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Planets align for Ecstatica Galactica at Mardi Gras

1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (546+ words) Planets will align as sequins, confetti and rainbows adorn the streets for thousands expected to take part in Australia's biggest celebration of the LGBTQI community." The 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras marks 48 years since the first gay rights parade…...

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Markram blasts perfect Proteas into T20 World Cup semis

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (473+ words) Unbeaten South Africa are marching on majestically at the T20 World Cup with their captain Aiden Markram looking a man on a mission as he powered them to a nine-wicket rout of the West Indies and a place in the semi-finals....

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Paralympics great to make winter debut in Nordic sports

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (358+ words) Australian summer Paralympics star Lauren Parker will aim for more glory in the Nordic sports at the Milano-Cortina Paralympic Winter Games. Parker, a gold medallist in para-cycling and para-triathlon, joins Australian cyclist of the year Amanda Reid as high-profile athletes…...

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Showcase reveals artworks stretched to the outer limits

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (428+ words) Artists and their materials face different pressures, but how much can they take before they break - or transform? Adelaide's biennial showcase of contemporary art is titled Yield Strength, and looks at how artists push their materials to the limit. It's…...

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VINEXPO ASIA 2026, HONG KONG: A STRONG PILLAR IN TIMES OF MARKET TRANSFORMATION

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (499+ words) Vinexpo Asia, anchored in history and focused on the future of Asia Despite the slowdown in certain premium segments, Hong Kong continues to play its role as a major commercial and financial hub. The legacy of Vinexpo Asia enables it…...

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aapnews.aap.com.au > news > what-happens-in-vegas-need-not-stay-in-vegas-for-nrl

What happens in Vegas need not stay in Vegas for NRL

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (686+ words) The head of US rugby league reckons the NRL should look at California or Texas as the next American destination, believing it is the game's best chance of making an impact. The future of the league's Vegas expedition remains a…...

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2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi Unveils 16 Themed Zones and 12 Must-See Highlights

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (359+ words) TAIPEI, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news article from Mnews: Imagine standing beneath a 21-meter tower of glowing light while drones paint the night sky above you, fireworks burst overhead, and the sounds of Irish tap dancers echo through the warm evening…...

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Agoda Reveals Top 10 Warm-Weather Winter Escapes for Taiwanese Travelers, with Okinawa Leading the List

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (522+ words) TAIPEI, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As cold fronts roll in one after another, Taiwanese travelers' getaway plans are shifting south in search of sunshine. Digital travel platform Agoda observed accommodation search trends for early-year trips (Jan'Feb) and found that warm-weather escapes have…...

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Snowboarder to break new ground again at Paralympics

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (266+ words) Amanda Reid continues to break new ground by becoming the first Indigenous athlete selected for an Australian Winter Paralympics team. Reid was among four Para snowboard competitors named in Switzerland on Wednesday night (AEDT), along with team captain Sean Pollard,…...

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Popyrin sets Davis Cup marker but shock loss for Demon

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (507+ words) Alexei Popyrin has achieved what may prove a significant win over a likely Polish Davis Cup opponent. The Australian No.2 beat Kamil Majchrzak, Poland's No.1, 3-6 6-3 7-5 in the opening round of the ATP 500 Dubai Open. Popyrin, like national No.1 Alex de…...