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Hanan Dervisevic
Hanan Dervisevic is a digital journalist for ABC News Digital. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and arts from the University of Queensland in 2021.
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Matildas star Sam Kerr shares glimpse of the moment she proposed to partner Kristie Mewis
After months of speculation, Matildas star Sam Kerr shares photos from the moment she proposed to her long-term girlfriend, American professional soccer player Kristie Mewis.
Ever experienced Black Friday FOMO? Here's how to outsmart the psychological trap
While there are good deals available on Black Friday, it's important to be on alert for strategies retailers use to get you to open your wallet and spend your hard-earned cash.
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Dolly Parton has released her new album, Rockstar — with a little help from some star-studded guest appearances
By Hanan Dervisevic with wires
Almost a year after Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the 77-year-old country music icon announced the release of her first rock album, Rockstar.
Experts are warning a whooping cough epidemic is 'well overdue', here's who's at risk
Australia could be on the verge of a whooping cough outbreak and, contrary to popular belief, it isn't just a disease for parents of young children. Here's what you should know.
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Troye Sivan cleans up at the ARIAs with four awards, Genesis Owusu wins Album of the Year — as it happened
By Liana Walker, Mawunyo Gbogbo, and Hanan Dervisevic
An increasingly speechless Troye Sivan scoops best solo artist and song of the year on Australian music's night of nights in Sydney.
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ARIA awards red carpet: Bright colours, sleek suits, and a nod to Rihanna's Met Gala outfit
Celebrities have walked the red carpet before the 2023 ARIA Awards kick off at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion. Here's a look at some of the outfits we've seen.
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ARIA Awards 2023: Troye Sivan takes home four awards, tearful G Flip wins two — Here's the full list of winners
Australian music's night of nights is here, the 2023 ARIA Awards. Here's the full list of winners in all categories.
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With COVID-19 cases rising close to Christmas, we spoke to experts about how to beat it and get back to normal
With the festive season rapidly approaching, the last thing anyone wants is COVID-19. Here are some tips from the experts about how to get over an infection and back to normal quickly.
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The RBA has hiked rates again. Here's how some of the major banks have responded
Interest rates have gone up by 0.25 percentage points. Check to see how the major banks are reacting — and what that means for savers and mortgage holders.
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Optus services 'gradually' restored as engineers warn of network vulnerabilities — as it happened
Optus says it "may take a few hours for all services to recover", with the telco yet to identify the root issue behind the huge outage.
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When was your last COVID booster shot? Here's the vaccine advice as the eighth wave approaches
COVID-19 case numbers are tipped to rise before Christmas. Here's the picture across Australia, the latest on booster shots, and changes to reporting of national figures.
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The eighth COVID wave is approaching. Even though laws have relaxed, here's a rundown of the latest advice
Australia appears to be on the verge of an eighth COVID wave, with Victoria and NSW residents urged to wear masks to limit community transmission. Here's an update on the key facts about COVID.
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How to watch the Matildas vs Chinese Taipei in their Olympic qualifier in Perth
The Matildas will face off against Chinese Taipei tonight in stage two of the Olympic qualifiers. A win or draw will guarantee them a spot in the final stage of qualification in February.
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New images of the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse may look blurry. But they reveal never-before-seen detail
The other side of the world was treated to a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse. Here's a look at the celestial event in a way never seen before.
The low-mortgage honeymoon period is about to end for many home owners. Here's how to prepare
If your ultra-low fixed rate is about to expire, here are some things you can do to ease the transition to higher repayments.
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Photomicrography competition dishes up spectacular images of the teeny-tiny
An image of a rodent optic nerve head, one of almost 1,900 entries from 72 countries, takes first place in the Small World competition.
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Fighting goats and a hippo nursery: The winning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
An image of a mysterious, shimmering golden horseshoe crab, one of almost 50,000 entries from 95 countries, takes first place in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Is it compulsory to vote in the Voice referendum? Here's what you should know
On Saturday, millions of Australians will go to the polls to cast their vote on the Voice to Parliament. Here's what you need to know before then
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Holly Willoughby quits UK daytime show This Morning amid kidnap and murder allegations
Holly Willoughby announces she is stepping down from her presenting role on daytime programme This Morning, days after a man was charged in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap and murder her.
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All the latest COVID-19 case numbers from around Australia
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week.
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Air guitar roos and flossing beavers are among the finalists of the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
From a friendly-looking bear to an otter auditioning for Swan Lake, animals are full of surprises. Here is a selection of some of the shortlisted images for the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
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Australian house prices are set to lift further as interest rates stabilise. Here's what's happening in your capital city
Australia's housing market is firmly in recovery mode as prices are on track to reach a new record high. Here's what's happening in your capital city.
All the latest COVID-19 case numbers from around Australia
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week.
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When does daylight saving start? Here’s what time the clocks go forward and where
Here's your quick pocket guide on daylight saving as Australia comes into the warmer months.
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Avoid the daylight saving blues. Here's how to get a good night's sleep when the change kicks in
Making the move from standard time to daylight saving time can put your body clock out of whack. Here are a few expert tips on how to prepare for the adjustment.