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- Nine Entertainment's board confirms the resignation in a statement, saying Mr Costello will "step down from the board effective immediately".
- The 67-year-old was holidaying with his wife on the Greek island of Symi when he went for a coastal walk on Wednesday afternoon, but never returned.
- Dr Michael Mosley was a mainstay on British television and popularised a health trend that influenced millions around the world. But his journey to worldwide recognition started with a surprising diagnosis.
- Zac Williams pays tribute to his late sister Sam following his first goal in Carlton's 26-point triumph over Essendon at the MCG, while the ladder-leading Swans defeat Geelong in Sydney.
- Large crowds are again expected to line Sydney Harbour for Vivid Festival's second drone show, as people are urged to be patient and organisers say they are experienced in crowd control.
- A COVID-era premier, rocker and footy player have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours list.
- Two years after causing outrage with a contract that singled out LGBTIQ+ students, Citipointe Christian College has issued a statement declaring its commitment to inclusivity.
- Nearly 16 years ago, Caroline Southcott got up to go to the toilet on a flight from Singapore to Perth. As she was returning to her seat, she suffered severe injuries that continue to impact her to this day.
- A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated Australia's call for a ceasefire as hundreds of Australians attend pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies across the country.
- An ABC investigation uncovers sensational allegations by a whistleblower that dozens of expectant mothers who attended a Queensland hospital received substandard maternity care that put their babies' lives at risk and did not follow official clinical guidelines.
- The royal will miss the Trooping the Colour rehearsal, which is a 260-year-old tradition in which troops in full dress uniform parade past the king with their ceremonial flag.
- Award-winning Indigenous musician Emma Donovan will lodge a complaint with the taxi industry regulator after she says two cabs at Perth Airport refused to give her a ride "because of the colour of [her] skin".
- In the biggest city on WA's southern coast, a scale replica of the Italian icon has brought joy to generations of locals and visitors.
- Largely overlooked by medical science for centuries, these women set out to advance the knowledge of the clitoris.
- The trial of a 20-year-old American in Italy had all the elements of a salacious tabloid story, but at the core of the case lay a bungled investigation and an overeager prosecution — and some uncomfortable truths about how society treats young women.
- Melbourne has held on for a 36-28 victory over the Newcastle Knights as winger Xavier Coates produced another brilliant try to his highlight reel.
- Friends and family help Devarshi Deka celebrate his birthday — but say the greatest gift he could receive is to be allowed to remain in Australia after being left with disabilities following an alleged assault in Hobart.
- The IDF says the hostages were rescued from the al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, where Palestinian authorities say at least 210 Palestinians have been killed and 400 wounded in an Israeli bombardment.
- Israel has carried out its largest hostage rescue operation, taking four to safety out of central Gaza in a heavy air and ground assault that Gazan health officials say has killed scores of Palestinians. Here's what we know about how the daytime mission unfolded.
- Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy' has topped the Classic 100: Feel Good poll, but music for the screen stole the show with 25 pieces for the screen making the top 100.
- Welcome back for another week of embarrassment! Oops, I meant humiliation.
- The Coalition hopes the federal government will agree to put aside politics to cut kids off from social media, as it continues to push for a ban.
- Daniel Ricciardo takes aim at former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve after the Australian qualified fifth fastest for the Canadian Grand Prix.
- Renowned for its multi-million-dollar wedding industry, Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland hopes to add stargazing to its tourism drawcard.
- The saga started in 2017, and this week, a court challenge revealed new details about three newborns left within kilometres of each other in east London. The "extremely rare" occurrence has put the spotlight on child abandonment — a phenomenon some say is poorly understood.
- Meg Grealy says her car attracts attention every time she takes it out for the day and has opened the door to a new world.
- Premier Steven Miles announced the initiative on Sunday, claiming it will knock thousands off the cost of homes for some first-time buyers.
- Loved ones pay tribute to Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, who were killed alongside their American friend Carter Rhoad during a surfing trip in Mexico.
- Analysis by Gareth HutchensThere's a growing divide in the prices of goods, and it's making the Reserve Bank's job harder. But the federal budget's cost-of-living measures may buy the RBA more time.
- From having babies on their own to choosing to be single, these Australians believe life isn't necessarily easier — or better — with a partner.
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analysis:Crows crisis: The big questions that need to be asked about Adelaide
With just four wins so far this season, Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks has conceded his team is in a dark place and is lacking confidence. After so much hype in the off-season, his side's current form has raised questions on whether the club should have extended his contract at the start of the year, writes Camron Slessor.
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analysis:You're paying more for milk, but the farmers who produce it are getting paid less
While you question whether to pay $13 for a block of cheese at the supermarket, the dairy farmers who produce the milk to make that cheese are questioning whether they can stay in the industry.
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analysis:There's a 'great divide' in Australia's economy, and it's complicating the inflation challenge
There's a growing divide in the prices of goods, and it's making the Reserve Bank's job harder. But the federal budget's cost-of-living measures may buy the RBA more time.
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analysis:These women want to see urgent changes in domestic violence responses to stop more senseless murders
As WA wrestles with an epidemic of domestic violence, these experts say investigations are not enough and want to see urgent changes to stop more women from being murdered.
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analysis:Crows crisis: The big questions that need to be asked about Adelaide
With just four wins so far this season, Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks has conceded his team is in a dark place and is lacking confidence. After so much hype in the off-season, his side's current form has raised questions on whether the club should have extended his contract at the start of the year, writes Camron Slessor.
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analysis:You're paying more for milk, but the farmers who produce it are getting paid less
While you question whether to pay $13 for a block of cheese at the supermarket, the dairy farmers who produce the milk to make that cheese are questioning whether they can stay in the industry.
Analysis
analysis:There's a 'great divide' in Australia's economy, and it's complicating the inflation challenge
There's a growing divide in the prices of goods, and it's making the Reserve Bank's job harder. But the federal budget's cost-of-living measures may buy the RBA more time.
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analysis:These women want to see urgent changes in domestic violence responses to stop more senseless murders
As WA wrestles with an epidemic of domestic violence, these experts say investigations are not enough and want to see urgent changes to stop more women from being murdered.
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