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The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 16, 2026

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Amanwana, a legendary remote hideaway, remains one of Asia’s most bucket-listed luxury resort destinations.

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I visited the world capital of overtourism. Here’s what I learnt

It’s become notorious for hordes of tourists, angry locals and crackdowns by authorities. But the truth is it’s still a great place to visit.

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After 37 years, I finally visited Melbourne. Here’s my verdict

The thing that makes me wish I’d come here sooner isn’t the food or the coffee (though both of those were great). It’s the people.

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There are five key types of dining establishment in France, each with their own styles, cuisines and etiquette.

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'Doing what we want': Labor stands by housing tax moves

Tax changes will help boost housing supply in the long run, even though a downturn is impacting new home sales, the housing minister says.

2027 Volvo XC60 and XC90 gain new long-range PHEV options, Australian timing confirmed

Sep 15, 2026

2027 Volvo XC60 and XC90 gain new long-range PHEV options, Australian timing confirmed

The styling of the Volvo XC60 has been brought into line with the XC40, but the big news is the EV-sized battery living under the floor.

BYD Shark 6 recalled: Over 32,000 vehicles affected

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All BYD Shark 6s sold in Australia are being recalled for a manufacturing defect, with owners asked to remove their spare wheels until the recall work can be carried out.

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Fashion icon and costume designer Bob Mackie has died, with Sir Elton John, Liza Minnelli and more paying tribute.

HYROX poo incident: Joanna Wietrzyk has last laugh after winning Beijing event, takes home $21k

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HYROX poo incident: Joanna Wietrzyk has last laugh after winning Beijing event, takes home $21k

An Aussie athlete who defecated and continued to complete an elite HYROX competition has had the last laugh after taking home at a whopping prize for winning the Beijing event.

Ebola epidemic still huge and growing, UN says

Sep 15, 2026

Ebola epidemic still huge and growing, UN says

The battle against the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is showing encouraging signs, UN officials say, but the epidemic remains "deadly and massive".

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Chery’s Lepas plans product onslaught including Toyota Corolla, Kia EV9 rivals

Chery's newest brand in Australia plans to launch everything from a small hybrid hatch up to a large electric SUV by the end of 2028.

Two Australian fashion retailers go into administration

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An Australian fashion company, which operates two women's fashion labels, has gone into voluntary administration after almost 60 years in business.

HYROX poo: Coach slams ‘unfair’ criticism after Aussie athlete Joanna Wietrzyk defecates while competing

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HYROX poo: Coach slams ‘unfair’ criticism after Aussie athlete Joanna Wietrzyk defecates while competing

The Aussie athlete has come under fire after she was pictured competing at the Beijing HYROX event with what appeared to be faecal matter covering her legs and arms.

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The big advantage Chery's newest brand says it has over other Chinese newcomers

Lepas says tapping into its parent company's existing infrastructure for aftersales support will give it a leg up over other auto brands new to Australia.

An Australian Hyrox athlete had a messy accident. It’s more common than you think

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An Australian Hyrox athlete had a messy accident. It’s more common than you think

Joanna Wietrzyk defecating during a race has made global headlines. However, she’s not the only one suffering from this gastrointestinal issue.

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

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Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

A 12-year old boy has finished a 500km fundraising trek raising money to bring more pediatricians to regional communities just like his hometown.

WA Lotto players urged to check their tickets with whopping $3.3 million prize still unclaimed

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Departing General Motors Australia boss opens up on recent exit

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"I ultimately made the decision to put my family first," says departing GM ANZ managing director Jess Bala.

‘Unbelievable amount’: MPs defend Transport Minister Catherine King over Qantas ‘gift’

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2027 Chery E5 electric SUV refresh brings bolder styling, more luxury features

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Chery’s only electric vehicle gets a fresh look and more standard equipment for 2027 as it looks to make further inroads in the small electric SUV segment.

Bush preschool: Why going bush is so powerful for young learners

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Bush preschool is gaining ground across Perth as parents and educators look for alternatives to the traditional four-walled classroom.

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By 2030 ultra-personalisation via technologies will be omnipresent, but are we playing into the hands of big business and losing out in other areas?

Cruises to the Med used to go to the same tired stops. That’s changing

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‘PR disaster’: HYROX boss forced to apologise for letting Aussie athlete win race after defecating

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Leapmotor admits intrusive safety systems still need work

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Leapmotor is making driver-assistance functions easier to disable, but admits the real challenge is making them accurate and subtle enough that drivers leave them switched on.

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Disproportionately high numbers of HIV in First Nations people reflect the need for better access to health care as Australia edges closer to its global target.

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A statement on Mackie’s social media said the American designer’s “genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world”.

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