YOU WONT BELIEVE: 20 - You Need To See This

At this ambitious circus, everyone does everything – from aerial acrobatics to building the stage itself

The Fijian Flying Circus is a lo-fi, high-energy mix that teaches its performers a valuable grab-bag of theatre and life skills even as they charm the crowds

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

Lions rewarded for embracing risk as ‘good Brisbane’ keep AFL flag dream alive

Which Brisbane turn up on any given day can be a mystery but after a qualifying final wake-up call they were too good for Adelaide in every area

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population

South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

Ukraine war briefing: Nine killed and dozens wounded in Russian strikes as Kyiv braces for harsh winter

Zelenskyy says ‘Russia wants to kill the Ukrainian economy’ as Moscow steps up attacks on infrastructure.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

First case of bird flu in endangered Australian sea lion confirmed – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 12

The far right is becoming normalised in Germany – and winning. Australia should take heed

One Nation and the AfD may not look the same, but they are singing from the same song sheet – and both have had recent electoral success

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12

As Australia faces an AI-generated future, a human rights act is needed more than ever

Without laws requiring transparency or a right of review, our human rights will be rationed away by algorithmic and automated decision-making tools

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12

Do not call her a racist: anti-Pauline Hanson strategists tell campaigners character attacks won’t work in Victoria

Exclusive: Strategic rethink urges progressive activists to respectfully steer one-on-one conversations with One Nation supporters towards economic concerns

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12

Tove Lo: ‘The rumour I hear the most is that I’m either pregnant or in rehab. I want both of those to not be true’

The Swedish electro-pop singer-songwriter on eloping to Vegas, checking cupboards for murderers and her spooky party trick

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12

I survived a stroke during an ocean swim. Here’s what I’ve learned about fear

After his stroke in rough surf, Graham Russell embarked on an unexpected journey into fear. Three lessons helped him return to the joy of the ocean

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12