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Sat, 27 Aug 2022 02:47:28 +0000
Shaquille O'Neal joins PM as Albanese says 'world is watching' Voice to Parliament debate
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese enlists the support of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal in calling for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians and a Voice to Parliament.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 04:04:04 +0000
Why was Shaquille O'Neal at a press conference with our PM?
Anthony Albanese says the American basketball legend sought him out to discuss the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:33:05 +0000
Wallabies outclass world champion Springboks in Rugby Championship
Despite conceding two late tries, the Wallabies prove too strong for the Springboks with a 25-17 win at Adelaide Oval, as Marika Koroibete stars in both attack and defence.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 04:29:55 +0000
Australian cabaret star Hans hospitalised after falling from stage during cruise performance
International cabaret star Hans is badly injured after falling 4 metres while performing on a cruise ship off the coast of Turkey overnight.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 02:22:07 +0000
Another week, another construction company collapse — so do you have any hope of building a new home?
As hundreds of property owners wait to see what will become of their unfinished houses following the collapse of Oracle Homes, we asked the experts what the future may hold.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 03:56:29 +0000
Snowy Hydro boss says 'clash of ideas' with Energy Minister sparked resignation
Paul Broad says he is disappointed to be leaving Snowy Hydro after falling out with Chris Bowen over a gas plant in the NSW Hunter Region.  

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:13:18 +0000
What we learned from the redacted affidavit behind the search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
Inside the heavily redacted 38-page document are key details of the US Department of Justice's criminal investigation into the former president's potential mishandling of government secrets. 

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 03:13:05 +0000
Outback mother's heroic act receives Bravery Medal six decades after her death
As her home was burning, Ellen Francis Cartwright handed her three-year-old daughter to her husband and went back inside to find others. She never came back.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 01:36:37 +0000
Murray-Darling shipwreck reveals Australia's violent history
Today marks the 128th anniversary of PS Rodney's fiery demise at the height of one of Australia's most violent industrial episodes.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:35:50 +0000
As Albanese goes bush, a political palate cleanser is underway, making life tough for Peter Dutton
Despite calling an inquiry, Albanese is all too aware that in the minds of voters, cost of living pressures outrank almost anything a former prime minister might have done, writes Brett Worthington.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:04:43 +0000
In the four weeks their house was on the market, they watched the price drop by over $100k
Auckland's real estate market sets the pace for the rest of New Zealand — right now, house prices are down 15 per cent from their 2021 peak and forecast to fall further. So what does that mean for families who just bought in?   

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 03:51:13 +0000
Authorities are giving iodine tablets to residents near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. How dangerous is it there?
Ukrainian authorities have started giving out iodine tablets to residents near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as concerns grow about a potential major nuclear catastrophe.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:16:10 +0000
John and Patricia thought they were helping their daughter in a crisis. They were actually being scammed
Experts say social media scams are on the rise in Australia, with fraudsters using personal information to trick their unsuspecting victims. So how can you protect yourself?

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 03:43:42 +0000
Drought is exposing some of the world's riverbeds — and revealing hidden treasures
Severe conditions have revealed some incredible hidden treasures and pieces of history — from a World War II bomb to fossilised dinosaur tracks.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 05:06:48 +0000
NRL live: Sharks clash with Bulldogs as Raiders surge into top eight after thrashing Sea Eagles
The Sharks and Bulldogs meet at Shark Park. Earlier, the Raiders thrashed the Sea Eagles. Follow our NRL ScoreCentre.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 05:02:35 +0000
A Portugal man's accidental backyard discovery might be the largest dinosaur fossil in Europe
Palaeontologists believe the discovery could be the remains of the largest sauropod dinosaur to be found in Europe.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:04:43 +0000
'I felt like I couldn't breathe': As Robodebt inquiry announced, scars from bungled scheme remain
A royal commission into Robodebt has been confirmed. While there's hope justice could be around the corner, scars remain for many.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:04:43 +0000
'Living in the colony, racism is everywhere': First Nations workers overlooked as skills shortage continues
Racism, exclusion, and identity strain are all factors that contribute to high levels of Indigenous unemployment, and ahead of the jobs and skills summit advocates want the government to look at a national overhaul.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0000
One year on, how are city slickers who left during COVID coping in the regions?
Can we actually work from anywhere with an internet connection? We interviewed workers who left the city but held onto their jobs to see how they fared. One year on, some had no regrets. Others moved back.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 01:31:26 +0000
September 11 victims not entitled to seize Afghan central bank assets, US judge says
A US judge recommends that victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks not be allowed to seize billions of dollars of assets belonging to Afghanistan's central bank to satisfy court judgements they obtained against the Taliban.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:04:43 +0000
After rescuing his wife and child from China's Xinjiang, Sadam welcomes a new baby boy
Beijing's policies against Uyghur Muslims kept Sadam separated from his wife Nadila and young child for years. Now they are settling into life in Australia and the couple has welcomed a new baby boy.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:15:49 +0000
US affidavit to search Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home released by the Justice Department
The US Justice Department has released a redacted version of the legal document that allowed the FBI to seize classified government records from former president Donald Trump's Florida home.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:57:07 +0000
Channel Country is teeming with colour, with a wet summer forecast to come
When outback photographer Lisa Alexander decided to spend a weekend in Windorah taking pictures, she had no expectations. What she found left her speechless.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 23:37:26 +0000
Ricciardo's former team contemplates reunion while Oscar Piastri's integrity is questioned
Daniel Ricciardo's former F1 team has left the door open for the Australian to return after it was confirmed his time with McLaren will end this season.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0000
Fiona's scar tree has disappeared, and now she's fighting to save others
Faced with declining water conditions and devastating drought, river red gums have suffered along some parts of the Murray River. But watering programs are bringing Country back to life.



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