Free-to-air TV failures add to data costs for remote Australian First Nations households
Almost two in three respondents surveyed in Australia's remote First Nations communities did not have working free-to-air television, a study has found.
Almost two in three respondents surveyed in Australia's remote First Nations communities did not have working free-to-air television, a study has found.
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When Powerhouse Parramatta opens on Saturday, five bronze plaques imprinted with eucalyptus clippings will celebrate the forgotten botanical work of an Indigenous man.
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Australia crumble under the pressure of a final-day chase as South Africa charge to a famous Test and series victory. Australia looks to chase down 288 runs to win the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with series honours on...
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Facing demands that Britain apologize and pay reparations, palace officials say Charles will reiterate previous comments that slavery was an "atrocity that forever stains our history," while stopping short of an apology. Covered by 36...
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has told a crowd of supporters “I’ll decide who I talk to” after being asked about her controversial sit-down with UK far-right figure Tommy Robinson.
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All told, 36 states that are home to about 80% of the nation's population will elect a governor Tuesday. Covered by 18 outlets: 5 lean left, 9 are centre, 3 lean right, 1 are not rated.
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'Finding that piece is a very, very significant bit of evidence.'
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Since returning to the White House, Trump has overseen numerous design changes to various rooms, including the Oval Office, where he has filled the wall space with portraits, a copy of the Declaration of Independence and numerous golden...
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Our partners at PolitiFact are fact-checking multiple competitive 2026 midterm races across the United States on Election Day. Covered by 41 outlets: 19 lean left, 7 are centre, 4 lean right, 11 are not rated.
Tuesday is the deadline for voters in Mississippi to provide updated documentation if they had to cast provisional ballots on Election Day. CNN’s Annie Grayer breaks down the timeline for election officials in...
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Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU seeks "association without...
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A new police unit armed with military-grade assault rifles has begun patrolling Sydney’s streets. The Armed Response Command was established following the deadly attack on Bondi beach last December in which 15 people...
A new police unit armed with military assault rifles has begun patrolling the streets of Sydney, in an Australian-first measure set up in response to the Bondi Beach attack last December. The Armed Response...
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Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole position for Ferrari and his first for more than three years at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton turns back the clock by taking pole for the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, while Australian Oscar...
North Sinai Governor Khaled Megawer briefs the British driver on Egypt-coordinated aid efforts through Rafah crossing.
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Rather than using Monday to travel to key states and try to energize his "Make America Great Again" supporters as his Republican Party tries to maintain control of Congress, President Donald Trump opted for an event at a Washington...
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A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication. Covered by 12 outlets: 4 lean left, 5 are centre, 2 lean right, 1 are not rated.
Australia’s seven-judge High Court on Tuesday began hearing constitutional challenges to the social media ban on children below the age of 16, which was implemented in December 2025 and immediately challenged as a...
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Rob Whittaker's last fight in Sydney was so long ago he can barely remember it, but Australia's first UFC champion, now bulked up, is finally coming home for his first hometown fight since 2014.
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