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As the summer heat settles in, flora and fauna associated with Christmas in Australia can be spotted throughout the country.
World's largest mistletoe among flora blooming for Australian Christmas
As the summer heat settles in, flora and fauna associated with Christmas in Australia can be spotted throughout the country.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
As the summer heat settles in, flora and fauna associated with Christmas in Australia can be spotted throughout the country.
Among the main factors contributing to women leaving Australia's wine industry were sexism, discrimination, and a lack of flexibility, a nationwide study has found.
Sexism, harassment and inflexibility drive women out of winemaking
Among the main factors contributing to women leaving Australia's wine industry were sexism, discrimination, and a lack of flexibility, a nationwide study has found.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Among the main factors contributing to women leaving Australia's wine industry were sexism, discrimination, and a lack of flexibility, a nationwide study has found.
Landslides across Sumatra in Indonesia have cut off roads and destroyed homes, creating several pockets of isolated villages where a helicopter is the only way in.
Indonesia's Sumatra devastated by cyclones and monsoon rains
Landslides across Sumatra in Indonesia have cut off roads and destroyed homes, creating several pockets of isolated villages where a helicopter is the only way in.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Landslides across Sumatra in Indonesia have cut off roads and destroyed homes, creating several pockets of isolated villages where a helicopter is the only way in.
As a new app is launched to provide first-aid advice for venomous bites and stings, a reptile expert urges people to learn how to respond in an emergency ahead of an expected spike in demand for antivenom over summer.
Emergency advice about snake bites now at your fingertips
As a new app is launched to provide first-aid advice for venomous bites and stings, a reptile expert urges people to learn how to respond in an emergency ahead of an expected spike in demand for antivenom over summer.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
As a new app is launched to provide first-aid advice for venomous bites and stings, a reptile expert urges people to learn how to respond in an emergency ahead of an expected spike in demand for antivenom over summer.
SA Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has stepped down. Pressure had been mounting in the lead-up to the 2026 state election, and predictions for the Liberal Party's chances are not looking promising.
Who will lead the SA Liberal Party to the next state election?
SA Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has stepped down. Pressure had been mounting in the lead-up to the 2026 state election, and predictions for the Liberal Party's chances are not looking promising.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
SA Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has stepped down. Pressure had been mounting in the lead-up to the 2026 state election, and predictions for the Liberal Party's chances are not looking promising.
The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has to be abandoned after a ball goes under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch.
Hole in Adelaide pitch complicates WBBL finals puzzle
The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has to be abandoned after a ball goes under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has to be abandoned after a ball goes under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch.
Jai Opetaia may feel that fighting Hüseyin Cinkara is beneath him as he continues to hunt for a unification fight. But he cannot afford any lapses against a powerful puncher.
The quiet threat facing Opetaia in world title defence
Jai Opetaia may feel that fighting Hüseyin Cinkara is beneath him as he continues to hunt for a unification fight. But he cannot afford any lapses against a powerful puncher.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Jai Opetaia may feel that fighting Hüseyin Cinkara is beneath him as he continues to hunt for a unification fight. But he cannot afford any lapses against a powerful puncher.
A 1960s North Melbourne public housing tower slated for imminent demolition has been nominated for protection under state heritage laws, following a successful appeal by a tenants group.
Heritage bid to save public housing tower slated for demolition
A 1960s North Melbourne public housing tower slated for imminent demolition has been nominated for protection under state heritage laws, following a successful appeal by a tenants group.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A 1960s North Melbourne public housing tower slated for imminent demolition has been nominated for protection under state heritage laws, following a successful appeal by a tenants group.
After decades of sewage back flow problems, Townsville City Council is funding a fix that could keep raw human waste out of homes and backyards.
Council finally fixing back flow that sends raw sewage through Brittany's home
After decades of sewage back flow problems, Townsville City Council is funding a fix that could keep raw human waste out of homes and backyards.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
After decades of sewage back flow problems, Townsville City Council is funding a fix that could keep raw human waste out of homes and backyards.
The US president has spent much of his first year back in office changing the historic building he fought to reclaim in a bid to cement his legacy.
Under deadline, Trump is remaking the White House in his own image
The US president has spent much of his first year back in office changing the historic building he fought to reclaim in a bid to cement his legacy.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The US president has spent much of his first year back in office changing the historic building he fought to reclaim in a bid to cement his legacy.
The offer is made at a summit in New Delhi, where new deals on energy, agriculture and labour have also been announced.
Vladimir Putin offers India 'uninterrupted' fuel supplies
The offer is made at a summit in New Delhi, where new deals on energy, agriculture and labour have also been announced.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The offer is made at a summit in New Delhi, where new deals on energy, agriculture and labour have also been announced.
At a time when many Aussies are heading off for beach holidays, a group of snow sports athletes are chasing winter with their sights set on the next Olympic Games.
No summer break for Australian athletes chasing Winter Olympic glory
At a time when many Aussies are heading off for beach holidays, a group of snow sports athletes are chasing winter with their sights set on the next Olympic Games.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
At a time when many Aussies are heading off for beach holidays, a group of snow sports athletes are chasing winter with their sights set on the next Olympic Games.
Australia took control of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba on a day that carried plenty of the hallmarks of failed English tours of yesteryear.
Australia delights in a familiar tale of English woe at the Gabba
Australia took control of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba on a day that carried plenty of the hallmarks of failed English tours of yesteryear.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Australia took control of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba on a day that carried plenty of the hallmarks of failed English tours of yesteryear.
As the social media ban for teens looms, the parliament's most recent senator reveals she knows firsthand the dangers that can confront young people online.
Australia's youngest senator was catfished on social media as a teen
As the social media ban for teens looms, the parliament's most recent senator reveals she knows firsthand the dangers that can confront young people online.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
As the social media ban for teens looms, the parliament's most recent senator reveals she knows firsthand the dangers that can confront young people online.
Lebanon's government says it is trying to disarm militant group Hezbollah, but there are fears of sparking an internal conflict.
Hezbollah refuses to disarm while Israel continues bombing Lebanon
Lebanon's government says it is trying to disarm militant group Hezbollah, but there are fears of sparking an internal conflict.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Lebanon's government says it is trying to disarm militant group Hezbollah, but there are fears of sparking an internal conflict.
The first heatwave of the summer will reach its peak across New South Wales today, with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius likely to span from Western Australia's north-west all the way to Parramatta.
Sydney's west could crack 40 degrees as heatwave rolls across Australia
The first heatwave of the summer will reach its peak across New South Wales today, with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius likely to span from Western Australia's north-west all the way to Parramatta.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The first heatwave of the summer will reach its peak across New South Wales today, with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius likely to span from Western Australia's north-west all the way to Parramatta.
With sunscreen testing in the spotlight this year, how do laboratories test how effectively products protect our skin from the Sun's rays?
What is SPF, and how is sunscreen tested in the laboratory?
With sunscreen testing in the spotlight this year, how do laboratories test how effectively products protect our skin from the Sun's rays?
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December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
With sunscreen testing in the spotlight this year, how do laboratories test how effectively products protect our skin from the Sun's rays?
Australia's Socceroos are set to face the US in the initial group stage of next year's FIFA World Cup.
Breaking: Socceroos to face host country US in Men's World Cup
Australia's Socceroos are set to face the US in the initial group stage of next year's FIFA World Cup.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Australia's Socceroos are set to face the US in the initial group stage of next year's FIFA World Cup.
Scientists said at the time that the flow of water would have filled multiple swimming pools.
'No-one expected what we found': Martian discovery got us closer to finding life
Scientists said at the time that the flow of water would have filled multiple swimming pools.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Scientists said at the time that the flow of water would have filled multiple swimming pools.
Every question has only two options: one is right and the other is wrong. You have an even chance of guessing correctly each time.
50/50 quiz: This week we're testing your knowledge on Madonna, the Matrix and Pac-Man
Every question has only two options: one is right and the other is wrong. You have an even chance of guessing correctly each time.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Every question has only two options: one is right and the other is wrong. You have an even chance of guessing correctly each time.
How does a treasurer tell households the government will no longer continue a $300 energy rebate when it's happy to blow $100,000 on three flights?
Porridge is on the menu but budget politics is about to get spicier
How does a treasurer tell households the government will no longer continue a $300 energy rebate when it's happy to blow $100,000 on three flights?
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December 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
How does a treasurer tell households the government will no longer continue a $300 energy rebate when it's happy to blow $100,000 on three flights?
When it comes to weaponry, Russia has strength in manpower despite Ukraine's early technological edge while Europe's arms production efforts are running into infrastructure hurdles.
'World's first drone war': Russia-Ukraine war pits technology against manpower
When it comes to weaponry, Russia has strength in manpower despite Ukraine's early technological edge while Europe's arms production efforts are running into infrastructure hurdles.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
When it comes to weaponry, Russia has strength in manpower despite Ukraine's early technological edge while Europe's arms production efforts are running into infrastructure hurdles.
The merger will see beloved shows and movies such as The Big Bang Theory, Game of Thrones, and The Wizard of Oz join Netflix’s portfolio.
Netflix wins deal to buy Warner Bros' studio and streaming service for $108bn
The merger will see beloved shows and movies such as The Big Bang Theory, Game of Thrones, and The Wizard of Oz join Netflix’s portfolio.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The merger will see beloved shows and movies such as The Big Bang Theory, Game of Thrones, and The Wizard of Oz join Netflix’s portfolio.
WA Police allege young boys were responsible for lighting a fire in Geraldton last weekend that later reignited and destroyed a home in an outer suburb of the Mid West city.
Police charge children over Geraldton bushfire that destroyed home
WA Police allege young boys were responsible for lighting a fire in Geraldton last weekend that later reignited and destroyed a home in an outer suburb of the Mid West city.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
WA Police allege young boys were responsible for lighting a fire in Geraldton last weekend that later reignited and destroyed a home in an outer suburb of the Mid West city.
European Union regulators say the breaches of the bloc's digital regulations could leave users exposed to scams and manipulation.
EU hits Musk's X with $210 million fine for breaching bloc's social media law
European Union regulators say the breaches of the bloc's digital regulations could leave users exposed to scams and manipulation.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
European Union regulators say the breaches of the bloc's digital regulations could leave users exposed to scams and manipulation.