Mornington Peninsula Retirees Fight to Reclaim Lost Council Discount
Retirees on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula are pushing back after a 20% discount was removed without warning, hitting fixed-income households hard.
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Cuba's Armed Raid Claim Unravels After 'Dead' Man Found in Miami
Cuba claimed to have repelled an armed incursion, but its story is falling apart after one of the supposed attackers was found very much alive in Miami.
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How a Sardinian Chef's Mum Keeps His Kitchen Grounded
Sydney chef Giovanni Pilu of Pilu at Freshwater and the new Flaminia at Circular Quay says his mum's simple Sardinian pasta beats any restaurant dish.
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Mitski's New Album Set to Split Fans Down the Middle
Mitski's new album is a domestic meditation that will delight some listeners and alienate others. Here's what to expect.
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Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Sydney's Mardi Gras Parade returns in 2026. Here's everything attendees need to know about getting there, road closures, and major events.
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Netflix Steps Aside as Paramount Closes In on Warner Bros Deal
Netflix has withdrawn from the bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the path for Paramount to absorb one of Hollywood's most storied studios.
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Loch Cheese Merchant: The One-Woman Shop Worth the Drive
Tucked into the small town of Loch in South Gippsland, this one-woman cheese shop has earned a devoted following among those who take their curd seriously.
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Adelaide Braces for Intense Weekend Rainfall as Severe Weather Alert Issued
Adelaide is under a severe weather alert as a powerful rain system threatens to dump over 100mm across the city this weekend.
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US and Iran Hold High-Stakes Geneva Talks as Military Threat Looms
Geneva talks between Washington and Tehran are being treated as a last chance for diplomacy, with US military forces reportedly poised to act if talks collapse.
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WA Parents Fined $550 as AI Seatbelt Cameras Catch Kids Adjusting Belts
Hundreds of WA parents are receiving $550 fines after AI cameras detect children briefly adjusting seatbelts, sparking debate over enforcement fairness.
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Man Convicted of Wife's Murder Four Decades After Her Death
Raymond Reddington has been found guilty of murdering his wife Sharon Fuller in a cold case conviction decades in the making.
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Former Navy Officer Removed From NSW Advisory Board Over LinkedIn Posts
Captain Mona Shindy has been removed from a NSW government advisory board over LinkedIn reposts labelled misinformation by Multicultural NSW.
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The Case for Swearing: Why 'Bad' Words Are a Matter of Context
Profanity has always divided opinion, but a closer look at how and why we swear reveals more about human communication than most polite conversation ever could.
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Augustus Minerals Drills First Holes at WA Gold Target Near Leonora
Augustus Minerals has begun drilling at its Music Well project near Leonora, chasing a gold target backed by rock chip samples as high as 50.3g/t.
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Property Investment Remains a Male Domain, and Australian Women Are Paying the Price
Australian women match men in home ownership but fall well behind in investment property, a gap that quietly erodes long-term financial security.
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When Work Feels Stale: The Korean Concept Explaining Your Career Rut
The South Korean concept of 'goinmul' captures the feeling of professional competence without purpose. Here's why it matters for Australian workers.
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Perth Storm Chaos: Trains and Traffic Disrupted by Summer Downpour
A summer storm lashed Perth on Thursday morning, causing widespread train delays and traffic chaos across the city.
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The Great Australian Dream: How Home Ownership Became a Distant Hope
For decades, a house on a quarter-acre block symbolised Australian success. So what went wrong, and who is responsible for fixing it?
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Qantas Overhauls Frequent Flyer Program Amid Strong Profit Result
Qantas has announced a significant overhaul of its frequent flyer programme alongside a strong profit result and a commitment to create thousands of new Australian jobs.
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South Africans Allegedly Tricked Into Fighting for Russia Return Home
Eleven South Africans allegedly deceived into fighting for Russia in Ukraine have returned home, as Pretoria investigates recruitment linked to a major opposition party.
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