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Brushes with death in the bush as digital gap persists

Towns have been left without power and mobile service during major disasters, with an independent review urging the government to bolster rural connectivity.

AAP · Dec 13, 2024

Banksy's ultimate Firewall unveiled at street art show

A free exhibition from Australia's most extensive collection of street art features a room of Banksys, including the never-before-seen sculpture Firewall.

AAP · Dec 10, 2024

Anti-Semitism denied following travel warning for Jews

A rise in anti-Semitism in Australia has sparked a travel warning from a Jewish human rights group as the prime minister vows any such acts won't be tolerated.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024

World No.954 Johnston stunned to win Australian Open

Ranked No.954, unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has shocked the golfing world with a remarkable Australian Open victory at Kingston Heath.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024

American proving a lethal weapon in Open golf charge

Named after Mel Gibson's iconic Lethal Weapon character, American Ryggs Johnston is gunning to be the star of the Australian Open.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024

Late magic vaults Shin to top of the Open leaderboard

Former world No.1 Jiyai Shin conjured some late magic to complement her extraordinary consistency to snatch an improbable two-shot lead at the Australian Open.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024

Herbert eyes Australian Open crown after hanging tough

Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has joined home hope and halfway frontrunner Lucas Herbert in the Australian Open lead after a wet and wild third round.

AAP · Nov 29, 2024

Happy Herbert savouring his stand-out golf year

Lucas Herbert is the man to beat at the Australian Open with the Victorian golfer saying a victory on Sunday would cap an already memorable year.

AAP · Nov 29, 2024

South Korean amateur the shock Australian Open leader

South Korean teenage amateur Hyojin Yang has surged to a shock halfway lead at the Australian Open on the Melbourne sandbelt.

AAP · Nov 29, 2024

Golfer Green pushes for women's Open date change

Australia's leading golfer Hannah Green says fans are missing out on seeing the world's best women in action by playing the Open in November.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024