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Australia · ABC

Large crocodile spotted near future Olympic rowing course

2 Nov 12:28

The sighting near Rockhampton's proposed Olympic rowing venue revives concerns about safety and crocodile management.

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

From car boots to proposals and Paris Hilton: This is how the Birdcage came to be

For one week of the year, a patch of Flemington Racecourse becomes the heart of Melbourne’s social life. But the Birdcage wasn’t always so glamorous.

2 Nov 19:30

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Doctors fear Catholic takeover of NSW hospitals will usher in ‘religious doctrine’

The takeover of multiple NSW hospitals by a Catholic provider will lead to widespread service cuts for expectant mothers and cancer patients, doctors say.

2 Nov 19:30

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

My suburb is a flirty extrovert, even with those who can’t pronounce it properly

I’m almost a local – 40 years in residence, with a year off for good behaviour.

2 Nov 19:30

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Fears over safety of Olympic event as croc spotted

A croc sighting on central Queensland's Fitzroy River has cast fresh doubt over the site's fitness to host Olympic rowing events in 2032.

2 Nov 19:27

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Colourful celebrations as Tonga beats Samoa

Celebrations spilled onto western Sydney streets following Tonga’s thrilling victory over Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup.

2 Nov 19:19

Australia · ABC

Male nurse charged with raping three elderly women faces court

Jeremy David Pearce is accused of raping three women in his care between 2020 and 2024.

2 Nov 19:16

Australia · ABC

Usyk's path to global dominance goes through Gatton

David Nyika, the New Zealand Olympian based in the quiet rural Queensland town of Gatton, has found himself central to Oleksandr Usyk's next grand plans.

2 Nov 19:04

Australia · Guardian Australia

Award‑winning Australian children’s author Craig Silvey jailed over child exploitation material

Jasper Jones writer sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys, Western Australian district court hears Warning: This article contains graphic content

2 Nov 19:01