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  1. Welcome to Western Sydney International Airport

    As the new airport prepares for its first flight, we take a look at how the dream became a reality.

  2. ACT eyes ban on smart glasses in public schools and pools

    ACT government seeks 'urgent advice' as it draws up restriction plan.

  3. I ordered illegal cigarettes off social media. A week later, they were at my office

    As the Victorian government steps up its crackdown on bricks-and-mortar tobacco shops selling illicit nicotine products, some profiteering sellers are pivoting.

  4. California professor sues university claiming she was shortchanged $3M... as male colleague landed promotion

    University of California, Santa Barbara professor Edwina Barvosa was underpaid by nearly $3 million while a less experienced, male colleague cashed in, according to a lawsuit.

  5. Former NYC mayor Bill De Blasio tries his first flat white

    Former NYC mayor Bill de Blasio is visiting Melbourne for the Melbourne Assembly.

  6. Bill de Blasio and Carlos Moreno share their thoughts on Melbourne's Federation Square

    The former NYC mayor and urbanist are visiting the city as part of the Melbourne Assembly.

  7. Accelerate hits manganese jackpot with 59.6% Pilbara grades

    Accelerate Resources has unearthed near-60% manganese rock chips at its Woodie Woodie North project in WA, bolstering a 12km underexplored mineralised corridor.

  8. The Greens have a serious problem with hypocrisy - and the allegations against Jordon Steele-John have exposed it: PVO

    The Greens have discovered natural justice. Apparently it was hiding underneath their stack of media releases demanding accountability from everybody else.

  9. Controversial AI data centre given planning permission despite water usage fears

    A controversial data centre has been narrowly approved despite residents’ concerns about water usage and the stability of the neighbouring landfill.

  10. Fee-fi-fo-fun! Much-loved Christmas panto returns with a giant adventure

    With a familiar face playing the baddie and a cast packed with musical and comedy talent, this theatre’s panto promises plenty of festive fun.