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Welsh teen posted himself home from Australia 

Welsh teen posted himself home from Australia
And other stories from the stranger side of life
8 Apr 2021
Rape and misogyny claims spark crisis in Australian politics

Rape and misogyny claims spark crisis in Australian politics
String of lawmakers hit by allegations amid renewed surge of #MeToo anger
7 Apr 2021
Did pharaoh’s curse’ cause Suez blockade?

Did pharaoh’s curse’ cause Suez blockade?
And other stories from the stranger side of life
31 Mar 2021
Patel in talks with ‘non-EU countries’ over migrant deportation plan

Patel in talks with ‘non-EU countries’ over migrant deportation plan
Denmark and Turkey among countries that may be paid to take in cross-Channel asylum seekers
18 Mar 2021
Influencer advocates backwards toilet stance

Influencer advocates backwards toilet stance
And other stories from the stranger side of life
17 Mar 2021
Why has Australia’s shipment of vaccines been blocked by the EU?

Why has Australia’s shipment of vaccines been blocked by the EU?
A quarter of a million doses will not be delivered after continental export blockade
5 Mar 2021
How Melbourne became a case study for defeating coronavirus

How Melbourne became a case study for defeating coronavirus
Complex modelling and the world’s longest lockdown have paved way for return to near-normal life
19 Feb 2021

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UFO confirmed as ballistic missile test

UFO confirmed as ballistic missile test
And other stories from the stranger side of life
11 Feb 2021
Australia, Egypt and the British Virgin Islands

Australia, Egypt and the British Virgin Islands
Are the BVIs as corrupt as their former governor claims? Is Egypt any closer to democracy? And will the sun set on Australia Day?
22 Jan 2021
Google threatens to pull out of Australia over media payment law

Google threatens to pull out of Australia over media payment law
Social media giant poised to shut down search engines if forced to pay for news content
22 Jan 2021
Father Christmas caught in power lines

Father Christmas caught in power lines
And other stories from the stranger side of life
22 Dec 2020
Instant Opinion: ‘Want people to get the vaccine? Pay them’

Instant Opinion: ‘Want people to get the vaccine? Pay them’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 25 November
25 Nov 2020
Man called Pineapple to become Queensland mayor

Man called Pineapple to become Queensland mayor
And other stories from the stranger side of life
10 Nov 2020
Scientists say time travel could prevent the Covid pandemic

Scientists say time travel could prevent the Covid pandemic
And other stories from the stranger side of life
1 Oct 2020
Instant Opinion: Hitachi ‘failed its nuclear test’

Instant Opinion: Hitachi ‘failed its nuclear test’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 18 September
18 Sep 2020
Airline’s ‘flight to nowhere’ sells out in ten minutes

Airline’s ‘flight to nowhere’ sells out in ten minutes
And other stories from the stranger side of life
18 Sep 2020
Why Tony Abbott is a controversial choice for UK trade role

Why Tony Abbott is a controversial choice for UK trade role
The former Australian PM is a keen Brexiteer - but comes with political baggage
27 Aug 2020
All of the countries facing a ‘second wave’ of coronavirus

All of the countries facing a ‘second wave’ of coronavirus
Fears rising amid string of European outbreaks and rising cases in the Americas
30 Jul 2020
Australian pub bars emu regulars for defecating 

Australian pub bars emu regulars for defecating
And other stories from the stranger side of life
29 Jul 2020
Gough Whitlam: did the Queen dismiss Australia’s PM?

Gough Whitlam: did the Queen dismiss Australia’s PM?
Newly released letters reveal Palace’s role in one of the most sensational political events in Australian history
14 Jul 2020
Elite Australian troops ‘committed war crimes’, says chief

Elite Australian troops ‘committed war crimes’, says chief
Major-General Adam Findlay said ‘there are guys who criminally did something’
30 Jun 2020
Scientists begin testing two coronavirus vaccines

Scientists begin testing two coronavirus vaccines
Australian researchers reach ‘critical milestone’ in global Covid-19 battle
3 Apr 2020
Police investigate ‘horrific’ car fire that killed family

Police investigate ‘horrific’ car fire that killed family
Brisbane police refuse to rule out murder-suicide involving ex-rugby league player
19 Feb 2020
Boy in news report spotted eating flies

Boy in news report spotted eating flies
And other stories from the stranger side of life
13 Feb 2020
Australian Open 2020: women’s and men’s finals

Australian Open 2020: women’s and men’s finals
First slam of the season ends this weekend in Melbourne
31 Jan 2020
Has Lord Lucan been found in Australia?

Has Lord Lucan been found in Australia?
Son of murdered nanny says the fugitive is now a suburban Buddhist
29 Jan 2020
The pros and cons of a points-based immigration

The pros and cons of a points-based immigration
Priti Patel ‘pushing for early introduction’ of Australian-style approach
21 Jan 2020
Australia in pictures: from bushfires to giant hailstones

Australia in pictures: from bushfires to giant hailstones
Dust clouds, flooding and golf ball sized hailstones hit fire-ravaged country
20 Jan 2020
James Murdoch condemns father’s outlets for climate denial

James Murdoch condemns father’s outlets for climate denial
Rupert Murdoch’s son criticises Fox News and News Corp as Australia burns
15 Jan 2020
Australia bushfire appeal: Lewis Hamilton pledges £380,000

Australia bushfire appeal: Lewis Hamilton pledges £380,000
Sport stars rally to raise money for Australia’s recovery fund
10 Jan 2020
Sew cute: knitters unite to help animals in Australian fires

Sew cute: knitters unite to help animals in Australian fires
Rescue group inundated with mittens for koalas and pouches for joeys
8 Jan 2020
Sport shorts: Rafa and Serena to play in bushfire fundraiser

Sport shorts: Rafa and Serena to play in bushfire fundraiser
Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 8 January
8 Jan 2020
Sport shorts: Warne auctions Test cap for bushfire appeal

Sport shorts: Warne auctions Test cap for bushfire appeal
Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 6 January
6 Jan 2020
Instant Opinion: Australia is ‘committing climate suicide’

Instant Opinion: Australia is ‘committing climate suicide’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 3 January
3 Jan 2020