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Two Australian women who became instant best friends at 19 are planning their entire futures together, from retirement to cemetery plots. Their 24-year friendship proves that soulmates don't have to be romantic.
Jordan Dawson played through a painful hip injury to kick three goals and lead Adelaide to a heart-stopping one-point victory over Geelong. Despite mounting injuries to his teammates, the captain refused to leave the field in what his coach called a "warrior" performance.
In a rare father-son achievement, Australian football legend Gary Ablett Jr has been inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside five other champions, 21 years after his dad earned the same honor. The emotional ceremony celebrated players, coaches, and officials who shaped the sport across decades.
A 13-year-old's grassroots campaign in 1980 created Victoria's first public skate park, and now it's getting heritage protection. The Corio Bowls proves youth voices can create lasting change.
A major new partnership between Australia's advanced manufacturing hub and New Orleans will boost clean energy innovation across two continents. The three-year agreement targets breakthrough materials like carbon fiber and sustainable aviation fuel.
Bek Condello spent 27 years in a strict church that taught her the world would end any day. Now she's sharing how she built a hopeful future after walking away.
Fremantle Dockers player Nathan O'Driscoll is using his platform to break the silence on mental health struggles in professional sports. His honest message is inspiring teammates and fans to prioritize emotional wellbeing.
Adelaide Crows footballer Josh Rachele turned online abuse into a powerful message about mental health and compassion. The 23-year-old's response is sparking support across the AFL community.
Australia's biggest regional car festival is roaring back with its highest number of entrants ever, proving that passion outlasts hardship. Classic car lovers from across the country have made the pilgrimage to central Queensland, fuel crisis and all.
When in-home childcare faced collapse, families of vulnerable children and politicians from all parties joined forces to demand a fix. Their advocacy is gaining momentum to protect care for 810 families who need it most.
A lizard species missing for half a century reappeared by chance in Australia, and now Melbourne Zoo is racing to breed 500 before releasing any back into the wild. The Victorian grassland earless dragon's comeback story shows how fast action can save species on the brink.
Even apartment dwellers with zero outdoor space can grow fresh herbs and vegetables on windowsills and balconies. Experts say these mini gardens boost mental health, slash grocery bills, and create greener cities.
Australia's capital just locked in one of its biggest land deals ever to tackle its housing shortage. The agreement brings affordable housing and fresh infrastructure to thousands of future residents.
Australia is preparing to double its emergency fuel supply to 60 days, ensuring the nation can withstand global oil crises. The $800 million plan would add over 1 billion litres of storage for petrol, diesel, and jet fuel.
Disappointed by Australia's dumpling scene, Chinese immigrant Gary Zhao opened his own restaurant in Melbourne and now sells thousands daily. His DIY dumpling workshops are bringing people from all cultures together to learn an ancient tradition.