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Two Sydney fashion fundraisers are turning designer second-hand clothes into life-changing support for women escaping domestic violence. Together, they've raised over $1 million through curated vintage sales that directly fund crisis services.
A statue honoring sex workers has returned to Sydney's Darlinghurst after a 24-year campaign. Joy celebrates the neighborhood's role in the world's first decriminalization of sex work.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is preparing to welcome her first baby while reflecting on breaking world records and inspiring the next generation. The track star, named one of Time's People of the Year, shares how motherhood will add a new chapter to her legacy of pushing boundaries.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout just shattered the under-20 world record in the 200m, clocking 19.67 seconds and beating Usain Bolt's teenage best. The 18-year-old's stunning performance in Sydney puts him among the world's fastest athletes.
Two years after a devastating attack at a Sydney shopping center, Australia has honored eight people who risked everything to protect strangers. Their bravery stopped more deaths and showed humanity's best in the darkest moment.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout just shattered the world Under-20 record in the 200 meters, running faster than Usain Bolt did at the same age. The 18-year-old's electrifying 19.67-second finish in Sydney marks a new era for Australian athletics.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout just ran the 200 meters in 19.67 seconds, shattering his own national record and becoming the first Australian teenager to legally break the 20-second barrier. The 18-year-old's breathtaking performance in Sydney has the athletics world buzzing about what's possible when young talent meets relentless determination.
A groundbreaking exhibition at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery showcases 17 disabled artists from Western Sydney who are redefining what it means to create art on their own terms. The show celebrates identity, diversity, and the power of artistic self-determination.
David "The Bullet" Smith holds world records for being shot farther and higher out of a cannon than anyone in history. Now he's hoping his own teenagers will carry on the death-defying family tradition that spans three generations.
As fuel prices soared to record highs, Sydney residents chose to walk, cycle, and take public transit instead of driving. Traffic on major roads dropped up to 7% while walking increased nearly 38%.
Lachlan Kennedy just became the first Australian to run 100 meters in under 10 seconds on home soil, clocking an electrifying 9.96 seconds in Sydney. The 22-year-old Queenslander says he's got more in the tank and has his sights set on the national record.
Greece's men's water polo team has punched their ticket to the World Cup Final Four in Sydney after a thrilling 14-11 victory over the Netherlands. The win comes just one day after their historic comeback against Serbia, proving the team's unstoppable momentum.
Australian scientists have cracked a major hydrogen fuel cell problem that could make clean-powered planes a reality. Their microscopic channel design prevents water buildup and delivers 75% more power than standard cells.
Three Sydney councils have cracked the code on charging electric vehicles without home garages, recording 27,000 charging sessions in just six months. Their success could help millions of apartment dwellers make the switch to electric.
After beating cancer, professional circus performer Kylie Simpson used aerial arts to rebuild her strength and reclaim her career. She now runs a major entertainment company and inspires others through her story.
Graham Arnold guided Iraq to their first World Cup in four decades, ending a drought that spanned generations. When he returned to Sydney, hundreds of Iraqi Australians packed the airport to thank the man who made history.
Iraqi Australians gathered at Sydney airport with drums and flags to welcome Graham Arnold after Iraq qualified for the World Cup. The celebration marked Iraq's historic return to football's biggest stage.
Hundreds of Iraqi fans threw a surprise airport celebration for Graham Arnold, the Australian coach who just guided Iraq to their first World Cup in 40 years. The emotional homecoming showed how one man's dedication united communities across continents.
A travel journalist steps aboard his first cruise and discovers why thousands return again and again to these floating resorts. The Discovery Princess voyage from Sydney to Auckland revealed a surprising rhythm of life at sea that transforms travel into joy.
Hundreds of Iraqi Australians flooded Sydney Airport to celebrate coach Graham Arnold, who just led Iraq to its first World Cup in 40 years. The former Australian national team coach pulled off one of soccer's most inspiring comebacks after resigning from the Socceroos just 18 months ago.
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