Seven big myths we tell tourists about Australia,busted
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Seven big myths we tell tourists about Australia,busted

Melbourne has the best coffee and Sydney has the best weather? We’re giving visitors to this country the wrong information.

  • byBen Groundwater

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The Australian city with a better quality of life than Sydney or Melbourne

The Australian city with a better quality of life than Sydney or Melbourne

An international comparison of 1000 cities shows Melbourne ahead of Sydney as the place to be. But one city has a much better quality of life than either.

  • byShane Wright
Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn

Julia Gillard made history with 15 minutes of fury. Now it’s Justine Clarke’s turn

The former prime minister’s famous misogyny speech was a stunning piece of political theatre – and it’s now an acclaimed stage show.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
Tony Armstrong reveals the ‘thing’ he’ll never give up

Tony Armstrong reveals the ‘thing’ he’ll never give up

The popular ABC News Breakfast presenter criss-crossed the country on a bike in search of people’s most precious possessions for his new show.

  • byBridget McManus
‘Stop provocations’:China fires back at Australia over Yellow Sea flare incident

‘Stop provocations’:China fires back at Australia over Yellow Sea flare incident

The encounter has strained efforts to stabilise relations with Beijing and comes as Australian officials prepare to host a visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

  • byMatthew Knott andOlivia Ireland
Stop! This is not about a squabble at a rally,this is about women’s bodies piling up

Stop! This is not about a squabble at a rally,this is about women’s bodies piling up

Here we are,with thousands rallying in the streets to stop violence against women;and yet again it’s become a lunatic lightning rod for political brawling.

  • byJenna Price
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It’s not Sydney or Melbourne,so which city are the big restaurant names flocking to open in?

It’s not Sydney or Melbourne,so which city are the big restaurant names flocking to open in?

Dining mogul Chris Lucas of Chin Chin fame will open a 150-seat European restaurant there in the spring.

  • byScott Bolles
When will Australia finally stand up on domestic violence?

When will Australia finally stand up on domestic violence?

Will this,finally,be the moment Australia stands up and says enough is enough when it comes to domestic violence?

PM to attend rally,vows to unite governments against domestic violence

PM to attend rally,vows to unite governments against domestic violence

The federal Coalition joined several premiers,including Victoria’s,in demanding urgent national cabinet attention on the number of women being killed by men.

  • byPaul Sakkal,Angus Thompson andNatassia Chrysanthos
How Marija went from being homeless at 15 to a homeowner at 22

How Marija went from being homeless at 15 to a homeowner at 22

The dream of stable housing is growing further out of reach for many,but Marija’s dream last year became a reality.

  • byJim Malo
Selfless,heroic police and public give hope in midst of despair

Selfless,heroic police and public give hope in midst of despair

Heartfelt thanks to those officials,shopping centre staff,and individuals,who confronted the attacker or helped or tended to his victims.