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Nearly two in five Aussies fear retirement out of reach

A startling number of Australians are worried about their retirement prospects, and many fear they won't be able to retire at all, according to a study.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role

Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

How European colonisation has created more animal hybrids

Humans have moved plants and animals well beyond their native ranges, across barriers that normally prevent dispersal. As a result, people have increased the rates of hybridisation between populations that were once isolated for thousands, or even millions, of years.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025

Court challenge delay clears path for social media ban

Australia's social media age restrictions will kick in as planned, with a High Court challenge to the ban pushed into the new year.

AAP · Dec 3, 2025

Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer boost England with late blitz after Starc’s pink-ball masterclass

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

How To Watch Australian Open Golf 2025: TV & Streaming Information As Rory McIlroy Headlines Down Under

Rory McIlroy headlines the field in down under – here's how to watch the Australian Open online and on TV, potentially for free, and from anywhere.

Golf Monthly · Dec 3, 2025

Favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw provides few potholes for England

Signs are encouraging for England’s improving squad to invoke the glory of 2003 with rivals facing trickier routes in Australia

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Korey Boddington named Australian cyclist of the year while Sarah Gigante and Jay Vine secure road awards

'Korey’s story of determination – learning to walk and talk again after his life-changing injuries, then dedicating himself to his Paralympic dream – challenges our assumptions about what we can all achieve' says AusCycling CEO

Cycling News · Dec 3, 2025

Global group accused of attacking gay rights backs South Australian woman over school presentation

Global arm of Alliance Defending Freedom, which advances ‘a Christian view’ of sexuality, supports proposed legal action over classroom material

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025

Reform Australia: who is behind the new rightwing group recruiting at an anti-immigration rally?

Digital footprint offers clues about who may be involved in the political venture being promoted on pamphlets at the Put Australia First event in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025