World » 2 weeks ago
I suspect the world is divided into two groups: those who worship Star Wars and can spend hours arguing over the complexities of far-flung corners of its universe; and those who swipe left and close the app immediately when they see someone has mentioned George Lucas's creation as one ...
World » 2 weeks ago
According to the latest National Waste Report, the average Australian throws out about 11 kilograms of clothing each year. But what if some of that could be composted?
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World » 2 weeks ago
Dave Shapiro, who was the US talent representative for a slew of Australian musicians including Parkway Drive and Amity Affliction, has died in a San Diego plane crash.
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World » 2 weeks ago
Just hours into their WA road trip Melina Gitton and Florian Crepinior had a disastrous run in with a kangaroo. But locals in Nannup were quick to help them out.
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World » 2 weeks ago
The NSW government has launched a new approach to renewable energy in the Illawarra, pitching the region as the state's first "urban renewable energy zone".
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World » 2 weeks ago
For neurodivergent children, going to the emergency department can be overstimulating so the Canberra Hospital has introduced a sensory-friendly room in the children's emergency area to make the experience less overwhelming.
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World » 2 weeks ago
The new Lilo & Stitch's formula is simple: remove everything that could possibly offend anyone, replace the personalised hand-drawn animation with CGI, add in a little slapstick and a Bruno Mars song, and you've got yourself a hit.
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Business » 2 weeks ago
Fosterville Gold Mine is given the go-ahead to expand by the state's planning minister, despite concerns from nearby residents who say the mine causes noise, dust and vibrations in their homes.
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Business » 2 weeks ago
The national minimum wage in Australia is $24.10 and yet Ethical Clothing Australia says there are outworkers locally earning less than half of that to make the clothes you're wearing.
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Business » 2 weeks ago
One HESTA member came close to losing his home deposit after struggling to access his super during a seven-week disruption to services. A consumer advocacy group has called for transparency around why the outage was approved.
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