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Elusive pygmy right whale is a homebody hiding in our waters

The smallest member of the filter-feeding family is one of the only whale species not to embark on seasonal migrations, new research finds.

Australia’s bid for Ashes series win falls in a heap

Australia have slumped to a 49-run loss to England on the last day at The Oval, leaving the Ashes series drawn at 2-2 after the fifth and final Test.

Watch the Matildas round of 16 match at Garema Place

Following the Matildas dominant 4-0 victory this evening against Canada in the World Cup, Canberrans will be able to cheer on the Aussies in the round of 16 at a free public screening in Garema place on Monday 7 August.

Matildas smash Canada 4-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

The Matildas have sealed progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 by thumping Canada 4-0, with Hayley Raso scoring a brace.

Skin deep: world first drug gives hope to Australia’s ‘butterfly children’

It’s a beautiful moniker, but for Australia’s ‘butterfly children’ it belies a devastating reality filled with enormous pain and suffering caused by a rare skin condition – Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).

Australia want Ashes series win after retaining urn

Australia have put off celebrating retaining the Ashes with a washed-out draw in Manchester, putting their focus clearly on winning the series at The Oval.

Australia’s road deaths rise despite safety targets

More people lost their lives in road accidents over the past 12 months despite a push to halve fatalities on Australian roads, a report shows.

Australia retain women’s Ashes with three-run ODI win

Australia have retained the women's Ashes with one match to play after claiming a three-run win over England in the second one-day international.

Mill Theatre leads revival of Aussie stories in Canberra

Good Works, a story of Betrayal, lives ruined and lovers torn apart comes to the stage at Mill Theatre at Dairy Road from 12 July.

Australia defend Alex Carey in ‘spirit of hairdressing’ spat

Australia's team management have denied a report wicketkeeper Alex Carey walked away from a haircut without paying, in the latest bizarre Ashes twist.

The battle to save Australia’s ultra rare grumpy fish

A grumpy looking Tasmanian fish with flashy Broadway features is the poster child for an extraordinary battle against extinction.

Australian research team to put plants on the Moon

A bold plan to grow seedlings on the Moon by 2026 has been funded by the Australian Government, in what could reveal a greater understanding of horticulture in extreme environments. 

Australia not expected to enter recession: Katy Gallagher

Acting Treasurer Katy Gallagher has called on the states and territories to better "phase" their massive infrastructure projects, but stopped short of labelling them inflationary. Senator Gallagher said the federal government was working with...

Head claims Bairstow threatened same stumping on him

Australia batsman Travis Head has claimed that Jonny Bairstow threatened to stump him when he left his crease on the last ball of an over in the Ashes.

Same old Aussies, always winning: Albo fires back at British PM

Anthony Albanese has launched a broadside at British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims Australia cheated in the second Ashes Test.

Australia win Lord’s Test in drama-charged finish

Australia have taken a 2-0 lead in the Ashes after completing a dramatic 43-run defeat of England in the second Test at Lord's. On a fiery final day in London, Ben Stokes threatened...

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