‘Potent’ toxin found above guidelines in soil at 10 childcare centres
Fewer than half the centres have been cleaned up because remediation is optional.
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This personality trait is the real reason you can’t find love
As a relationship therapist, I’ve heard it all. But this I know to be true.
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Judge finds King Eddies negligent after catastrophic birth-injury but rules against compensation payout
The five-year-old was left with a severe brain injury after she was born via c-section in 2020. Her family sought…
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Superquiz, Thursday, August 20
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.
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AFL teams and expert tips for round 24: Saints drop a future star, Suns lose three big guns
The teams have started to emerge for the final round of the home-and-away season.
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Best of cartoons, August 20, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
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Matt Comyn offloads $8.4m of CBA shares amid separation from wife
When we saw the CBA boss had offloaded some of his shares last week, we didn’t think much of it. But that was before we…
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Perth residents demand answers over toxic liquid build up
A council in Perth's northern suburbs has just 30 days to come up with a plan for toxic liquid building up at Tamala…
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Scots College denies shielding boys because parents were donors
Parents have accused the school of downplaying the seriousness of an alleged sexual assault because of donations made…
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Big Haas call that indicated trouble in Brisbane
Phil Gould gives an insight into the major contract call that tipped off there could be issues at the Brisbane Broncos.
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‘I’m sorry to the kids who follow me’: Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine, faces lengthy ban from tennis
Nick Kyrgios said he was “stepping away from social media and public life” for the next four weeks.
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Bears set up academy in Brisbane
The Perth Bears look to the young talent in their Brisbane academy to bolster their recruitment.
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‘Appalling’: Buyer slams lack of communication over plans to turn dirt patch into $1.5b complex
The developer behind the proposed Teneriffe Banks project is adamant it will go ahead after questions were raised about…
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Over 100 olympic pools of ‘bin juice’ from this Perth tip is seeping into the ground
There is no secret that the smell from a landfill stinks. But the real concern is what is beneath the surface.
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Sacked worker forced to pay for using ‘plain wrong’ AI in landmark case
For the first time, the Fair Work Commission has forced a worker to pay for wasting its time, fining a sacked Aldi…
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What Brisbane can learn from the Germans about bike lights
Just as we tamed e-bikes, a new menace rolled into view: blinding LED bike lights with retina-melting outputs.
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The Swans abandoned the old-school script. What happens next will shape the club’s future
The unprofessionalism of the suspended Sydney players is staggering and the club should be commended for making a…
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Tenants caught in crosshairs of angry rent-hike debate
Investors told they could be better off sinking their money in US government debt than buying existing properties.
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Suspended Swans break their silence after club torpedoes premiership campaign
Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon were suspended by the club for the rest of the…
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‘No need to add more pressure’: Selective school offers out as gender quotas take effect
For 11-year-olds Akshaya and Pratyush, months of intense pressure all came to a head on Wednesday.
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ICAC Operation Rosny LIVE updates: Robert Assaf continues evidence; Liberal MP Damien Tudehope set to appear
Follow for live coverage as the Independent Commission Against Corruption investigates links between Liberal Party…
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Alan Jones trial live updates: Former 2GB broadcaster on trial for indecent assault, sexual touching
He dominated the airwaves in Sydney for decades. Today his criminal trial in the NSW Local Court begins.
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Forget the Sydney bubble for a moment. This is the best NRL story of 2026
Among the usual suspects that dominate the rugby league cycle is a redemption story worthy of far greater attention.
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The Eagles’ performance brought one player to tears. Fans would have felt the same
Meanwhile, the Dockers were able to secure a crucial piece of the premiership puzzle. Read more about how WA’s teams…
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Tolls cut on Sydney’s motorways following long-running negotiations
The price discounts follow two years of direct negotiations between the Minns government and toll road giant Transurban.
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Two die as Australian firefighting helicopters collide in Greece
Footage broadcast on Greek TV showed one helicopter strike the other from above, sending it crashing in flames to the…
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Laurie Daley confirms Origin departure – and nominates the coach who should succeed him
Fresh from a series win, the NSW great has confirmed he will not renew his NSW Origin coaching deal.
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Freddy names his pick for Blues coach
NSW Origin legend Brad Fittler is backing Matt King to coach the Blues after Laurie Daley steps down.
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WA watchdog probes police interactions with Virginia Giuffre
WA’s ombudsman is investigating whether police acted appropriately in their dealings with Virginia Giuffre before her…
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Australia rounds out Comm Games with historic medal tally
The final day of competition at the Commonwealth Games saw even more gold medals for Australia, and a surprise show…
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Aussie woman scraping by after building cops $7.5 million bill
Sydney woman Stefanie Iannell is one of the many Australians facing sky-high strata fees, which is part of…
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Australia news LIVE: House price fall most significant slump since 2022; Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza despite Trump’s announcement of a breakthrough
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.
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Helicopters collide while battling Europe fires
Two people were killed in the incident in Greece’s Attica region, where crews were fighting to contain a blaze.
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Wales' family attend Commonwealth Games
Prince and Princess of Wales, and their three children, watch the netball and cycling in Glasgow.
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Teenager allegedly rams police car after tyre theft
Two police officers were taken to hospital and a member of the public suffered injuries.
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