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Richard Scolyer will be remembered at a state memorial service next month at the Sydney Opera House. The former Australian of the Year and leading melanoma pathologist died on June 7 at the age of 59, three years after being diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer. His life is being commemorated on Monday, July 13,…
Algeria has become the final third-placed team to book its place in the World Cup knockout stages, but it was a last-gasp Austrian goal that broke Iranian hearts on a night of other-worldly drama. It was a chaotic, remarkable spectacle that hearkened back to one of the most infamous moments in World Cup history. This…
Homemade boats made mostly out of beer cans have battled it out in one of Darwin’s most iconic events at Mindil Beach. The annual Beer Can Regatta draws competitors together to race rafts engineered out of drinking containers — the popular choice this year being beer or soft drink cans. The 52nd edition of the…
Sydney’s housing auction market has hit its weakest point in more than six years, while Melbourne recorded its worst result in almost five years, with clearance rates falling below 50 per cent. New figures from property research firm Cotality show a preliminary clearance rate of 49.2 per cent for the past week, meaning fewer than…
Each fandom has its peculiarities. It could be their pre-game rituals, their chants during the match or their choice of garb. Regardless, the estimated 2.85 million attendees at the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches so far have at least two things in common. A love of football and a fierce loyalty to their home team,…
Round 16 comes to a conclusion with the Kangaroos and Bombers at Docklands, followed by the Suns heading west to take on ladder-leaders Fremantle. Essendon will be trying to win just its second match of the season, while the Kangaroos can break back into the top 10 with a victory. Gold Coast has been in…
The World Cup group phase is finally over, meaning the knockout rounds have finally begun. It came after Iran was knocked out of the tournament on goal difference following a dramatic 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria. The knockout rounds start with South Africa taking on Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday,…
Round 17 of the NRL season concludes on Sunday with Canberra hosting St George Illawarra. The match pits 16th against 17th but the Raiders will welcome back star centre Simi Sasagi as they attempt to keep their faint finals hopes alive. Later, Newcastle will host Wests Tigers as the Knights look to secure their place…
After Chenzi Dong gave birth to her baby boy last year, she found herself on the brink of a breakdown. “At times, I felt desperate,” the Melbourne lawyer said. “Hearing the baby cry would make me tense up immediately, and I would feel terribly guilty if the baby was sick or uncomfortable.” If you or…
Two young cattle industry workers have claimed victory at the iconic Battle of the Barkly, an eccentric obstacle course competition based on the day in the life of a station ringer. Ava Byrne and Tom Savage successfully navigated a greasy pole, jumped a fence, carried a tyre, and sculled a beer before returning to their…