A Tassie consultancy firm was on track for their “best year ever” when COVID-19 dealt an ill-fated blow. Their situation isn’t uncommon, but experts warn the worst is yet to come for local companies. SEE THE LIST OF INSOLVENCIES + CLOSURES >>
Tasmanian MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of legislation to give terminally-ill people suffering intolerable pain the right to end their lives. SEE HOW EVERY MP VOTED >>
Just as COVID-19 may have helped refocus the iconic Sydney-Hobart yacht race, it also put the wind in the sails of photographer Andrew Wilson, enabling him to get his book over the finishing line. SEE THE PHOTOS + AMAZING INTERVIEWS >>
As a regular visitor to the state’s second major city, I returned with a different perspective, finding the riverside centre has many new delights, undiscovered secrets, and a bit of retro charm, writes Kirsty Eade.
PART ONE: Cyclones are a part of life in Far North Queensland. Each year from November until April, we wait to see what the Coral Sea will throw at us. Gordon Goes survived the destruction of both Larry and Yasi but would not live anywhere else.
AN image of an off-duty police officer taken seconds after he assassinated a foreign diplomat has won the top prize at this year’s World Press Photo contest.
THERE’S no point in denying it: Australia is getting hotter, and it’s not going to stop. And we have the figures to prove it.
TAKE a sneak peek at the extraordinary images from David Attenborough’s upcoming special, Planet Earth II, as the Aussie producer takes us behind the scenes.
FROM providing vital medical care in remote areas to raising funds and awareness for important causes, the Northern Territory’s local heroes truly are the Pride of Australia.
FROM hard-working fireys and medics helping the homeless to tireless fundraisers and volunteers, Western Australia’s local heroes truly are the Pride of Australia.
FROM a pint-sized fundraiser to a workplace lifesaver, South Australia’ local heroes truly are the Pride of Australia.
FROM fighting hunger in Africa to bringing sport to underprivileged kids, Victoria’s local heroes truly are the Pride of Australia.
FROM paying kindness forward to risking their lives to save others, New South Wales’ local heroes truly are the Pride of Australia.
FROM kids showing courage in a crisis to campaigners fighting for change after adversity, Queensland’s local heroes truly are the Pride of Australia.
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