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Monday 27 April 2026
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Teachers strike pay deal after 'generational' strike
Public-sector teachers in Tasmania went on strike as part of a push for better pay and conditions. Photo: Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS
Allanah Sciberras • 2hrs ago

Conquering the Victorian Alps: how Saskia built peak fitness after 55

'It's liberating', Saskia Beudel uncovered unexpected mental health benefits of cycling in her late-50s. Picture supplied / ACM file image by Melissa Adams
Why older women are actually better at ultra-endurance events.
Ryan Bentley
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Opinion

How will the new NDIS criteria be used to work out who's eligible?

Georgia van Toorn
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NDIS Minister Mark Butler. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Young and Regional

The regional move is popular for Gen Zs, but it comes with a major health risk

Nick Powell
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Chris Jackson and Bridie Hull from Headspace help youth navigate isolation by connecting them with the community. Picture by Kate Healy
Is it time to sell your holiday home? New ATO rules could force your hand
Nina Hendy
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Holiday homeowners pushing the boundaries between personal use and legitimate rental income are under the spotlight. Pic: Greg Ellis
'Deeply alarming' attack on nurses fuels safety calls
Kat Wong and Melissa Meehan
A male patient has allegedly attacked and seriously injured a nurse at a Sydney hospital. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
NDIS cuts not just about kicking people off: minister
Health Minister Mark Butler says the NDIS reforms will make it more efficient and more effective. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS
Andrew Brown
Opinion
We know Albanese's government is gutless. But one minister is bucking the trend
Jack Waterford
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Health Minister Mark Butler, middle, might be able to thread the needle on NDIS cuts where leader, Anthony Albanese, right, and deputy, Richard Marles, left, could not. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Keegan Carroll, AAP

Pressure on states to get behind NDIS changes

The treasurer has urged state and territory counterparts to get on board with looming NDIS changes. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS
Andrew Brown and Zac de Silva
Young and Regional

'Struggling to see the value': the wave of young Aussies abandoning cities

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Clockwise from top left: Santiago Suarez; Bridie Hull; Nick Hanson; Monyque Watson-Jones; Ali Mumtaz and Awesh Khadal, and Katie Kendall.

Teen beats stage 4 cancer after luggage strain misdiagnosis

Orlander Ruming
16-year-old Niamh Graham was diagnosed with stage four rhabdomyosarcoma. Picture supplied
Man accused of claiming over $1.5 million in NDIS fraud
Farid Farid
An alleged disability scheme fraudster was arrested on Thursday at a Sydney building site. Photo: HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE
Man in court months after mental health hospital death
Prosecutors say some forensics are outstanding over a man's death at a mental health facility. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
William Ton
NDIS revamp deadline guaranteed as 'hostages' exposed
Callum Godde, Andrew Brown and Farid Farid
Anthony Albanese says "appropriate care" will be available for participants booted from the NDIS. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS

How extreme Aussie weather is fuelling 'eco-anxiety'

An uptick in extreme weather events is impacting people's mental health, Lifeline Australia says. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
Morgan Reinwald
Opinion

Parents are sending kids to foster homes because they can't afford to feed them

James Goth
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OzHarvest CEO James Goth. Pictures Shutterstock, supplied

States push back on footing bill for NDIS changes

Duncan Murray
Planned NDIS reform has states upset they will pay more for providing disability services. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits

Kat Wong • 1hr ago
The CFMEU's administration needs a new approach as it enters a new phase, Mark Irving KC says. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS

'Manosphere' rise requires new gender equality approach

Maeve Bannister • 2hrs ago
Women Deliver president Maliha Khan says gender equality needs "a new direction forward". Photo: Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS

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Teachers strike pay deal after 'generational' strike

Public-sector teachers in Tasmania went on strike as part of a push for better pay and conditions. Photo: Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS
Allanah Sciberras • 2hrs ago

Outback manhunt as abduction fears rise for little girl

Lloyd Jones and Laine Clark
Police believe a man has abducted five-year-old Sharon Granites in Alice Springs. Photo: AAP PHOTOS

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Allanah Sciberras and Callum Godde
The Victorian budget will set aside $1 billion for maintenance on a backlog of deteriorating roads. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS

Aboriginal life expectancy a factor in murder sentence

William Ton
Thomas Clarke, who mutilated his murder victim's body, will be eligible for parole after 15 years. Photo: Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS

'Brand damage' risk as Liberals preference One Nation

Callum Godde
Angus Taylor and the Liberals are being warned of the risks of preferencing One Nation candidates. Photo: Nadir Kinani/AAP PHOTOS

Sport

Blues old boys attend club room opening

1992 first grade premiership team members Glen Collins, Mark Douglas, Rod Knagge, Scott White, Andrew Scott, Brent Milthorpe, and David HarrisFront - Greg Bennett, Dave Louttit (Captain), Scott Roberts, Mark Annetts and Dean Guthrie. Photo by Kelly Manwaring.
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Nowra set for another Puppy Classic

2025 Nowra Puppy Classic Winner Sooty Keeping.
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Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions | April 24

Newcastle Cup winner and 715 candidate Vodka And Ice. Picture supplied
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A loving pet 10 years in the making

The Stolwyks. Mat, Lucas, Sara and Amanda with their new Beauty. Picture supplied.
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Final Golden Easter Egg win was Off The Chart

Off The Chart was brilliant winning the Wheeler Kennels Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth Park last Saturday night, April 11. Picture Lachlan Naidu
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Buyers eye 1920's built police station, complete with cells, in Tasmanian village

The former Evandale police station, and adjoining police residence, is up for sale. Picture supplied
Hamish Geale

Capital gains tax reforms could be a blast from the past for property investors

Nina Hendy
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Investors are eager to see the detail on potential capital gains tax reform. Pic: Shutterstock
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Benched Dragons player Kyle Flanagan lists multi-million dollar home

Brendan Crabb
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Kyle Flanagan (pictured) has listed his home for sale. Pictures: Adam McLean, Cotality
Is it time to sell your holiday home? New ATO rules could force your hand
Holiday homeowners pushing the boundaries between personal use and legitimate rental income are under the spotlight. Pic: Greg Ellis
Nina Hendy
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Opinion
Renting for life is normal in Switzerland: Should it be here as well?
Atom Go Tian
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New Zealand's property market mirrors Australia's with high mortgage dependence, negligible social housing, and a private rental sector that expanded by default. Pic:Shutterstock
$600k in less than three years: how much ex-NRL star Trent Merrin hopes to earn from property sale
Brendan Crabb
Trent Merrin (inset) has listed his Barrack Point home. Pictures: Supplied, File image

'It's not black and white': a new look at Australia's modern wars

Veteran Liam Barbic, with his family Natalie, Jake, and Thomas Barbic, at the Eternal Flame. Picture supplied
Sally Pryor
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Why we can't get enough of Parisian cliches on the big screen

Sally Pryor
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A scene from French class romp The Party's Over. Picture supplied

K-pop wave hits Canberra in National Museum's summer blockbuster

Sally Pryor
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Curator Rosalie Kim from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Picture by Karleen Minney

From Gangnam Style to kimchi: how the Korean wave swept Australia

Sally Pryor
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Squid Game, Gangnum Style and KPop Demon Hunters are now part of the cultural lexicon. Pictures Netflix, Getty Images

Mervyn Bishop blazed a trail behind the lens. He's got a lifetime of stories to tell

Jasper Lindell
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Mervyn Bishop with a Hasselblad camera, the type of camera he used to take his well-known image of Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari. Picture by Gary Ramage

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How multi-channel marketing can boost your business

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UNE's online-first Exercise and Sports Science: flexible study, strong industry links

Miranda Aitken
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Contact session with the Talented Aboriginal Athletes Pathways (TAAP) youth male group at the New South Wales Rugby League Centre of Excellence in Sydney. Photo supplied by NSW RL.

Retirement living's role in managing nation's silver tsunami

At Keyton, retirement living is about creating an environment where older Australians can remain independent, socially connected and physically active. Picture supplied

Celebrating culture and interconnectivity with Chinese Language Day in 2026

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Why modern black TV cabinets are dominating contemporary Australian interior design
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Comment

How will the new NDIS criteria be used to work out who's eligible?

Opinion
NDIS Minister Mark Butler. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Georgia van Toorn
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Opinion

It's time for Australia's super-rich to pay their fair share

Ebony Bennett
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Australian $50 notes. Picture by Shutterstock
Opinion

We seem to have arrived at the age of silent radio

John Hanscombe
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We seem to have arrived at the age of silent radio
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Better for your brain (and your wallet): the best 3-day escapes near you
Landscape designer Phillip Johnson, the man behind the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda in the Dandenong Ranges. Pictures supplied
Carla Mascarenhas
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How to book a stylish central London hotel without the lavish price tag
Steve McKenna
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The hotel's ground-floor lounge.
I found New Zealand's best-kept secret hiding in a cave full of glowworms
Daniel Scott
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Lake2Lake trail. Picture by Daniel Scott

Explore this historic European city as part of a luxury cruise

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NSW's national parks are breaking records, with one clear crowd favourite emerging

Akash Arora
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Picture by DNSW
Two Ways to Go

ANZAC Day pilgrimage: where should you go to reflect on the past - Darwin or Canberra?

Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
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Darwin Military Museum. Picture by Tourism & Events NT/Charlie Bliss
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6 best deals of the week: save 30 per cent on stays at hotels across Australia

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Economy survival guide: how to fly 14 hours and still feel like a human

Sarah Falson
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The view from a plane window (main) with an aircraft cabin and (right) cabin crew teacher Erin Eames from NSW TAFE. Picture from Unsplash and supplied

Sleek new performance EV confirmed

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Sleek new performance EV confirmed
Chris Thompson • 2hrs ago
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Iconic SUV levels up its EV range

Chris Thompson • 2hrs ago
Iconic SUV levels up its EV range
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Circa $48K PHEV ute targets BYD Shark 6

Byron Mathioudakis • 2hrs ago
Circa $48K PHEV ute targets BYD Shark 6
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Ranger Super Duty: In a class of its own

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Ranger Super Duty: In a class of its own
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Chery's latest sub-brand reveals new EV

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Chery's latest sub-brand reveals new EV
The Senior

Pushed out at 68? Landmark legal victory every older worker needs to read

Alex and his wife Aida outside the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Picture supplied
Why you no longer have to fear legal costs in age fight.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Conquering the Victorian Alps: how Saskia built peak fitness after 55

Why older women are actually better at ultra-endurance events.
Ryan Bentley
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'It's liberating', Saskia Beudel uncovered unexpected mental health benefits of cycling in her late-50s. Picture supplied / ACM file image by Melissa Adams

Ageing positively: Why seniors need to avoid this common health risk

Fifty per cent of older adults face this unexpected danger in their diet
Susannah Hardy
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We need to have adequate protein, calcium and fibre in our diet as we age. Picture by Shutterstock.
The Land

The triple threat: NSW teen dominating rugby, league and the show ring

Isla Grafin von Mengersen parading at Kempsey Show and competing for Port Macquarie Pirates in a New Zealand rugby union match. Pictures by Samantha Townsend and supplied.
Samantha Townsend
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From wild dogs to wild woods: the Monaro pivot turning 'useless' country into cash

Alexandra Bernard
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Mark Mills, Hawthorne, Tombong, and Lucy Hurrey, WWF-Australia restoration specialist. Picture supplied

Meet the woman running cattle 80 years after the Women's Land Army paved the way

Dakota Tait
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Former corporate lawyer Sharon Henrick runs a small cattle operation at Archimedes, Batlow, a site supported by the Women's Land Army in World War II. Picture by Dakota Tait.

King jets to US for trip eclipsed by Iran and shooting

Anti-Donald Trump protesters gathered outside Buckingham Palace to protest the royal vist. Photo: AP PHOTO
Michael Holden and Suzanne Plunkett

Better for your brain (and your wallet): the best 3-day escapes near you

Carla Mascarenhas
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Landscape designer Phillip Johnson, the man behind the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda in the Dandenong Ranges. Pictures supplied

How to book a stylish central London hotel without the lavish price tag

Steve McKenna
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The hotel's ground-floor lounge.
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South African shines as Adelaide strike down Lightning
Elmere van der Berg scored 57 goals from 61 shots to lead the Thunderbirds to a thrilling victory. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
Sebastian Tan
Aussie para powerlifter eyeing more history in Glasgow
Joanna Guelas
Australia's Hani Watson flexes after winning bronze at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
I don't care about national title: Hull on 1500m drama
Joanna Guelas
A delighted Jessica Hull showed her rivals a clean pair of heels to win the 5000m final in Sydney. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS