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Thousands of Socceroos fans and a handful of USA fans have packed into live sites across the country to watch the nations clash at the World Cup. The USA won the match 2-0 after goals in the first half, but the Socceroos put in a much-improved performance in the second half. The live site at…
Alex de Minaur’s hopes of joining the illustrious Australian roll of honour at the Queen’s Club Championships have been dynamited by inspired American Brandon Nakashima. Top seed de Minaur cut a frustrated figure again on Saturday morning (AEST), having surely seen this as his best ever opportunity to win the tournament that is considered second…
When the Tedesco family bought a sprawling property in Sydney’s Hills District, they knew nothing of its more than 220-year history. Nicolas Tedesco’s elderly parents jumped at the opportunity to buy the heritage-listed Baulkham Hills home three years ago, with hopes of passing it down through their family. They had wanted a smaller “family farm”…
Olivia* knew she was not safe when her former partner’s threats began to escalate, but held off going into a refuge until she had somewhere for her dog to stay. Had there been nowhere for Rusty, she probably never would have left her abusive former partner, she said. “I didn’t want to tell police in…
Experienced Indigenous directors have been removed from cultural institutions in Queensland in the latest example of what is believed to be a deliberate campaign by the LNP to withdraw prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from government boards. Leading Indigenous barrister Joshua Creamer first raised the alarm about what is known in government circles as…
The sun is hours away from rising in the South Australian outback, and retiree Kerry Storer is wrapped up in blankets to stave off the bitingly cold winter air. It’s 3.30 in the morning. His alarm cuts through the night, signalling the start of what will be a hectic 14-hour shift. For many, the thought…
When Bega Group, a major Australian food and drinks company, left the peanut industry 11 months ago, growers were uncertain about the future of their industry. But now there is renewed confidence in this year’s harvest. Queensland peanut growers were left in limbo when Bega decided to shut down its processing plants in Kingaroy in…
For decades, ocean pools have been nothing but a memory on the Gold Coast foreshore. Now, after a renewed push from residents and disability advocates, the council is taking a fresh look at whether they could make a comeback. The Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) will undertake a feasibility study into ocean pools to examine…
If you’ve been left wanting more after finishing the final episode of Off Campus, you’re probably in good company. The hit romantic drama series reached 36 million viewers globally within its first 12 days, with season two already in the works. The show’s creators have been praised for rewriting the narrative on love, centring women’s…
In just a few short weeks, a small country town became One Nation heartland. Annette Smith didn’t want to approve the post, but she couldn’t think of a reason not to. Two of the things the 68-year-old takes most seriously – free speech, and her role as the local community Facebook administrator – were in…