56 m. ago Teen dies after shooting in Melbourne’s inner north near closed police station

A police officer tried to save a youth who suffered life-threatening head injuries in a drive-by-shooting meters from Fitzroy Police Station just after midnight.

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10 h. ago One thing is already changing pop culture forever. This is how

Dead celebrities are coming back to life, non-human musicians are topping the charts and podcasters are using languages they can’t speak – the future has arrived.

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10 h. ago At 23, Paul Churchill was living the ‘sweet life’ in Spain but he was lucky to survive

More than 10 years ago, the podcaster took his last drink and has devoted his life since to helping others do the same.

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10 h. ago 19 tips for doing the laundry – and making your clothes last longer

If we’re meant to be buying less, but better quality clothes, there’s an expectation that they should last. You can significantly improve the chances of that happening by using the correct washing techniques.

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27 h. ago Planning a wedding in 2026? Here is what’s trending for the year ahead

As couples seek to create personalised events, some of the older traditions such as matching bridesmaids’ dresses are on the way out. But that still leaves plenty of room for over-the-top experiences.

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47 h. ago Why we should all be taking the confidence of Timothée Chalamet into 2026

We’re seeing a slow shift from quiet power to radical assuredness. Is this the key to smashing goals in the new year, and if so, how can we embrace it without giving others the ick?

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53 h. ago Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis marry in New Year’s Eve ceremony in Perth

The couple shared personal vows at a luxurious private villa on a sweltering Perth day.

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55 h. ago Can you be a raver in your 40s? I decided to revive my life on the dance floor

A few years ago, while battling another chaotic family meal prep, I dreamily reminisced about the ’90s. Those heady times of glitter hair gel, fluoro crop tops and chunky sneakers.

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58 h. ago Why The Secret Life of Us is still winning new fans 25 years on

It was a series that spoke of its time and place, but a quarter-century on The Secret Life of Us still feels relevant and relatable. 

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58 h. ago ‘OK, I’ve dealt with all of this’: Why Evonne Goolagong’s story still matters

Lila McGuire is playing the tennis legend in a new ABC TV series. She may have been born decades after Goolagong’s final victory but much about her life is familiar.

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58 h. ago Paradise lost: Why the SCG is now a spinner’s worst nightmare

Australia just hosted the first Test in its history that did not feature a single ball of spin. And life may not get much easier in Sydney, traditionally a haven for slow bowlers.

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66 h. ago Perth cricket legend Damien Martyn 'in for the fight of his life'

There has been a flood of well-wishes for Australian cricketing great Damien Martyn, who is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital.

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2 d. ago Son of Trapeze Artist faces toughest test in Canterbury Sprint

A tough and ultra-consistent four-year-old at big odds is set to shake the life out of the Listed feature sprint at Canterbury on New Year’s day.

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3 d. ago Feel the urge to run away from it all in mid life? Why you’re not alone

Starting the new year with the desire to escape your old life is not particularly unusual, especially among overwhelmed and overstretched Gen X. How to deal with those feelings is the real challenge.

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3 d. ago Sam Kerr is getting married today. Here’s everything we know about the wedding

After a two and a half year engagement, Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis are about to tie the knot in what some have deemed “Australia’s royal wedding”.

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3 d. ago Love a chat with your barista? You could be feeding your social biome

Many of us feel lonelier than ever. But research suggests the small real-world interactions we take for granted have more value than we realise.

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3 d. ago ‘You decide your destiny’: Why Michael Vaughan is urging Khawaja to bow out in Sydney

Ashes-winning captain has weighed into the debate over Usman Khawaja’s future, and warned England they need to win well at the SCG to prove Bazball still has a pulse.

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3 d. ago Cloud Dancer and colour capping: The interior design directions to watch out for in 2026

Yes, yes, we know, you don’t follow trends, but it doesn’t hurt to be across what everyone else will be doing. Here’s the experts’ guide to what to expect for interior design next year.

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3 d. ago Mood lifting interior design trends for 2026 (for people who don’t follow them)

Home feeling a little stale as the year winds up? Set the refresh button with colours, techniques and materials to create quietly confident and stylish interiors.

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4 d. ago I’m an SPF50+ redhead. Walk a mile in my shoes, but never in daylight

My convict ancestor’s certificate said “blue eyes” and “ruddy complexion”. At least they buried him in the shade.

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