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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

The ‘blunt and straightforward’ question that stumped a room full of Melburnians

30 Oct 19:30

We need a true civic conversation about where Melbourne is going, and a collective effort to get us there.

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Australia · ABC

Council proposes road extension through protected wildlife sanctuary

Conservation groups and landowners are urging the council not to proceed with its road plan, saying the sanctuary is a crucial refuge for endangered plants and animals.

31 Oct 10:32

Australia · ABC

Etsy cracks down on AI-copying issues but some users still sceptical

Online marketplace Etsy updates its artificial intelligence policies following widespread criticism from users, but some sellers say more needs to be done.

31 Oct 10:28

Australia · ABC

Triple premiership coach Chris Fagan joins Carlton as director of football

Speculation on Chris Fagan's next destination is over, with Carlton announcing the triple premiership coach is joining the Blues as director of coaching.

31 Oct 10:26

Australia · ABC

G20 foreign ministers skip 'family' photo amid objections over Russia

Foreign ministers skip a traditional group photo ahead of their meeting, after European and Australian representatives object to the presence of Russia.

31 Oct 10:19

Australia · Guardian Australia

How will the US midterms affect Australian markets?

Polling suggests Republicans’ chances of retaining both houses have waned. Here’s how the vote could steer demand for renewables, deflate AI stocks and spark volatility

31 Oct 10:00

Australia · ABC

The visually impaired triathlete preparing to take on a half marathon

Mathew Kent says the sport has helped him wring more enjoyment out of life. Just don't mention the swim leg.

31 Oct 10:00

Australia · ABC

Victorian town loses last LPG servo as demand for the fuel falls

LPG was once a popular, cheaper alternative to petrol. Now Horsham has no service station selling it, and drivers have to leave town to fill up.

31 Oct 09:58

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

One man dead, another seriously injured, after being struck by car in inner-city

The men were found unconscious on the road in the early hours of the morning.

31 Oct 09:56