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Why is a fertiliser company building Australia's newest oil refinery?

The emergence of Perdaman on the national stage brings a complicated local reputation with it.

H5 bird flu testing underway for mass mortality of terns on SA island

South Australian authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event after more than 80 dead and sick birds were found off the state's south-east coast.

How a Sydney band became massive in wartime Ukraine

Sydney band breathe. managed to become the only international act at Kyiv's Atlas music festival. What they saw is etched in their collective memories.

'We are not a monoculture and never have been,' Penny Wong tells Garma Festival

On the second day of Garma Festival, Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasised the strategic importance of ties between First Nations peoples and Australia's Pacific neighbours.

Live: Aussies chasing history in star-studded track and field finale

Australia features in all 11 finals in the last athletics session at the Commonwealth Games, with a single-day track and field medal record in the offing. Follow live.

Family's plea after daughter unable to donate organs

Sheridan Apter's family knew she would want to make one final gift, but the way Australia defines death may have got in the way.

Alan Jones's 'anxious wait' for his day in court is over. Here's what to expect

After significant media attention, more than 70 witnesses are set to give evidence during the judge-only trial at the Downing Centre in Sydney's CBD.

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Why is a fertiliser company building Australia's newest oil refinery?

The emergence of Perdaman on the national stage brings a complicated local reputation with it.

Community Pulse

Pure shock as Diamonds fumble Australia's most anticipated gold medal

The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica in front of a Hydro crowd baying for Australia's downfall.

Why is a fertiliser company building Australia's newest oil refinery?

The emergence of Perdaman on the national stage brings a complicated local reputation with it.

Dozens of greyhounds to land in Australia as NZ racing ban begins

Chartered flights will ferry up to 150 greyhounds to Australia as trainers pivot from a racing ban coming into effect in New Zealand.

H5 bird flu testing underway for mass mortality of terns on SA island

South Australian authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event after more than 80 dead and sick birds were found off the state's south-east coast.

How a Sydney band became massive in wartime Ukraine

Sydney band breathe. managed to become the only international act at Kyiv's Atlas music festival. What they saw is etched in their collective memories.

'We are not a monoculture and never have been,' Penny Wong tells Garma Festival

On the second day of Garma Festival, Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasised the strategic importance of ties between First Nations peoples and Australia's Pacific neighbours.

Live: Aussies chasing history in star-studded track and field finale

Australia features in all 11 finals in the last athletics session at the Commonwealth Games, with a single-day track and field medal record in the offing. Follow live.

Family's plea after daughter unable to donate organs

Sheridan Apter's family knew she would want to make one final gift, but the way Australia defines death may have got in the way.

Alan Jones's 'anxious wait' for his day in court is over. Here's what to expect

After significant media attention, more than 70 witnesses are set to give evidence during the judge-only trial at the Downing Centre in Sydney's CBD.

Broncos to 'look after each other' as title defence comes to early end

The Brisbane Broncos will become the first reigning premier in 20 years to miss the NRL finals, after their faint hopes of playing in the playoffs ended with defeat to the Newcastle Knights on Saturday.

Fraser sheds light on coaching call as Blues record monster win over Lions

Josh Fraser's bid to become Carlton's next full-time coach receives a massive boost as the Blues record a thumping win over the Brisbane Lions.