From first world war diggers to Pavlova in Sydney: Australia’s pioneering press photos

For almost a century, thousands of Fairfax employees filed daily past the grainy photograph of a stern looking gentleman astride a horse, a quaint looking box strapped to his chest. The 1910 image of George Bell – widely believed to be Australia’s first …

Thomas was drafted to serve Australia. Now he’s being driven out of the place he calls home

Between 1969 and 1971, Thomas Weir completed his national service in Vietnam as an engineer for the Australian army. The 76-year-old is now facing another battle, against the City of Moreton Bay. The local government voted on Wednesday to effectively ban …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia reach last four; Afghanistan on brink

Australia reach Champions Trophy semifinals after washout with Afghanistan, who are left to wait on South Africa result. Australia reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after their last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a …

Australia through to Champions Trophy semi-finals

Australia qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy at the expense of Afghanistan as their match in Lahore was abandoned following heavy rain. Sediqullah Atal's composed 85 helped Afghanistan post a competitive, if not especially …

The 50 public schools in Australia where parents pay the highest voluntary fees

Many parents with children in public school are paying thousands of dollars a year in fees and contributions at levels rivalling the compulsory fees paid to attend some private schools, leading to concerns the principle of a free, government-funded …

Unwelcome country: why have some conservative politicians stopped acknowledging Indigenous lands in Australia?

The Northern Territory chief minister made a deliberate omission at an event last month commemorating the 1942 bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces. In her opening remarks, Lia Finocchiaro acknowledged veterans and the families of those who survived – but …

Australia reach Champions Trophy semis after Lahore washout

LAHORE, Pakistan : Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Chasing 274 for victory against the plucky Afghans, Australia raced to 109-1 in …

Waiting for Australia’s election campaign to start? Behind the scenes, it already has

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will spend the next few months duking it out in public across the country as they campaign to become Australia’s next prime minister, but the election will be won and lost in a battle between two nondescript office blocks …

Australia through to Champions Trophy semi-finals after rain brings premature end to Afghanistan clash

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