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Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist's backyard

An artist who sculpts junk metal into demonic creatures will spend 10 days trekking across central Australia to show his works at a coastal exhibition.

AAP · Aug 8, 2025

Australia and New Zealand embrace in 'uncertain world'

Regional security and global uncertainty are dominating discussions during annual talks between Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart.

AAP · Aug 8, 2025

Aussie darts star set for Gong clash with fenom Littler

Darts phenomenon Luke Littler has set up a blockbuster clash with Australia's top player Damon Heta in the quarter-finals of the Australian Masters.

AAP · Aug 8, 2025

Vivian’s new Sydney apartment caps rent at 30% of her income. Is this the way to tackle Australia’s housing crisis?

Boronia Apartments have been purpose-built for people in need of discounted rent including low-income workers in care professions

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2025

I've been reviewing Dell XPS laptops for half a decade, and the Dell 14 Premium is as close as they've ever come to dethroning the MacBook Pro

The Dell 14 Premium isn't perfect, but it's as close as Windows users will likely get to a real MacBook Pro 14-inch alternative.

TechRadar · Aug 8, 2025

Luke Littler survives scare in Australian Darts Masters to reach quarter-finals

The world champion was looking like he would exit a World Series event at the first hurdle for the first time.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Sports quiz of the week: heroes, villains, outcasts, legends and local rivals

Have you been paying attention to the football, cricket, cycling, rugby, golf, baseball and basketball?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

Australian mushroom murderer 'served poisoned pasta, chicken curry and wrap to her husband'

Simon Patterson kept a spreadsheet of his illnesses the court heard he suffered after eating his estranged wife's cooking

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Australian lawmaker convicted of rape quits moments before vote to expel him from Parliament

An Australian state lawmaker and convicted rapist has resigned from his seat as colleagues were readying a vote to expel him from Parliament

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Foreign interference can be hidden in plain sight. Here’s how countries use ‘sharp power’ in Australia

Last week, Australian authorities arrested a woman for foreign interference. The Chinese citizen and Canberra resident is just the third person ever charged under our foreign interference laws.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025