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Renowned Australian cave explorer Kim Van Dyk shares the thrilling challenges and vital scientific importance of mapping the country's hidden underground networks. From navigating tight squeezes to discovering untouched chambers, her work continues to redefine our understanding of subterranean ecosystems.
The Brisbane Lions have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the AFL competition with a ruthless Friday night demolition of Hawthorn. Led by spectacular performances from Kai Lohmann and Logan Morris, the reigning premiers completely outclassed their finals-bound rivals.
As Richmond faces the prospect of its worst three-year stretch in club history, the board is holding firm on coach Adem Yze. We examine whether the Tigers can replicate their past patience to build another AFL dynasty.
The Adelaide Crows have launched into the AFL top four following a dominant 72-point victory over the Essendon Bombers at Docklands Stadium. Meanwhile, Melbourne bolstered its finals campaign by outlasting the Gold Coast Suns in a nine-point thriller at Carrara.
A powerful federal inquiry has laid bare the devastating toll of systemic racism on First Nations families, detailing urgent concerns over biased child protection removals and failures in policing.
A federal inquiry into racism has heard harrowing testimonies from prominent media figures and elite athletes detailing severe harassment, doxxing, and structural failures. Witnesses warned that systemic racism is silencing First Nations voices across both the media landscape and national sporting institutions.
A group of western Victorian landowners have been slapped with fines for blocking energy officials from their properties. The penalties have sparked outrage among local farmers who vow to fight the state government in court over property rights.
A tight-knit Sunshine community is in mourning after beloved local grocer Van Viet Truong died from injuries sustained during a courageous attempt to stop a retail theft. As tributes flow for the grandfather of one, three youths charged in connection with the fatal incident have been released on strict bail.
A major cybersecurity breach has exposed the personal information and sensitive details of regional Victorian court users on the dark web. Police have launched an active investigation into the leak, which impacts multiple regional jurisdictions.
Members of the local Hong Kong diaspora are expressing deep frustration over census classification rules that merge their ancestry with 'Chinese.' Community advocates argue the statistical oversight ignores their distinct cultural history and plays into foreign political narratives.
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