As food prices keep climbing, Australians are changing the way they fill their trolley — and one food rescue company – FUNKY FOOD – says imperfect could be the new smart – $2 artisan bread, rescued fruit and vegetables and savings of up to 30 per cent are putting perfectly imperfect food on Australian tables…
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The Bend Classic announces a full rough stock rodeo
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South Australia’s home of horsepower will swap 300km/h for eight seconds of chaos, with The Bend Classic today announcing a full rough stock rodeo will now open the October long weekend festival — the state’s biggest celebration of country music, cars, camping… and now rodeo! The nation’s hardest-riding cowboys and cowgirls and the fiercest bulls…
Finalists Announced for Australian Life photography competition
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Powerful images captured by amateur and professional photographers from around Australia have been selected as finalists for one of the country’s biggest photo competitions.
Australia Post delivers underlying loss as property sales fund strategic investments
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Australia Post has announced a modest pre-tax profit of $31.8 million for the 2026 financial year, bolstered by $139.4 million in profit from targeted property sales that supported continued investment in the business. Excluding the one-off gains from property sales, Australia Post recorded a loss before tax of $107.6 million, reflecting the ongoing decline of…
Dolly Parton’s legacy to continue as research shows Imagination Library transforming literacy outcomes for young children
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United Way Australia has expressed deep condolences following the passing of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton, while noting the important impact of her Imagination Library program. Groundbreaking global research reveals the program – which delivers one book per month to children from birth to five years – is helping reshape early childhood literacy.…
World Vision welcomes Australian support for Nepal
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World Vision Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $5 million in humanitarian assistance for communities devastated by this week’s catastrophic flooding along the Nepal–China border. Authorities have reported more than 380 deaths, with more than 900 people still unaccounted for, including residents, security personnel and foreign travellers. Thirty-two bridges and around 40 kilometres…
Brisbane ferry workers have taken a 24-hour Strike
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Brisbane ferry workers have taken 24-hour protected industrial action after RiverCity Ferries refused to properly negotiate over wages, fatigue, meal breaks and basic workplace conditions. Members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) took 24-hour protected industrial action on Thursday 27 August, with further industrial action to follow. The…
‘Fish’n with Mates’ star releases in-depth guide to Australia’s best fishing destinations
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Legendary Australian fisherman, underwater photographer and TV personality Alistair ‘Al’ McGlashan has released a new edition of his best-selling book The Complete Fishing Bible, five years after the last version. The sixth edition of the guide spans 528 pages and is packed with updated advice on the latest fishing tackle, technology and techniques McGlashan uses,…
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is headed to Brisbane
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In news set to send Queenslanders into a Sweet Caroline singalong for the ages, the smash-hit Broadway musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is headed to Brisbane, following its blockbuster Australian premiere and extraordinary audience response in Melbourne. The spectacular production will open at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre on 20 March 2027 bringing the…
Parramatta River: FLOAT River Festival
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Running from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026, FLOAT River Festival will celebrate the Parramatta River with a vibrant mix of riverside market stalls, food vendors, live entertainment, floating activations, illuminated installations, outdoor movie moments and community-focused experiences. The event will open on Friday 4 September from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, creating a twilight festival…