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The United Workers Union says Woolworths employees across four warehouses have won better rights and wages after being on strike for 17 days.

Strike ends at Woolies distribution centres after union accepts new offer

Topic:World Politics

Netanyahu singles out Labor government for 'extreme anti-Israel' position

Topic:World Politics

Photo shows Firefights walk past fire damage and smashed glass at the Synagogue.

Firefights walk past fire damage and smashed glass at the Synagogue.

Topic:Religious Discrimination

Synagogue fire triggers painful memories for Jewish community

Topic:Religious Discrimination

Photo shows A fire truck and firefighters.

A fire truck and firefighters.

Topic:Homicide

US insurers respond as death of a CEO sparks ghoulish online glee

Topic:Homicide

Photo shows A man in a hoodie smiles in cctv footage

A man in a hoodie smiles in cctv footage

Topic:Athletics

Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

Topic:Athletics

Photo shows Gout Gout pictured embracing his coach and manager.

Gout Gout pictured embracing his coach and manager.

Travis Head brings up blistering century in Adelaide as Australia's lead grows

Travis Head's helmet is on his bat handle, which he is holding aloft in celebration

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STARC GOES!
published7 minutes agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:02am
DINNER - Australia 8-332 (Starc 18, Lyon 0)
published25 minutes agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:43am
BOWLED! BUMRAH SENDS CUMMINS PACKING!
published28 minutes agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:40am

Marsh walks despite not nicking the ball in 'bizarre' Test dismissal
Photo shows Ravi Ashwin looks confused as Mitch Marsh walks off the field with his head down

Topic:Weather Forecasts

Warmest waters on Earth help fuel weekend storms for south-east states

Topic:Weather Forecasts

Photo shows Dark storms gather over Kerang, Victoria

Dark storms gather over Kerang, Victoria

Topic:Explainer

What the 'emergency backstop' on rooftop solar means for households

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows An aerial view shows a block of houses, many of which have solar panels on top

An aerial view shows a block of houses, many of which have solar panels on top

Topic:Alternative Medicine

Traditional Thai medicine hailed as wonder drug in US comes with risks

Topic:Alternative Medicine

Photo shows A woman washes green leaves in a bucket

A woman washes green leaves in a bucket

Topic:Theatre

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

Topic:Theatre

Photo shows Raygun

Rising Matildas star helps set up early lead against Chinese Taipei

Leah Davidson controls the ball for the Matildas against Chinese Taipei.

LIVE

Marnie Vinall is typing

Via goals to Leah Davidson — making her starting debut — and Tameka Yallop, the Matildas leap out to a commanding 2-0 lead over Chinese Taipei in the first half at Kardinia Park. Follow live.

Marnie Vinall is typing

Topic:Social Media

Court upholds US law forcing sale or ban of Tiktok

Topic:Social Media

Photo shows A lit up sign for TikTok on the side of a building in the US.

A lit up sign for TikTok on the side of a building in the US.

Topic:World Politics

South Korea president apologises for martial law as impeachment looms

Topic:World Politics

Photo shows People watch the live broadcasting of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol .

People watch the live broadcasting of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol .

Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Rebels reach Homs as UN says 370,000 people displaced by Syrian war

Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Photo shows An Islamist militant in camouflage gear and wielding an assault gun stands in the middle of a Syrian street.

An Islamist militant in camouflage gear and wielding an assault gun stands in the middle of a Syrian street.

Topic:Indigenous Australians

Sisters mull mum's 1968 imprisonment that sparked national outcry

Topic:Indigenous Australians

Photo shows Two women sit on an old piece of concrete.

Two women sit on an old piece of concrete.

Takehiro Kano shakes a man's hand while sitting at a table signed "JAPAN" and loaded with sake bottles

A man stands among rows of green soap bars in a dark room

UNESCO has listed 63 more products and practices for Intangible Cultural Heritage protection at its Paraguay session this week.

Japanese sake now has heritage status, so why did Australia miss out?

By Aoife Hilton
Topic:Explainer

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Topic:LGBT

Bid to ban NSW Police from marching at Sydney Mardi Gras voted down

Topic:LGBT

Photo shows Sydney Mardi Gras

Sydney Mardi Gras

Analysis by Rachel Clayton

Doctors weigh societal costs of using drugs to treat obesity crisis

Analysis by Rachel Clayton

Photo shows A generic image of compounded semaglutide in a small bottle, with a pharmacy label and red liquid, next to a syringe.

A generic image of compounded semaglutide in a small bottle, with a pharmacy label and red liquid, next to a syringe.

Analysis by Jon Healy

Celebrating Phillip Hughes, who could have been his generation's best

Analysis by Jon Healy

Photo shows Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes smiles as he and Steve Smith speak to the media.

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes smiles as he and Steve Smith speak to the media.

Topic:History

WWII plane shot down on remote WA beach took stash of diamonds with it

Topic:History

Photo shows Two men stand on a beach, the sun peeking through clouds behind them, decaying wreckage in foreground

Two men stand on a beach, the sun peeking through clouds behind them, decaying wreckage in foreground

Topic:Explainer

How much water do you really need to drink on a hot day?

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows A young woman wearing sunglasses outside finishes the last sip of a water bottle.

A young woman wearing sunglasses outside finishes the last sip of a water bottle.

Topic:Federal Government

Public servants too 'sensitive' on Alice Springs youth curfew

Topic:Federal Government

Photo shows two police officers walking down a deserted street from behind

two police officers walking down a deserted street from behind

A man paints words on a car boot

A red Torana being crushed by an excavator

A black and white image of a crushed Torana with the words "Tracey you bitch" painted on the boot

A replica Holden Torana, adorned with infamous graffiti, is one of dozens of new items at the redeveloped permanent exhibition.

New Cyclone Tracy exhibition opens in Darwin ahead of 50th anniversary

Topic:Indigenous Protocols

Government's housing pitch meets cynical response in remote WA

Topic:Indigenous Protocols

Photo shows A woman sitting on a couch in a room with a bed next to her.

A woman sitting on a couch in a room with a bed next to her.

Topic:Conservation

First Aussie pageant winner since Jen Hawkins sets sights on shark nets

Topic:Conservation

Photo shows A young woman in a fancy dress and makeup smiles holding her hands over her head in a heart shape.

A young woman in a fancy dress and makeup smiles holding her hands over her head in a heart shape.

Topic:History

UFOs over Australia and the military's 'very real-world' concerns

Topic:History

Photo shows A man (Bill Chalker) sits at a desk examining the RAAF's ufo files

A man (Bill Chalker) sits at a desk examining the RAAF's ufo files

Topic:Trade

Elon Musk set to be go-between between Trump and China

Topic:Trade

Photo shows elon musk stands at a lectern with his mouth open and fists in the air

elon musk stands at a lectern with his mouth open and fists in the air

The sixth test flight by Elon Musk's space company didn't go exactly to plan, but commentators say there are lessons to be learnt from the work of Pilbara salvage crews.

Remnants of Musk's SpaceX rocket salvaged off WA's Ningaloo coast

Topic:Fires

First day of summer bushfires damages arboretum home to 100yo trees

Topic:Fires

Photo shows Smoke and flames appears in the background of land across the water creating an orange glow in the night sky.

Smoke and flames appears in the background of land across the water creating an orange glow in the night sky.

Topic:Courts

Slapping healer convicted in Australia jailed over death of UK woman

Topic:Courts

Photo shows Hongchi Xiao

Topic:Elections

Romanian court annuls election votes after Russian interference fears

Topic:Elections

Photo shows A man in a grey suit poses with his chin in his hand

A man in a grey suit poses with his chin in his hand

Topic:Christmas

Native species that fit the bill for a perfect Christmas tree alternative

Topic:Christmas

Photo shows Bauble in a celery top pine tree.

Bauble in a celery top pine tree.

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Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says
Topic:Theatre
35 minutes agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33am
Marsh walks despite not nicking the ball in 'bizarre' Test dismissal
Topic:Cricket
33 minutes agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:35am
Japanese sake now has heritage status, so why did Australia miss out?
Topic:Explainer
1 hours agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 7:45am
Rising Matildas star helps set up early lead against Chinese Taipei
LIVE
4 minutes agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:05am
Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record
Topic:Athletics
1 hours agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 7:41am
Strike ends at Woolies distribution centres as union accepts new offer
Topic:Supermarkets and Grocery Retailers
1 hours agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 7:50am

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Topic:Public Transport

ACT government concedes it should have postponed MyWay+ rollout

Topic:Public Transport

Photo shows A public bus with a wrap on the back that reads "MyWay+".

A public bus with a wrap on the back that reads "MyWay+".

Topic:LGBT

Abuse prompts performers to ditch regional burlesque and drag show

Topic:LGBT

Photo shows A woman with teal and black hair, wearing red lipstick and blue graphic eyeliner looks into a small makeup mirror, smiling.

A woman with teal and black hair, wearing red lipstick and blue graphic eyeliner looks into a small makeup mirror, smiling.

Topic:Environmental Health

Experts raise alarm over PFAS testing approach between city and country

Topic:Environmental Health

Photo shows Close up of two hands, palms facing upward, under a tap with running water in a sink.

Close up of two hands, palms facing upward, under a tap with running water in a sink.

Topic:Infrastructure

Visionary project or financial drain? Experts debate the impact of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop

Topic:Infrastructure

Photo shows A mock up of a train on the Suburban Rail Loop

A mock up of a train on the Suburban Rail Loop

Politics

Topic:Profile

Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

Topic:Profile

Photo shows Bob Katter hops out of a car his son, Robbie, is driving.

Bob Katter hops out of a car his son, Robbie, is driving.

Analysis by Laura Tingle

Middle East politics not the forum for domestic political point scoring

Analysis by Laura Tingle

Photo shows Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese cross paths in the House of Representatives.

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese cross paths in the House of Representatives.

Topic:Sculpture

PM pledges cash to save Perth's Sculpture by the Sea, but it's too late for 2025

Topic:Sculpture

Photo shows Several grass tree sculptures made from yarn are pictured on the sand at Cottesloe beach.

Several grass tree sculptures made from yarn are pictured on the sand at Cottesloe beach.

Topic:Mining and Metals Industry

Government splashes $475m on rare earths refinery to challenge China's monopoly

Topic:Mining and Metals Industry

Photo shows Anthony Albanese laughs in high-vis.

Anthony Albanese laughs in high-vis.

World

Topic:Explainer

Biden's pardon reflects controversy that dogs US presidential clemency

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford chat in the Oval Office as they go over papers

Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford chat in the Oval Office as they go over papers

Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Three climbers believed dead on New Zealand's highest peak

Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Photo shows Man with hiking gear smiles and points back/upwards at a mountain full of snow with ski tracks

Man with hiking gear smiles and points back/upwards at a mountain full of snow with ski tracks

Topic:Animal Attacks

Canadian man leaps onto polar bear to defend wife

Topic:Animal Attacks

Photo shows A polar bear walking on ice next to water.

A polar bear walking on ice next to water.

Topic:Government and Politics

Australia ramps up policing and security assistance to Solomon Islands

Topic:Government and Politics

Photo shows Anthony Albanese and Jeremiah Manele shake hands in front of a row of Australian and Solomon Islands flags.

Anthony Albanese and Jeremiah Manele shake hands in front of a row of Australian and Solomon Islands flags.

Business

Topic:Stock Market

Bitcoin price volatile after hitting record, ASX closes in the red — as it happened

Topic:Stock Market

Photo shows Two large gold coins bearing engraved "b"s lie on top of a complex financial line-and-bar graph

Two large gold coins bearing engraved "b"s lie on top of a complex financial line-and-bar graph

Topic:Supermarkets and Grocery Retailers

Fair Work Commission finds union unfairly negotiating with Woolworths

Topic:Supermarkets and Grocery Retailers

Photo shows A supermarket shelf has limited stock on it and lots of empty space.

A supermarket shelf has limited stock on it and lots of empty space.

Topic:Economic Trends and Indicators

Households are starting to spend again after holding back for months

Topic:Economic Trends and Indicators

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A crowd of people carrying umbrellas and shopping bags walk along a street on a rainy day.

Analysis by Michelle Grattan

Frustrated government can only bite its tongue as it waits on Michele Bullock

Analysis by Michelle Grattan

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A composite image of a man in a suit and a woman wearing glasses.

Sport

Topic:Cricket

Marsh walks despite not nicking the ball in 'bizarre' Test dismissal

Topic:Cricket

Photo shows Ravi Ashwin looks confused as Mitch Marsh walks off the field with his head down

Ravi Ashwin looks confused as Mitch Marsh walks off the field with his head down

Topic:Winter Sports

Australia's Jakara Anthony wins moguls World Cup event in Sweden

Topic:Winter Sports

Photo shows Australian freestyle skiier Jakara Anthony holds her ski and smiles with her other arm in the air in celebration.

Australian freestyle skiier Jakara Anthony holds her ski and smiles with her other arm in the air in celebration.

Analysis by Dean Bilton

Starc's pink ball mastery hands Australia a chance to control its destiny

Analysis by Dean Bilton

Photo shows Mitchell Starc holds the ball up towards the crowd as he leaves the field

Mitchell Starc holds the ball up towards the crowd as he leaves the field

Topic:Cricket

Quick hits: Starc's career-best five-fa and a beer snake stops play

Topic:Cricket

Photo shows A composite image of India's Rohit Sharma (left), and Australia's Mitchell Starc (centre) and Scott Boland (right).

A composite image of India's Rohit Sharma (left), and Australia's Mitchell Starc (centre) and Scott Boland (right).

Lifestyle

Topic:Recipe

This sunny mango and coconut pie is easy and delicious

Topic:Recipe

Photo shows A whole mango, coconut and cream pie topped with toasted coconut flakes on a bench with a yellow and white gingham tea towel.

A whole mango, coconut and cream pie topped with toasted coconut flakes on a bench with a yellow and white gingham tea towel.

Topic:Explainer

How — and why — you should clean your air conditioner's filters this summer

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows A person holds up twom air conditioner filters. One is clean and the other is covered in dust.

A person holds up twom air conditioner filters. One is clean and the other is covered in dust.

Topic:Recipes

Easy summer salads with 10, 20 and 30 minutes' prep

Topic:Recipes

Photo shows A serving bowl of Greek salad with the addition of pan-fried gnocchi, a colourful and easy dinner.

A serving bowl of Greek salad with the addition of pan-fried gnocchi, a colourful and easy dinner.

Topic:Parenting

'You can't do anything perfect': Parents on juggling work on school holidays

Topic:Parenting

Photo shows Sam Alderton-Johnson smiles while taking a selfie with his daughter and a dog on a beach.

Sam Alderton-Johnson smiles while taking a selfie with his daughter and a dog on a beach.

Entertainment & Culture

Topic:Drama TV

Almost $20m of maple syrup was stolen in Canada. This new series turns the heist into a revenge comedy

Topic:Drama TV

Photo shows Margo looks through bars in a jail cell in a close-up image as she holds onto them with a grave expression on her face.

Margo looks through bars in a jail cell in a close-up image as she holds onto them with a grave expression on her face.

Topic:Music

How these musicians with disability navigate and thrive in an industry that's not built for them

Topic:Music

Photo shows A collage of four artists, MC Wheels DJ Jordz, folk soul artist Malaika Mfalme and singer Sonnet Cure

A collage of four artists, MC Wheels DJ Jordz, folk soul artist Malaika Mfalme and singer Sonnet Cure

Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen teams up with Saoirse Ronan for an untold WWII story

Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Photo shows A film still of a woman in a red shirt with white dots, with a blonde bob. She stands against a wallpaper of autumnal leaves.

A film still of a woman in a red shirt with white dots, with a blonde bob. She stands against a wallpaper of autumnal leaves.

Topic:Music

The weirdest things in our Spotify Wrapped this year

Topic:Music

Photo shows composite image featuring chappell roan, overmono and something for kate

composite image featuring chappell roan, overmono and something for kate

Just In

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says
Topic:Theatre
35 minutes agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33am
Marsh walks despite not nicking the ball in 'bizarre' Test dismissal
Topic:Cricket
33 minutes agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:35am
Japanese sake now has heritage status, so why did Australia miss out?
Topic:Explainer
1 hours agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 7:45am
Rising Matildas star helps set up early lead against Chinese Taipei
LIVE
4 minutes agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:05am
Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record
Topic:Athletics
1 hours agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 7:41am
Strike ends at Woolies distribution centres as union accepts new offer
Topic:Supermarkets and Grocery Retailers
1 hours agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 7:50am

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