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Australia · ABC

The visually impaired triathlete preparing to take on a half marathon

31 Oct 10:00

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

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Brisbane portrait prize now among Australia’s richest art awards thanks to funding boost

The 50 per cent increase from the council puts the award in the top tier nationally for prize money – but it faces local competition.

1 Nov 01:01

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Superquiz, Sunday, November 1

Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

31 Oct 23:59

Australia · ABC

'Supertanker' strikes mine in Hormuz, losing two million barrels of oil

Four oil tankers, including a 'supertanker' carrying more than two million barrels of oil, have hit mines and caught fire while travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.

31 Oct 23:37

Australia · ABC

Canada hoping to become EU’s first 'associate member' in deal

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects to conclude negotiations on the unprecedented deal by June.

31 Oct 23:05

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Perth Halloween house party spirals out of control

A 15-year-old girl has been charged after a police officer was allegedly assaulted at a party in High Wycombe.

31 Oct 21:37

Australia · ABC

Bodycam video shows ICE agent's car swerving toward man in Texas

CCTV and body camera video shows the agent making sharp moves towards the man with his SUV as the man runs away.

31 Oct 21:04

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Common sense prevails over politics on the railway line

Premier Chris Minns had the common sense to reverse his government’s initial decision to change train timetables following the unpopular backlash

31 Oct 21:00

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Punters brave the elements for Derby Day

Punters have braved the elements to pack Flemington for Derby Day on a wet and windy start to the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

31 Oct 20:38