Olympic 1500m silver medallist Jessica Hull believes Australia's rise in middle-distance running can be traced to the 2023 world cross country championships.

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Aussie shares edge lower as RBA offers no surprises

Energy and IT stocks have led Australian shares in a subdued trading session after the Reserve Bank board's final meeting of 2025 tracked with expectations.

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NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.

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Australia’s supercomputers are falling behind – and it’s hurting our ability to adapt to climate change

As Earth continues to warm, Australia faces some important decisions.

The Conversation

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".

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Reddit to comply with Australia’s ‘legally erroneous’ under-16 social media ban

Platform to introduce age-prediction model analysing users but argued to eSafety commissioner it was a source of information not a social media platform

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Australian Woman 'Started to Deteriorate' Following Failed Cosmetic Procedure in Vietnam

An Australian woman is in a life-threatening condition after a failed cosmetic procedure during her visit to Vietnam.

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Crackdown looms on e-bikes, scooters after more deaths

As sales surge before Christmas, states are debating how to regulate the sale and specifications of e-bikes and scooters after a series of fatal incidents.

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Morning Mail: ‘Expect the unexpected’ in bushfire season, Farrell travel questions, Joel Edgerton’s Globe nomination

Experts warn fuel is ‘ready to burn’ after fires in NSW suggest torrid summer; trade minister is the latest in spotlight over expenses

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How important is the ATAR? 30% of Year 12s who go to uni don’t use it

Year 12 Students across Australia will receive their ATARs this week and next. It’s a significant moment, with the ATAR often dominating media coverage of schooling at this time of year.

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Illegal tobacco is messing up economic data. That won’t stop until it’s managed like alcohol

Most Australians have probably noticed the proliferation of tobacconists and “convenience stores” in the last few years. These stores aren’t making much from the limited offerings on public display. Rather, their profitability comes from under-the-counter sales of untaxed tobacco and illegal vapes.

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Avo go at this: Aussie exports fuel hopes for new year

Australians are expected to eat 5kg of avocados per person in the new year, as bumper harvests and export demand boost optimism across the agricultural sector.

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Australia falls behind providing life-saving care

Significant advancements in medical technologies are improving patient outcomes, but Australia is at risk of falling behind as it undervalues new technology.

The Independent UK

All Blacks to host Ireland at Eden Park fortress as 2026 home fixtures confirmed

New Zealand will also host Australia at a ground where they have not been beaten for more than 30 years

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'Sit back and enjoy': Barty pumped for summer of tennis

Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.

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"We're going to be watching really closely" – politicians around the world are taking inspiration from Australia's social media ban

As Australia implements its strict age verification regime, worldwide politicians are taking notes. So, which country will be next to kick off teens from social media apps?

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Is Australia banning Discord?

Australia isn’t banning Discord yet, but future updates to its social media law could change that for under-16s as the government reviews more platforms.

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Is Australia banning Roblox?

Australia isn’t banning Roblox yet, but future updates to its social media law could change that for under-16s as the government reviews more platforms.

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Account closures and restrictions are angering racing punters but there is an answer

The minimum bet rule model is there in Australia for all to see and the Gambling Commission should act now

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