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Artist illuminates the calm and fear of rural Australia

Painter Nerrida Parfitt's work could be considered Australian gothic, using rural roads and landscapes to explore themes of isolation, peace and impermanence.

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'Uncertainty' to reign in 2025 geopolitical outlook

From precarious violence in the Middle East to Ukraine's ongoing war, just how Australians will be impacted by major events in 2025 remains to be seen.

AAP

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

One of the world's first celebrations of the new year reached new heights, with most enjoying their night, but some have larger troubles than just sore heads.

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Fears Australia may face GP shortage as figures reveal almost 10% now aged over 70

GPs’ peak body is concerned a proposed new medical test for older doctors could force them from the system

The Guardian - AU

Eyes on the poll: five themes that will mark Australia’s politics in an election year

As Albanese rushes to regain his mojo in the face of a sliding approval rating and the world prepares for Trump 2.0, what can voters expect?

The Guardian - AU

Spit, Magic Beach and a Crocodile Dundee redux: 10 Australian films to watch out for in 2025

Paul Hogan’s crocodile-wrangling larrikin returns, plus two family-friendly gems and new films starring Guy Pearce, David Wenham and Richard Roxburgh

The Guardian - AU

Australia kept quiet about early deployment of forces ahead of Iraq war, cabinet papers show

The Howard government sent military personnel to the Middle East well before officially authorising Australia’s involvement

The Guardian - AU

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Curbs on transgender rights were proposed for Australia’s 2004 Marriage Act, cabinet papers show

John Howard’s government legislated that marriage must be ‘the union of a man and a woman’, but excluded any reference to birth gender

The Guardian - AU

How conservatives 'got in first' to block gay marriage

Australia's decision to ban gay marriage in 2004 would not be reversed for 13 years, but a former prime minister maintains the move reflected public opinion.

AAP

Human rights touted despite expected detention backlash

Criticism was predicted as Australia prepared to show off its human rights record while upholding some of the world's most notorious anti-refugee policies.

AAP

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

AAP

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.

AAP

The Dutchwoman guiding the gallery of America’s most famous faces

Nigeria-born, Australia-raised, Kim Sajet is the cosmopolitan director of the National Portrait Gallery, whose collection includes 1,700 images of presidents from Washington to Trump

The Guardian - US

Watch: Sydney Harbour welcomes 2025 with huge New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Watch as Australia's Sydney Harbour is lit up by a New Year's Eve fireworks display as the world begins to welcome 2025.

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Big names and young super talents stand out on Tour Down Under start lists

Stevie Williams, Pablo Torres, Chloé Dygert and Alison Jackson confirmed on race entry lists for 2025 kick-off in Australia

The Guardian - US

Guardian writers on their ultimate feelgood movies: ‘Radical in its own way’

Our writers highlight the films they find endlessly rewatchable, including Notting Hill and Spy

The Guardian - UK

New Year’s Eve: ball drops in New York’s Times Square as celebrations take place across the globe – as it happened

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How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia

Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins

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The Guardian - UK

Millions of Britons want a fresh start and a new life. But they will find it at home, not in Australia

We must turn our backs on this imperial fantasy of neo-Britains with better climates – and find our clean slates here in the UK, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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Here Are Some Major Changes Australia Is About Cop In 2025 & It’s Giving New Year, New Me Vibes

From increased passport fees, tightened student visa processes and increased allowance, here are all the changes in Australia for 2025.

The Guardian - AU

Nearly 2,300 applicants died waiting for a parent visa to Australia with processing times of up to 31 years

‘Providing an opportunity for people to apply for a visa that will probably never come seems both cruel and unnecessary’, review says

AAP

Serious stuff: Why Opetaia homecoming is all business

Ahead of his title defence, Jai Opetaia has explained the mindset behind his fight-week focus and dismissed his status as Australia's pound-for-pound king.

AAP

Australian shares close out 2024 with more losses

The ASX200 dropped 0.9 per cent on the final day of trading to finish 2024 up 7.5 per cent - an underperformance compared to its global peers.

The Guardian - AU

Boxing Day Test for the ages is the cricketing dream Australia needs

The historic fourth Test at the MCG will forever be associated with Pat Cummins and his peers, and motivate a new generation of India cricketers

AAP

Warner questions why it took teen to lead the way

David Warner has praised Sam Konstas's bravery against Jasprit Bumrah, but asked why a 19-year-old had to show Australia's top order how to get creative.

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