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Today in Culture & Curiosity 1 Beloved ABC news anchor Richard Morecroft dies aged 70 Google Trends · 5h ago 2 Newcastle theatre stages 125 kids' production with youngest-ever cast Newcastle Herald · 6h ago 3 Riverina village publishes fresh history spanning seven generations Acm Bordermail · 7h ago
Beloved ABC news anchor Richard Morecroft dies aged 70
Richard Morecroft, who anchored ABC's 7pm news from 1983 to 2002, has died aged 70 after a cancer diagnosis.
Newcastle theatre stages 125 kids' production with youngest-ever cast
Young People's Theatre Newcastle stages 125 performers aged from year 1 to year 6 in two October productions.
Riverina village publishes fresh history spanning seven generations
The Riverina village of Burrumbuttock has launched a 200-page history book covering 150 years of community life.
WA café owner posts rude customer letter, wins community support
A customer mailed Espresso Yourself Café's owner eight tips including appearance criticism; she posted it online and won support.
Eighteen-year-old Kamilaroi artist unveils 8-metre Port of Newcastle mural
Kamilaroi artist Alliyah Bromell unveiled an eight-metre mural depicting connections between water and land at the Port of Newcastle.
Migrant's art exhibition shows: community saves lives from depression
Jan's artwork at a George Town exhibition depicts different mental health struggles and paths through hardship.
Doug and Barb mark 70 years of marriage with ring renewal
Doug Peskett, 93, and his wife Barb, 88, exchanged rings on their 70th wedding anniversary in Warrnambool on Tuesday.
Welfare concerns prompt RSPCA NSW director departure
Mark Steele quit RSPCA NSW over welfare standards for fast-growing chicken breeds.
Batman Part II release date at risk as director Matt Reeves steps away
Director Matt Reeves steps away from the sequel for family reasons, halting filming mid-production.
Rattenbury to lead Lifeline Canberra as crisis calls surge 61%
Former ACT mental health minister Rattenbury takes CEO role as calls for help jumped 61% in the past year.
Port Fairy couple converts horse float into wood-fired sauna
Claire Graham and Jack Waterson run a wood-fired sauna in a horse float on Port Fairy beaches.
Sam Wood charged with assault and strangulation
Fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood, 46, has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic incident.
Capital Film Festival brings largest lineup to Canberra
Canberra's Capital Film Festival runs October 21 to 25 with over 20 films, most premiering in Australia or the ACT for the first time.
His Boy Elroy takes Wollongong burger crown in blind taste test
Three Wollongong restaurants named best-burger finalists were blind-tested, with His Boy Elroy's Fat Boy Burger winning on texture, bacon, and maple sauce.
Yaka trades wheels for bricks in Braddon, expands Sri Lankan menu
Popular Sri Lankan food truck Yaka has moved to a permanent Braddon location with an expanded menu and larger kitchen.
Longford football oval scoreboard named after lifelong volunteer
Mr Williams, who maintained Longford Football Ground's playing surface for decades, is honoured with the oval's scoreboard bearing his name.
Over 3,500 demand Oz Comic-Con bans AI-generated art
A petition signed by more than 3,500 people calls on Oz Comic-Con to bar AI-generated artwork from artist alleys.
Perth CBD locked down for international weapons expo
Nearly 1,000 organisations from 60 countries are exhibiting amid heavy police presence and street closures.
Days of Our Lives actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62
Robert Kelker-Kelly, who played Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, has died aged 62.
Niamh O'Brien, Lord of the Dance performer, dies at 52
The Irish dancer and wife of Michael Flatley died peacefully at a Dublin hospital after an illness.
Kane and Abel author Jeffrey Archer dies; more than 300 million books sold
British author Jeffrey Archer has died at 86, with his final novel set to release later this month.
Jeffrey Archer dies at home days before book launch
Jeffrey Archer, who wrote Kane and Abel and other bestsellers selling 300 million copies, has died at 86 at his home.
Ballarat students win Anzac study prize trip to Vietnam war sites
Twelve Victorian students visited Vietnam war sites, including Cu Chi Tunnels and Long Tan Cross, as part of a state prize.
Bird flu cancels poultry shows, leaving chicken breeders devastated
Warrnambool and Port Fairy annual shows have cancelled their poultry sections due to H5N1 bird flu fears.
Abandoned shopping trolleys are now Australia's biggest theft problem
Australian reports of abandoned and stolen trolleys hit 150,000 in 2025, more than double car thefts.
Former Trump press secretary Leavitt joins Fox News
Karoline Leavitt, 29, will be an on-air contributor for Fox News starting November 1.
Seven-year-old Olivia conquers camp adventures despite genetic condition
Seven-year-old Olivia Street, who has a genetic neuromuscular condition, completed a three-day camp adventure including flying foxes, scavenger hunts and campfire nights.
Motorcycle rider in induced coma after charity ride crash
Rachelle Johnson, a single mother, suffered serious brain injuries when her motorbike crashed during a charity ride on September 13.
Three lost songs by Chrissy Amphlett and Tim Finn released
Three unreleased songs Chrissy Amphlett recorded with Tim Finn before her death now debut with a documentary on her life.
Wollongong's Dicey Riley's makes finals for NSW's most popular pub award
Dicey Riley's, a Wollongong pub open since 1893, has reached the finals of the Australian Hotels Association's People's Choice Award.
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