A charity that provides 67 million meals for hungry Australians each year will have its federal funding cut from January 1. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says funding for the sector is being maintained, but will be shared by three charities instead of two.
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Tokyo heat could be biggest issue to athletes, spectators at 2020 Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics in 2020 could be the hottest in nearly 40 years — with humidity pushing the ‘feels like’ temperature up to 45 degrees — leaving Australian team officials warning the sweltering conditions could pose a threat to both athletes and spectators.
Human chain tribute to slain woman Toyah Cordingley helps residents 'reclaim our beach'
More than 200 residents bearing flowers gather to form a human chain across Wangetti Beach in far north Queensland beach to remember Toyah Cordingley, who was found dead there three weeks ago.
Roar goalkeeper Young cops alleged racist abuse in Mudgee stands
The Wanderers say a fan who allegedly racially abused Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Jamie Young during Saturday’s A-League match will never be welcomed back.
Police fatally shoot man under guard at Ipswich Hospital
A police officer shoots a prisoner under guard at Ipswich Hospital, west of Brisbane, after the man allegedly becomes violent, with the prisoner dying a short time later.
We all do it occasionally, but what is the purpose of stimming?
Pacing, clicking fingers and blinking hard are habits for many of us, but what does it mean for a child who is doing it repeatedly?
Greek cafes served up food and fantasy that changed cultural face of Australia
The Greek diaspora was a phenomenon that became an important part of our multicultural history and brought with it an innate understanding of what made for a first-class dining experience.
World War I ended 100 years ago, but what if it happened now?
Imagine Australia is suddenly drawn into a war. More than 2 million men enlist and 750,000 are casualties — that’s the equivalent of what happened 100 years ago. Follow the journey of four fictional characters whose stories represent some of the young lives shattered by the Great War.
Bells to ring in unison worldwide in unprecedented Armistice commemoration
Churches and town halls across the world will ring their bells in unison in honour of the bellringers who died on the 100th anniversary of the WWI Armistice.
Death adder fails to add bitten champion greyhound mother to its tally
A champion greyhound bitten by a deadly snake while defending her new litter of pups has survived the ordeal after a roundabout dash for life saving antivenom.