Sydney festival 2027: 11 international dance works to headline ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ program
Making its southern hemisphere debut, Dance Reflections will feature collaborators of Rosalía, Madonna and Beyoncé – and a high-wire takeover of the Cutaway
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Why does Australia have a productivity problem? - podcast
The chair of the Productivity Commission, Danielle Wood, speaks with political editor Tom McIlroy about the policy challenges of encouraging AI integration, improving housing...
Politics
This old CIA airfield is now a Chinese base
The Ban Keun base in Laos used to be used by the CIA-operated Air America during the Vietnam War, as a logistics and support hub for secret operations in the region.
Business
Jim Chalmers delays ATO’s controversial ban on credit card payments following business outcry
Treasurer earmarks funds for year-long transition period for tax office, delaying ban’s 30 November start date A controversial credit card ban for payments on tax bills will be...
Politics
Arizona candidate says she was raped while posting campaign signs: ‘maybe I was targeted’
Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 8th congressional district, spoke out about a rape she says she endured while fixing campaign signs in a...
Politics
'Stark warning' over ADHD and 'Andrew wins legal fight'
A government review of ADHD and austism diagnoses and the police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lead Friday's papers.
World
Running out of royals: why calls are growing to let Japan’s princess Aiko take the throne
More people in Japan are asking why the nation’s favourite royal, 24-year-old princess Aiko, will never be empress, with a recent poll saying 72% favour a woman emperor
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Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls
As aid cuts and global shipping disruptions threaten access to contraception for girls in Africa, the challenge goes beyond whether contraceptives are being purchased or stocked.
Entertainment
‘Con man’ and ‘cowardly’: Personal insults fly in heated Michigan, Georgia Senate debates
It didn’t take long for the personal attacks to fly in Thursday night’s debates for two marquee Senate races in Georgia and Michigan.
Politics
‘Disgusting’: Dem Senator shocked by Hegseth plan to livestream firing squad execution
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy says it's 'disgusting' that the Pentagon plans to livestream the firing squad execution of the man who killed 13 people in the 2009 mass...
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Powderfinger confirm reunion for national tour 16 years after saying farewell in last live show
Billboards with cryptic messages hinted at the band’s possible reunion. Now, in a video posted to social media, they’ve confirmed there’ll be a national tour
Business
Plans for Sydney’s controversial new public square in doubt after NSW government intervention
State planning minister declares project ‘state significant’, wresting approval process away from local council Plans for a grand new public square in centre of Sydney are in...
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy criticises US, calls for more Starlink access, amid deadly Russian assault
Ukrainian president says expanded Starlink access will help nation target Russian ballistic-missile launchers. What we know on day 1,689
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Wallabies stare down Eden Park hoodoo in bid to break 23-year Bledisloe Cup drought | Jack Snape
Australia’s record in Auckland is ugly but the stakes this weekend could be even higher for the home team who are on a three-match losing streak
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Fired OpenAI safety researchers say they were pushed out over ‘suspicious’ circumstances
Three OpenAI safety researchers say they were fired from the company and are openly questioning the reasons for their dismissals.
Business
Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.
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Pat Cummins unfazed by prospect of Khawaja book raising sandpaper scandal: ‘Tell your story’
Pat Cummins has confirmed that Usman Khawaja called to inform him he would be writing a book, which will be released after Australia’s tour of South Africa
Business
'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.