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Thybulle, 76ers back on track in NBA

<p>Boomers star Matisse Thybulle has used some rare court time productively, helping Philadelphia to a 112-90 NBA win over Toronto.</p>

Lloyd Williams boosts Melbourne Cup bid

<p>Former Epsom Derby winner Serpentine has rediscovered his mojo in time to secure a start in the Melbourne Cup, despite a defeat in the Archer Stake...

Flood risk persists with downpours ahead

<p>Victorians are still facing the risk of flash flooding with the state's west expected to be pummelled by heavy rain on Sunday.</p>

Doohan F1 debut makes dad Mick proud

<p>Australian teenager Jack Doohan's Formula One debut was cut short by a technical problem but his famous dad, motorcycle legend Mick, was left proud...

Saliva test to help reduce greenhouse gas

<p>Researchers say new technology will help Australia meet its global pledge to cut methane emissions in the cattle industry by 30 per cent over the n...

100 companies support electric car changes

<p>More than 100 companies are calling for policy changes to put more than one million electric cars on the road by 2027.</p>

Robinson plots France's league renaissance

<p>France have been a stagnant rugby league nation for some time, but Trent Robinson is hoping he can spark them from their slumbers.</p>

Cashless gaming resisted by NSW industry

<p>The NSW premier and man who wants to replace him at the next election have pledged to work with industry after a recommendation for mandatory cashl...

Electric incentives: how to save on an EV

<p>Australians could soon save more than $11,000 on the cost of an electric vehicle but the discounts will depend on where they live and drive.</p>

Bringing musicals to the deaf community

<p>As the arts sector makes its post-COVID return, theatres have made it their mission to welcome all audiences - including members of the deaf commun...

China aid targeting Solomons, Kiribati

<p>A new report from the Lowy Institute has revealed that despite lower aid from China toward the Pacific, Beijing is targeting the Solomon Islands an...

Exhibition casts Tassie as invisible state

<p>An obscure exhibition featuring objects in the shape of Australia minus Tasmania sets out to prove the island state, in fact, "does not exist". </p...

Regions need to rise up after budget

<p>Community grant programs have become a political football after Labor's first budget, as regions are encouraged to take control of their own destin...

High flying duo revolutionise circus arts

<p>Performers Reed Kelly and Jack Dawson are taking the aerial straps circus act to new heights.</p>

Voyage uncovers Indian Ocean mysteries

<p>Melbourne researchers have discovered towering underwater mountains and new animal species as part of a voyage to learn about life in the Indian Oc...

Victoria on teal tsunami watch in election

<p>The federal political landscape was reshaped by a teal wave and the Victorian election will be the first real test of whether the states are on not...

Wait for new Vic female premier drags on

<p>Middle-aged white men lead Victoria's major parties as a decades-long wait goes on for an answer to Joan Kirner, the state's first and only female...

Andrews redefined by crises-plagued term

<p>Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has Labor in the box seat to win a third consecutive state election come November 26 despite a string of crises.</...

New Guy but Vic coalition face same woes

<p>In his second tilt to become alternative premier, Matthew Guy is selling a more compelling election narrative but has been hamstrung by scandal and...

Pub owners sound alarm on live music death

<p>Cities will lose their culture if governments and councils don't support live music venues, prominent pub owners say.</p>