The dark side of 'voluntourism': Generosity of travellers sees orphanage numbers boom
Sun, 18 Aug 2019 08:16:47 +1000

Young Australian backpackers venturing overseas are being warned to rethink volunteering in developing countries as a booming trend of "voluntourism" exposes a darker side of the industry.

667,000 apartments in 18 years. What could go wrong?
Sun, 18 Aug 2019 05:06:14 +1000

Experts warn that many of Australia's apartment buildings are riddled with defects, following a decades-long building boom.

Thousands turn out for Mortal Kombat casting call in Adelaide
Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:59:04 +1000

The casting call for Adelaide's biggest-ever film project attracts about 3,000 people, with some aspiring extras waiting in line from 6:00am to beat the crowd.

Analysis: Smith left face down in dirt as cricket reminds us it can be truly frightening
Sun, 18 Aug 2019 09:36:43 +1000
Whatever happens on the final day of this Test match, the game will be remembered as the time the reigning master of one craft met the new master of another, writes Geoff Lemon.
Booing England fans told to 'get out of Lord's' after Steve Smith felled by Ashes bouncer barrage
Sun, 18 Aug 2019 03:13:41 +1000

Steve Smith is praised for showing incredible bravery in his Ashes innings of 92 after copping a blow to the arm and sending a massive fright around Lord's when he was felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer.

Man armed with shotgun dies after being shot in leg by police on Sydney's northern beaches
Sun, 18 Aug 2019 09:43:39 +1000

Police say the 53-year-old man confronted officers with a shotgun after they were called to an Ingleside home last night, following reports of a domestic incident.

667,000 apartments in 18 years. What could go wrong?
Sun, 18 Aug 2019 05:06:14 +1000

Experts warn that many of Australia's apartment buildings are riddled with defects, following a decades-long building boom.

Smith left face down in dirt as cricket reminds us it can be truly frightening
Sun, 18 Aug 2019 09:31:08 +1000

Whatever happens on the final day of this Test match, the game will be remembered as the time the reigning master of one craft met the new master of another, writes Geoff Lemon.

Booing England fans told to 'get out of Lord's' after Steve Smith felled by Ashes bouncer barrage
Sun, 18 Aug 2019 03:13:41 +1000

Steve Smith is praised for showing incredible bravery in his Ashes innings of 92 after copping a blow to the arm and sending a massive fright around Lord's when he was felled by a Jofra Archer bouncer.

Smith hit on arm and neck as England's Archer puts on punishing display
Sat, 17 Aug 2019 19:07:04 +1000

England loses its top order in rapid succession as Australia's bowlers make inroads in the second innings, following Steve Smith's head knock scare at Lord's.

All Blacks flip the script on Wallabies to win big at Eden Park
Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:19:57 +1000

The Wallabies fall well short in their bid to claim an upset Bledisloe Cup win at Eden Park, with the All Blacks running out commanding 36-0 winners to keep the trophy on New Zealand soil.