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The story behind the lost film that marked a career end for our first Hollywood star
Australia’s first Hollywood star, a famous romance novel by Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s aunt and a rare alloy mined from Tasmania’s west coast put the island’s wild places on the big screen. Source link
Spring's migratory flocks pose bird flu risk for Tasmania
With migratory birds returning to Tasmania during a period of increased bird flu, the chance of the virus affecting the state’s coastal areas is on the rise. Source link
The eight books our critics couldn't put down in October
Wondering what to read? This month’s best books include the latest from Jane Harper, Bri Lee and Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai. Source link
Hamilton issues 'cut-throat' advice to McLaren pair with F1 title on line
Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton delivers a warning to McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris: become more “cut-throat” on the track or risk losing the title to the hard-charging Max Verstappen. Source link
Russian envoy says Trump, Putin meeting will likely happen 'at a later date'
A top Moscow official says he believes the US, Ukraine and Russia are close to a “diplomatic solution” on the conflict. Source link
Townsville mayoral race heating up as candidates reveal their policies
Townsville residents will select from a field of nine candidates at a mayoral by-election next month. Source link
Condition in government's grant program a 'devastating blow' for singer
Jennifer Hankin was hoping to apply for a NSW government grant program to support local recording artists so she could finally release her EP. Source link
The good, the bad and the ugly of our critical minerals deal with Trump
Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump were all smiles as they inked a $3 billion critical minerals deal touted as a good deal for all. But has Australia drawn the short end of the stick? Source link
'Afterthoughts': Concerns aged care reforms do not tackle service gaps
A new Aged Care Act comes into effect in November, but some question if the act will meaningfully address service gaps for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Source link
Trump has overseen the two longest US government shutdowns in history
The government shutdown is continuing in the US and some of the worst effects are yet to be felt. Source link