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A woman smiles as she poses for a photo with a friend at an outdoor concert.
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A Queensland childcare centre where a worker was charged with torture has been closed down by the Department of Education, almost a year after the alleged assaults took place.

Three young girls, a man and a woman standing in front of the distinctive Kremlin building
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Some were fleeing wokeness. Others said they were sick of racism. But for Westerners seeking a better life in Russia, things can backfire — badly.

Father Chris Riley AM
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Founder of Youth Off The Streets, Father Chris Riley AM, dies aged 70 following a long period of ill health.

A massive hailstorm transforms parts of far north South Australia into a scene from a European winter, which locals say "really did feel like snow".

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A lightning storm lights up the night sky with trees in the foreground.
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A single flash of lightning stretching more than 800 kilometres across the US has set a new "megaflash" world record. Could it happen in Australia? 

Kylie Minogue wears gold hotpants & shear top on top of a nightclub bar in 'Spinning Around' music video
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Wondering where your votes wound up after the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs? You'll find what you're looking for in the other big countdown: The Hottest 200 to 101.

southern brush-tail rock-wallabies
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There are estimated to be fewer than 60 southern brush-tailed rock-wallabies left in the wild. Now a new population of the critically endangered species is being established in the ACT.

Close up of a marsupial mole being held in a hand.
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Move over, roos and emus — this National Science Week, we're looking for the most underrated Australian animal. Meet the contestants, and vote for who you think should win.