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The costly mistake bargain hunters make at Australian ski resorts

How to unlock massive savings without the winter crowds.

Canberra Times · just now

Aria music quiz: how well do you know the Australian charts?

We’ve looked at the Aria charts since 1998 to see who Australians can’t stop listening to. Take our quiz to see if you know your chart toppers from your one-hit wonders Continue reading.

The Guardian Australia – News · just now

Is Australian music at risk of extinction? Here’s what the data tells

Is Australian music at risk of extinction? Here’s what the data tells us Forty years of Aria chart history shows big changes to our listening habits – and local artists have a huge fight ahead Aria music quiz: how well do you know the Australian charts? Aria music quiz: how well do you know the Australian charts?.

The Guardian Australia – News · just now

'Gave it a crack': Professor Richard Scolyer's open letter to Australians

Open letter from Professor Richard Scolyer released following death Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 6:14am Professor Richard Scolyer died on Sunday night at the age of 59. ( AAP: Mick Tsikas ) An open letter from former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer to "All Australians" has been released following his death last night.

ABC News – Australia · just now

During COVID, Cheryl skipped tests. Then a ‘fake tan’ comment forced her

Doctors are treating thousands of patients whose cancer diagnoses were delayed by the pandemic, and some cases that would have been treatable with early detection are now incurable. Oncologists are also warning of waves of recurrent cancers due to these later-stage diagnoses.

The Age · 9 minutes ago

Nicole Kidman Shows Off Her Naturally Curly Hair During Farm Outing

There’s nothing but upsides when Nicole Kidman shows off her naturally curly hair. The Upsides actress ditched her usual sleek locks as she showed off her blonde ringlets while enjoying a casual day in nature.

E! Online · 10 minutes ago

‘Extremely vile’: Russia strikes Chernobyl nuclear plant as Zelensky meets European leaders

London: Russian forces have struck a fuel storage facility at the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine on the eve of talks in London about the need for stronger air defence to shield targets from missile strikes.

Brisbane Times · 10 minutes ago

Sunshine Coast legend honoured for service through swimming

Swimming legend Clinton 'Super Fish' Stanley honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 6:03am Of all Clinton Stanley's competitions, his final appearance at the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in 2012 holds a special place in his heart. ( ABC News: Olivia Sanders ) It's a big month for Clinton "Super Fish" Stanley.

ABC News – Australia · 10 minutes ago

'Summer House' Star Kyle Cooke Seen Kissing a Fan During DJ Set

Kyle Cooke has fans doing a double take after a video surfaced showing the "Summer House" star appearing to kiss a fan during a DJ appearance in Delaware over the weekend. In the clip posted to social media, Kyle is seen working the crowd during his Saturday.

TMZ · 19 minutes ago

People loved moving to Tasmania during the pandemic — but not anymore

People aren't moving to Tasmania anymore, and that has implications for the economy Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 5:47am Now living in Queensland, Ellie Warmbrunn has no plans to return to Tasmania. ( ABC News: Glenn Mullane ) Tasmania's population growth has slowed sharply since its pandemic‑era boom, with the state now recording the lowest growth rate in the country.

ABC News – Australia · 19 minutes ago

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim US President Donald Trump abruptly walked out of an interview with NBC after being repeatedly challenged on several claims by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

BBC News – World · 19 minutes ago

Andrew Hastie slams Hanson’s ‘MAGA first’ mindset as One Nation leader backs

Liberal Andrew Hastie has labelled Pauline Hanson “MAGA first” after the One Nation leader said US President Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East could still be a success, in one of the most direct critiques of Hanson from an opposition MP as the Coalition scrambles to fend off the populist party.

Brisbane Times · 19 minutes ago

Qld government contemplates ditching anti-junk-mail measures

Queensland government considers delegating responsibility for protecting people from junk mail Topic: State and Territory Government Topic: State and Territory Government Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 5:56am The Queensland government is contemplating shifting the responsibility for combating junk mail onto local councils.

ABC News – Politics · 20 minutes ago

Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game

Christian Eriksen has been playing since being fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) in 2022 Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association. The game in Odense was stopped on 65 minutes when he collapsed and abandoned shortly after, with the 34-year-old able to walk from the field.

BBC News – World · 29 minutes ago

Hudson Williams Didn't Know There Was A Swastika Drawn on His Face

Hudson Williams is being haunted by a Sharpie stain from his past ... after a childhood photo showed a swastika drawn across his face, however according to multiple sources, he wasn't aware of the marking at the time, TMZ has learned. Here's.

TMZ · 29 minutes ago

Like so many animals, rats can be heroes too

Meet the rodents working in the places humans fear to tread.

Canberra Times · 29 minutes ago

What ACT police officers think about bike gangs tormenting sports

And what they think needs to be done to stop incidents.

Canberra Times · 29 minutes ago

Hodgkinson sets British best but Werro surges to 800m success in Stockholm

Hodgkinson sets British best but Werro surges to 800m success in Stockholm Swiss star wins with third fastest time in history Swiss star wins with third fastest time in history Hodgkinson targets world record after defeat Hodgkinson targets world record after defeat On a wild summer’s night in Stockholm, a woman ran the quickest 800m since the darkest days.

The Guardian Australia – Sport · 29 minutes ago

Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such attack since

Jerusalem: Israel says Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war. Iran’s state broadcaster confirmed the launch of missiles and multiple explosions were heard in northern Israel.

Brisbane Times · 30 minutes ago

Live Updates: Iran Fires Missiles at Israel for First Time Since April

Israel had attacked the outskirts of Lebanese capital, Beirut, earlier Sunday, prompting threats of Iranian retaliation.

NYT – World · 30 minutes ago