91 m. ago The common behaviour that can badly damage your relationship (and how to fix it)

It’s a source of tension between couples in many households, causing resentment and frustration on both sides. But there are ways of solving this all-too-common issue.

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35 h. ago That familiar stranger you see every day on the bus is disappearing. Here’s why

You might never speak to them, or even make eye contact, but there are probably a few people you recognise on your regular commute. But researchers say they’re becoming less common.

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3 d. ago These common plastic items can’t be recycled, but everyone throws them in the wrong bin anyway

Federal government says it’s working to phase out single-use plastics and transform Australia’s packaging rules.

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3 d. ago This simple urine test could change the lives of thousands of women like Marnie

The diagnosis time for endometriosis, one of the most common diseases among women, could be cut from years to weeks with a revolutionary new test.

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4 d. ago ‘Greedy’: Murdoch Uni manager jailed for ‘strategic, persistent, corrupt behaviour’

A Murdoch University manager who funnelled more than $1 million worth of work to a company set up by his wife and his close friend will be in jail until 2027.

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5 d. ago After decades thinking they had little in common, these siblings finally became friends

Opera Australia baritone Samuel Dundas and brother Toby, drummer with The Temper Trap, were “radically different” growing up. In becoming dads, they bonded.

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5 d. ago These divas have a lot in common. Just don’t call them difficult

From Marilyn Monroe to Australia’s Meow Meow, a new exhibition celebrates a star-studded line-up of “divine creatures”.

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5 d. ago Russell Crowe shines as a disarming Goering in Nazi drama Nuremberg

In the film, also starring Rami Malek and Michael Shannon, Crowe’s perpetrator of atrocities projects an air of affability and common sense.

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7 d. ago Dementia is becoming more common. These strategies can make it less distressing

Christmas is a time to bring loved ones together. For someone with dementia, events with many people and high spirits can be bewildering, but leaving them out can be worse. Here’s how to handle it.

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8 d. ago A dietitian’s simple rules to remember to eat, drink and be merry all month without adding extra kilos

Keep your health in check this summer with key strategies around which foods to avoid and the ones to load up your plate with.

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9 d. ago Why lamps or blank screens can be haunting for people with this condition

Nearly half a million Australians live with dementia. But for people like Hope Island resident Bill Leavy, it’s not just about losing memory.

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1 week ago Yes, shark bites are becoming more common, but it’s complicated

More humans are in the water, while climate change is altering the natural range of many shark species.

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1 week ago Eclipse brings in US Govt advisory group for Greenland rare earths play

Eclipse Metals has enlisted US strategic advisory and government affairs firm BGR Group to ramp up its outreach to US policymakers, defence agencies and funding bodies.

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2 w. ago ‘Distressing’ report names Perth the most unaffordable capital for renters

The National Shelter Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index, which compares median rent to average income, found Perth has retained its position as Australia’s most unaffordable capital city.

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2 w. ago These six behaviours reduce the chances of a second heart attack

For those who have experienced cardiac arrest, the idea of a second episode looms large, which in itself can become a risk factor. But specialists say it is entirely preventable when you adopt some simple strategies – and stick to them.

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2 w. ago From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

All up, 60 footballers found an AFL home in the most compromised national draft in history. We look at each club’s haul and hear from recruiting and list managers to explain their strategies.

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2 w. ago Stress fractures have derailed our quicks. An expert reveals how to diminish them

Australia’s fast-bowling depth is about to be tested, with one common issue arising. But can back stress fractures be avoided?

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3 w. ago 13 key questions about prostate cancer answered by a specialist

It’s the most common cancer diagnosis for Australian men, after melanoma, but receiving the news you have prostate cancer is a lot to take in. Here is where to start.

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3 w. ago This virus can have painful symptoms. It can also increase your risk of dementia

A new study linking recurring shingles with a greater risk of dementia reinforces the value of vaccination for long-term brain health.

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3 w. ago If Australia does not host COP31, it’s a strategic surrender

The Coalition and the Herald say money spent on an expensive summit should go to something more useful for Australians. They’re wrong.

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