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Nationals select former military commander Brad Robertson to contest Farrer The National Party's candidate for the Farrer by-election, Brad Robertson, says the people of Farrer have been "waiting" for the Nationals to come back.

The National Party's candidate for the Farrer by-election, Brad Robertson, says the people of Farrer have been "waiting" for the Nationals to come back.

Could Western Sydney get its own film studio? The NSW government has earmarked three areas in Western Sydney as possible locations for the state's second film studio.

The NSW government has earmarked three areas in Western Sydney as possible locations for the state's second film studio.

Live: Healy to say farewell as Australia closes in on Test win in Perth The path to Test victory is clear for Australia on day three against India at the WACA, in what is set to be Alyssa Healy's final day of cricket for her country. Follow live.

The path to Test victory is clear for Australia on day three against India at the WACA, in what is set to be Alyssa Healy's final day of cricket for her country. Follow live.

Live: NRL returns to Lang Park as police investigate Broncos-Panthers fan fight The Dolphins host the Rabbitohs in Brisbane as the Broncos decry a brawl between fans at their loss to Penrith on Friday night. Follow live.

The Dolphins host the Rabbitohs in Brisbane as the Broncos decry a brawl between fans at their loss to Penrith on Friday night. Follow live.

Australia and Canada share similar values. Remind us what they are again When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Australia last week, he had a message about Australia's and Canada's shared values. He said they were worth defending and could be used to build a more prosperous future.

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Australia last week, he had a message about Australia's and Canada's shared values. He said they were worth defending and could be used to build a more prosperous future.

Reaction from the grid to Piastri's 'devastating' Australian GP crash Oscar Piastri's crash before the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix leaves the Albert Park crowd stunned into silence, with his McLaren team looking into exactly what happened.

Oscar Piastri's crash before the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix leaves the Albert Park crowd stunned into silence, with his McLaren team looking into exactly what happened.

SA Premier says email blunder was 'completely unacceptable' Peter Malinauskas says his government made an "unacceptable" error in releasing an email it claimed was from a terminal cancer patient who later died, but that turned out to be from a different man with the same name.

Peter Malinauskas says his government made an "unacceptable" error in releasing an email it claimed was from a terminal cancer patient who later died, but that turned out to be from a different man with the same name.

Hemmed in by wars, here's how some airlines are still flying from Australia to Europe Travel routes between Australia, Asia and Europe are narrowing. Here is how airlines are still flying the Kangaroo route despite wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Travel routes between Australia, Asia and Europe are narrowing. Here is how airlines are still flying the Kangaroo route despite wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Are couples happier sleeping separately? Despite many people like Hannah finding a "sleep divorce" improves their sleep — and their relationship — a "pervasive stigma" about not sharing a bed persists.

Despite many people like Hannah finding a "sleep divorce" improves their sleep — and their relationship — a "pervasive stigma" about not sharing a bed persists.

Tumut's dream to grow nation's biggest pumpkins can't be squashed Deep in the NSW Snowy Mountains, these heavyweights of the veggie patch are determined to grow the biggest pumpkins in the country.

Deep in the NSW Snowy Mountains, these heavyweights of the veggie patch are determined to grow the biggest pumpkins in the country.

Breeding and releasing cane toads a 'bit crazy' but for greater good Field work is underway near Broome where researchers are deliberately breeding the invasive cane toad as part of a strategy to protect native wildlife.

Field work is underway near Broome where researchers are deliberately breeding the invasive cane toad as part of a strategy to protect native wildlife.

Rock fishermen drown amid 'very choppy' conditions on NSW Central Coast Emergency services find the bodies of two Sydney men after being called to Little Beach, at Bouddi National Park.

Emergency services find the bodies of two Sydney men after being called to Little Beach, at Bouddi National Park.

Swapping scissors for a circular saw, tradie wants more women to pick up the tools For more than a decade, Haley Miles used scissors every day in her hairdressing business, but, at 32, she picked up tools of a different kind and built a career as a carpenter.

For more than a decade, Haley Miles used scissors every day in her hairdressing business, but, at 32, she picked up tools of a different kind and built a career as a carpenter.

How to turn your old Aussie home into an energy efficient haven Owners of older homes are being urged to have their energy efficiency assessed, with experts saying improvements will not only make them more comfortable, but help them save money as well.

Owners of older homes are being urged to have their energy efficiency assessed, with experts saying improvements will not only make them more comfortable, but help them save money as well.

Heat and isolation amplify menopause symptoms in rural WA Pilbara woman Bree Maher spent nearly a year trying to find the right support for her menopause symptoms. She said the heat of northern Western Australia amplified her feelings of isolation.

Pilbara woman Bree Maher spent nearly a year trying to find the right support for her menopause symptoms. She said the heat of northern Western Australia amplified her feelings of isolation.

Dead marine mammals washed up on Port Lincoln beaches left to rot Large, dead marine animals found on Eyre Peninsula beaches spark concern among locals.

Large, dead marine animals found on Eyre Peninsula beaches spark concern among locals.

Second Spirit of Tasmania ferry departs Scotland for Melbourne The second of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels begins its seven-week voyage from Scotland to Australia. It will remain in Melbourne until a berth becomes available in Hobart at the end of the cruise ship season.

The second of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels begins its seven-week voyage from Scotland to Australia. It will remain in Melbourne until a berth becomes available in Hobart at the end of the cruise ship season.

The K-pop concert that sparked an online war across Asia Criticism of Korean fans bringing professional cameras into a Korean boy band concert in Malaysia, against local rules, spiralled into an online war from Vietnam to Indonesia.

Criticism of Korean fans bringing professional cameras into a Korean boy band concert in Malaysia, against local rules, spiralled into an online war from Vietnam to Indonesia.

Free dance school run by 12yo champion pirouettes to success Financial stress means some families cannot afford their children's dance classes, so Armidale tween Annabelle has started a free dance school to keep their dreams alive.

Financial stress means some families cannot afford their children's dance classes, so Armidale tween Annabelle has started a free dance school to keep their dreams alive.

Notorious UK child killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack Ian Huntley had been on life support after being hit over the head with a metal bar at Frankland prison in north-east England.

Ian Huntley had been on life support after being hit over the head with a metal bar at Frankland prison in north-east England.

Government considering military assistance request from Gulf states Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government is considering requests for military assistance from Gulf countries targeted by Iranian attacks.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government is considering requests for military assistance from Gulf countries targeted by Iranian attacks.

Live: Piastri starting on third row of home F1 grand prix in Melbourne The first race of the Formula 1 season is here, with thousands flocking to Melbourne's Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix. Follow live.

The first race of the Formula 1 season is here, with thousands flocking to Melbourne's Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix. Follow live.

A playground for sea life: Navigating Shark Bay's ultimate balancing act This tiny community is enduring the ultimate balancing act, keeping hordes of tourists happy, mitigating the impacts of climate change and protecting their World Heritage-listed home. Lisa Millar explores how Shark Bay not only survives, but thrives.

This tiny community is enduring the ultimate balancing act, keeping hordes of tourists happy, mitigating the impacts of climate change and protecting their World Heritage-listed home. Lisa Millar explores how Shark Bay not only survives, but thrives.

Offshore wind farm survey solves 150yo coal supply-ship mystery A renewable energy company's search for an offshore wind farm site leads divers to the wreckage of the City of Hobart, which sank nearly 150 years ago off Victoria's east coast.

A renewable energy company's search for an offshore wind farm site leads divers to the wreckage of the City of Hobart, which sank nearly 150 years ago off Victoria's east coast.

Fire crews attend second RSL fire in Melbourne in three days An RSL in Glen Waverley has been significantly damaged by fire in the second club blaze this week.

An RSL in Glen Waverley has been significantly damaged by fire in the second club blaze this week.

New generation revives surfboat team three decades after tragedy Thirty years after the death of a beloved member during training, Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club revives its women's surfboat team.

Thirty years after the death of a beloved member during training, Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club revives its women's surfboat team.

Katherine experiences worst flooding in 28 years as residents wake to survey damage Residents in Katherine will be waking up to assess the damage to their homes and businesses after the town experienced its worst flooding since 1998.

Residents in Katherine will be waking up to assess the damage to their homes and businesses after the town experienced its worst flooding since 1998.

Is she a farmer or still just the farmer's wife? After 30 years of "patchy progress", women in agriculture are striving for more recognition and understanding of their crucial role on the land.

After 30 years of "patchy progress", women in agriculture are striving for more recognition and understanding of their crucial role on the land.

How to watch and follow the Matildas vs South Korea at the Women's Asian Cup The Matildas must win their final Women's Asian Cup group game against South Korea in Sydney tonight to top their group and earn an easier passage through the knockout stage.

The Matildas must win their final Women's Asian Cup group game against South Korea in Sydney tonight to top their group and earn an easier passage through the knockout stage.

At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building Two children are among at least 10 people dead after a Russian missile hit a five-story residential building in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv.

Two children are among at least 10 people dead after a Russian missile hit a five-story residential building in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv.