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Australia · ABC

NT angler second person in history to reel in million-dollar fish

1 Nov 07:30

After seeing a red-tagged barramundi leap out of the water, Matthew Maurice said there was "absolute panic" as he tried to reel it in. The Darwinite's fishing skills in that moment have won him $1 million.

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Australia · ABC

Time to make lopsided international women's rugby league a fair fight

The rise of Pasifika rugby league teams in the international men's game contrasts with a widening gulf in the women's game amid the Jillaroos' dominant World Cup run.

1 Nov 09:28

Australia · ABC

Indigenous rangers and scientists work together to save Great Desert Skink

As the Great Desert Skink teeters on the brink of extinction, Indigenous rangers and scientists are working to save the culturally significant lizard.

1 Nov 09:27

Australia · ABC

Liberal MP pushes for party to rule out changes to superannuation

Garth Hamilton argues the party has to shift its policy to reflect the mood of the nation and abandon any return to a super-for-housing type of policy.

1 Nov 09:01

Australia · ABC

Sideshow operators offer cash discounts for rides amid soaring costs

Paying punters will fork out up to $25 for a go on one of the country's newest rides as it tours regional shows this spring.

1 Nov 09:01

Australia · ABC

Australia and Indonesia are neighbours, but can they become good friends?

We can choose whether Australia and Indonesia remain nations that happen to live next to each other, or nations that are neighbours by choice and build their neighbourhood together.

1 Nov 09:00

Australia · ABC

Bomb squad called to country town after reports of shot fired

A 66-year-old man has been charged with making and possessing an explosive device, as well as drug possession, in northern Victoria.

1 Nov 08:44

Australia · Canberra Times

Teen arrested after alleged daylight robbery, assault at bottle shop

Embattled shops set scene for second violent incident in a month.

1 Nov 08:43

Australia · ABC

De Minaur stuns new number one Zverev in Vienna

Alex de Minaur secures one of his biggest victories, beating soon-to-be world number one Alexander Zverev in Vienna to put himself back in the mix for the ATP Finals.

1 Nov 08:40