From Convict Chains to Curtain Calls: Tassie’s Criminal Past Inspires Ripper of a Musical
Mick Thomas and Jeff Lang are among a cast of musicians bringing 17 convict tales to life in Vandemonian Lags. Photograph: Leigh McKenzie/Roar Film
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Free Rides for Rugrats: Victoria’s $318M Play to Help Families Save on Public Transport
No Tickets, Just Tantrums: Kids Score Free PT in VIC In a move that’s part Robin Hood, part damage control,
Ice Baths: Miracle Cure or Just a Chilly Chuckle?
Ice baths have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Credit: Getty Images
Mitchell Starc’s IPL Exit: Prioritizing National Duty Over Lucrative Contracts
Mitchell Starc decides against returning to India for the resumption of the IPL after the tournament was suspended due to concerns around the India-Pakistan conflict. Photograph: Surjeet Yadav/MB Media/Getty Images
TikTok’s EU Tangle: Transparency Troubles and Potential Fines
A separate EU inquiry into TikTok’s suspected failure to guarantee election integrity in Romania is ongoing. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/Reuters
Privatisation in Aussie Childcare: When Profit Trumps Playtime
For-profit corporations have no place, or at most a peripheral place, in the provision of basic human services, including health, education and childcare,’ John Quiggin writes. Photograph: Carly Earl/The Guardian
Love, Lies & Luggage: Aussie Nan Cleared in Brazil’s Cocaine Mix-Up
The grandmother of nine has always maintained she was scammed by a man posing as a love interest. Credit: 7NEWS
NSW Workers’ Comp Reforms: A Fair Go or a Raw Deal?
The Minns government says changes to the NSW workers’ compensation scheme are necessary to avoid unsustainable costs. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP
AFL Fumbles Concussion Call: Umpires, Players Fuming After Schultz Debacle
Lachie Schultz stumbled back to his feet as play continued. Credit: 7AFL
Whoops-a-Vote! Nearly 2000 Federal Ballots Found in Sydney Bloke’s Home
Nearly 2000 ballot papers were safely recovered after a mishap transporting the federal election votes in Sydney. Credit: Getty Images