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14 h. ago Australian Life photography competition 2025 finalists – in pictures

Droving through the outback, glimpses of grief, taking a warm summer plunge. Finalists of the Australian Life photography competition focus on the nuances of life across the country. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Speedy Freight Shortlisted for Franchisor of the Year at 2025 BFA HSBC Awards

National courier and logistics provider Speedy Freight has been named a finalist in the Franchisor of the Year – Established category at the 2025 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards, one of the most prestigious honours in UK franchising.

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45 h. ago Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 finalists – 'tropical steampunk' to Only Fools and Horses

From a pottery studio to a “tropical steampunk” gaming space, you’ll be amazed at what some people have in their sheds. Now we can reveal the shortlist for Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025.

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53 h. ago Finalists announced for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

Food and drink businesses from across Scotland are celebrating after being named as finalists for the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, with 85 finalists representing 60 businesses.

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6 d. ago Julian McMahon’s death is a sad, dramatic end to a magnetic talent, whose star was on the rise again | Luke Buckmaster

The Australian actor broke into Hollywood playing suave villains in Nip/Tuck and Fantastic Four – but one of his final roles was some of his best workJulian McMahon – a life in picturesJulian McMahon dies aged 56The Australian-American actor Julian McMahon, who has died from cancer aged 56, had a long and accomplished career. Like many Australian actors, it began with a soap opera – McMahon played Ben Lucini in 150 episodes of Home and Away – but he soon broke free to pursue a more ambitious and challenging oeuvre.McMahon, the son of former prime minister Sir William “Billy” McMahon, made a name for himself overseas through US television in his 30s. On supernatural drama Charmed he played Cole Turner, a half-human, half-demon assassin turned love interest for one of the witches he was hired to kill. McMahon took to the show’s campy tone with aplomb, delivering lines like “I’m going straight to hell, cause it’s got to be a sin to look this good” with a twinkle in his eye. Continue re...

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1 week ago 'I moved from the UK to Australia and it's not as great as you think'

A woman who used to live in London and has now re-located to Sydney has shared a word of warning to Brits who are planning to do the same and she shared her experience of her new Australian life

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3 w. ago Isla Fisher’s bold Instagram post speaks volumes days after Sacha Baron Cohen divorce

Following the quiet end of their long-running marriage, Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have finalised their divorce and it looks as though the Australian actress is embracing her single life already

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4 w. ago Life around the sea: a celebration of Australian surf culture – in pictures

There are people all around Australia whose hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic swells of the sea; people who have found solace in the ocean. Life Around the Sea is an odyssey around Australia and an exploration of remarkable individuals who have been transformed by the sea. This book will transport you to coastal villages, hinterland hideaways, remote beaches and solitary bays that form the backdrop to these unique lives. Their personal stories, told by surf writer Alex Workman and captured by Russell Ord’s evocative and breathtaking photography, are a testament to the boundless beauty, mystery and inspiration of the oceanGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email Continue reading...

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