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The Newcastle-Sydney high-speed rail link is estimated to cost at least $30bn and take well over a decade to build – while a longer line from Los Angeles to Las Vegas could be completed in a fraction of the cost and time

France lobbies western nations as it prepares to co-host two-state solution summit with Saudi Arabia

An Australian woman was forced to spend 18 hours in a Chinese airport after losing her passport mid-flight. With no internet access and limited support, Maddi Healey's long-awaited holiday ended in despair—offering a stark reminder of how quickly international travel can unravel.

Winter is here but warmer-than-average conditions pose a slushy start to alpine activities in Australia.

Two-thirds of the population live in capital cities and have little knowledge about agriculture. We need to bridge that gap – and it starts with listening to each other

Plus Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl, an animated adaptation of Magic Beach and David Attenborough’s plea for the world’s oceans

Exclusive: Colin Simpfendorfer’s resignation comes as other members of working group members say state government went against their advice against expanding lethal controls

Chris Harper has earned the biggest win of his career at the Giro d'Italia - but the Australian was even happier for sensational champion-elect Simon Yates.

Tommy Paul prides himself on his marathon man durability - but knows Australian Alexei Popyrin can blast through anybody at the French Open.