3 hours ago New York City police arrest suspect in death of woman set on fire in subway

Transit police apprehended the suspect after receiving a report from three high school students who had recognised the man.

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7 hours ago Banks lead positive ASX trading; market avoids Christmas trading blunder

The ASX has started the week on the front foot, hours after narrowly avoiding a festive fumble when a key system for processing trades was hampered by a glitch on Friday.

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11 hours ago ‘We’ve been constructed to think a certain way’: The psychology of ageing

In a culture that worships youth, preventing the signs of ageing has become synonymous with self-care. But are we being set up to fail?

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11 hours ago Destination art: The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday

From surrealist masterpieces to David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics, we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.

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11 hours ago From food to fitness: How to enjoy living with your body and brain as you age

Some of Australia’s top experts share what happens to our bodies and brains as the years pass, and what we can do to mitigate less-desirable changes.

Society

22 hours ago Firefighters warn Victorians about travelling over Christmas as they brace for hot, dry weather

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are trying to lessen the high fire risk with back-burning across Victoria, adding to the fires already raging.

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22 hours ago Hot, dry Christmas forecast prompts firefighters to warn Victorians about travel

With temperatures set to soar on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, authorities are urging Victorians to check for alerts before travelling.

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29 hours ago From sunburn to storms: How climate change is redefining the Aussie summer getaway

More and more Australians are opting for safer holiday destinations to ensure their hard-earned breaks aren’t scuppered by extreme weather events.

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