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Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:18:51 +0000
Royal family prepares to mourn Prince Philip during funeral at Windsor Castle
Hours ahead of Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor Castle, the royal family reveals some of the unique personal touches being incorporated into the ceremony.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:10:20 +0000
Prince Philip's funeral is on in the middle of the night — here's how to watch it
The funeral of Prince Philip will be broadcast live across the world on Saturday night, as the royal family says goodbye to the man who stood by the Queen's side for more than 70 years. Here's how to watch it.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Prince Philip will be buried twice — just like his mother
When Prince Philip's funeral is over, the nation's eight-day period of national mourning comes to an end and his coffin won't have far to go to reach its next resting spot. 

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:45:02 +0000
Family remembers 'fun-loving' woman who died after COVID vaccine as authorities investigate
The family of Central Coast woman Genene Norris, who died days after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, describes its "profound loss". It comes as the TGA chief says investigations will reveal more details about the "atypical" case. ...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:19:38 +0000
Two people in hospital after shooting at Caboolture
Two people are in critical condition in hospital after a shooting at Caboolture, north of Brisbane.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:43:25 +0000
Man arrested over disappearance of Melbourne woman Maryam Hamka
Seven days ago, Maryam Hamka told her family she was visiting a friend in Brighton. She has not been since since. Now police have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with her disappearance and are asking for public help to find her. ...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:57:35 +0000
Third time lucky for AFLW champions Lions, with grand final victory over Crows
After coming up short in the season decider in 2017 and 2018, the Brisbane Lions win their first AFLW title, defeating the Adelaide Crows 6.2 (38)-3.2 (20) in today’s grand final at Adelaide Oval.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:05:03 +0000
'Immigrant town': Why this suburb remains so popular with new Australians, decade after decade
With half of its population born overseas, this suburb is a living snapshot of the highs and lows of chasing the Australian dream.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:43:36 +0000
Private strife: Morrison has had to turn to his frenemies for rescue again
Life used to be much simpler for all of us when everyone observed a few basic "givens" in Australian politics. Events of the past week show how topsy turvy that has all become, writes Laura Tingle.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:15:46 +0000
How a tiny country used Buddhist astrology to vaccinate 93 per cent of its adults in 16 days
Bhutan has surged past Israel, the US and Bahrain to have the world's highest proportion of adults who have received one dose. But it wasn't just a lucky star that got them there.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000
Being a Deadly Nanna means breathing new life into an ancient language
They were forbidden from speaking their native Ngarrindjeri language as children, but members of music group Nragi Muthar — aka the Deadly Nannas — are bringing it back through song.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:41:08 +0000
AFL asks Collingwood to explain phone incident during loss to Eagles
The Magpies are issued a "please explain" by the league after players Jordan De Goey and Jeremy Howe are spotted with their phones midway through Friday night's defeat to West Coast.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:28:36 +0000
Are you a 'lawnmower' parent? You may be undercutting your kids' independence
They swoop in and mow down potential challenges, creating a clear path for their children. Here's why that may not be as helpful as it sounds.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:35:20 +0000
'When and how this ends is anybody's guess'
In the Indian city of Nagpur, one in three COVID tests are positive. Travelling there to film inside a hospital caring for the sickest patients required extreme safety measures but South Asia correspondent James Oaten is alarmed at the compl...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:40:39 +0000
Historic Hunter Valley property sold for the first time in 165 years
Bickham, a grand 19th-century property near Scone, sits across 133 hectares and features a winery, 4 kilometres of river frontage and a seven-bedroom homestead.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:25:54 +0000
NRL live: Rabbitohs face Tigers after Sea Eagles thump Titans
The Rabbitohs host the Wests Tigers, while Manly bask in the glory of their 36-0 defeat of the Gold Coast. Later, the Raiders come up against the Eels. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:25:54 +0000
AFL live: Bulldogs host struggling Suns as Swans take on Giants
The Western Bulldogs face a Gold Coast Suns side yet to hit their straps, and the Swans meet crosstown rivals the Giants. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:55:32 +0000
'Look but don't touch': Authorities warn of risk facing rare piece of maritime history
Heritage authorities are warning sightseers to take care around a historic shipwreck recently exposed in wild weather, amid concerns of vandalism.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:39:42 +0000
Andrew Peacock remembered as 'great Australian' who will be 'greatly missed'
Former Liberal Party leader Andrew Peacock, who died on Friday at the age of 82, is praised as a man who has left an "indelible mark" on the country.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:20:50 +0000
FedEx mass shooter identified as teenage former employee
Police say the teenager who shot dead eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis was a former employee of the company, as the FBI reveals he was interviewed last year over concerns he would commit "suicide by cop."

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:51:33 +0000
A week out from the traditional ANZAC Day deadline, who's going to get the autumn break?
Wild weather on the coasts has set up an unusual autumn break this year with nothing in between. Not that these farmers are letting it hold them back.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:26:04 +0000
Will green hydrogen be Australia's new climate friendly fuel?
Experts and big companies are testing the waters to see if green hydrogen will be our energy of the future.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:55:34 +0000
'Our reality is a nightmare, this is a fantasy': Inside China's increasing media blitz on Xinjiang
Videos of Uyghurs dancing happily, praising the Chinese government, and denying human rights abuses are flooding Chinese English-language media. For those with family still in Xinjiang, stories like this can be infuriating. 

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:24:53 +0000
Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter actor dies of cancer at 52
Helen McCrory's husband says the television and film actor died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer."

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:31:15 +0000
'We're seeing more children under five': Fears homelessness is going from bad to worse
Social services fear the number of people sleeping rough around Queensland will continue to rise, with the end of pandemic financial support occurring at the same time as a crush on rental availability.



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