13 h. ago ‘I used to be embarrassed dining alone, now it’s my Friday night ritual’

More women are eating out alone as a self-care routine − one where they’ve got nothing to prove and no one interrupts their bite of steak.

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17 h. ago Once classified as extinct in the wild, these tiny marsupials are running free on three islands

In 1989, rescue workers scooped the last known colony of wild eastern barred bandicoots out of the tip and into the protective custody of a breeding program.

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17 h. ago With just one dish on the menu, this Sydney restaurant is a cure for decision fatigue

No choice = no decisions = no stress. It’s liberating.

Politics

18 h. ago EPL predictions: The Premier League is back, you pick the winners

The new Premier League season kicks off on Saturday morning when Liverpool start their title defence against Bournemouth. Get your tips in here.

Politics

33 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Dons to unveil 15th debutant; Lion Doedee out injured

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

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34 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Essendon to unveil 15th debutant

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

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66 h. ago Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch went to war. Then the fun started

The British screen legends wondered if acting together would ruin their friendship. Happily, they can still laugh about it.

Events

3 d. ago Albanese is crying poor, but we’re losing billions a year from untaxed gas

In Norway, they tax their oil and gas industry heavily and give their kids free higher education. Here, we do the opposite.

Economics

4 d. ago Don’t keep your olive oil by the stove – and more tips to make it go further

The high price of olive oil has made it almost a luxury ingredient these days. Here’s what you need to know to get more bang for your “liquid gold” buck.

Politics

4 d. ago Reserve Bank begins meeting today ahead of interest rate decision

The Reserve Bank board is tipped to slash interest rates when it wraps up its two-day meeting tomorrow.

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5 d. ago Canned, pouched and fresh: A dietitian’s guide to the best (and worst) supermarket chicken soups

Many supermarket soups are now just as healthy as a homemade version. So how do they stack up in the nutritional stakes?

Politics

5 d. ago ASX’s biggest stock is tipped to make $10.3b. Will it be enough for investors?

All eyes in the sharemarket will be on the Commonwealth Bank this week, as it delivers profits amid debate over its sky-high share price.

Economics

7 d. ago Government tipped to use summit to develop housing reform blueprint

The Albanese government is tipped to use the looming economic summit to develop a housing reform blueprint that supercharges modular construction.

Politics

7 d. ago Does red wine take longer to age under screw cap v cork? The jury is out.

Those who use screw caps will likely tell you cork is rubbish, while those who’ve stuck with cork will tell you it’s the best.

Politics

7 d. ago UGC for beginners: How one Aussie started making thousands from social media side hustle

Australian user-generated content (UGC) creator Ashlee Sullens shares her tips on how to get started making UGC.

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8 d. ago Cats rest Dangerfield for Dons clash: AFL round 22 teams and expert tips

Tom Doedee will make his long-awaited Brisbane Lions debut in the crucial clash with Sydney as finals hopefuls Fremantle welcome back Nat Fyfe against Port Adelaide.

Sport

8 d. ago Cats rest Dangerfield; Pies recall key trio: AFL round 22 teams and expert tips

The Pies have recalled an experienced trio, including a Brownlow medallist, while the Hawks will be without star midfielder Will Day.

Sport

8 d. ago Trump’s fury at India is based on fact: Putin prospers when you fill up the tank

India is making money from Russian oil, and propping up Putin’s war effort. Despite sanctions, some of that oil ends up in Australia.

Politics

8 d. ago Trump doubles India tariff as punishment for buying Russian oil

The US president, however, claimed progress on a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and is said to be preparing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin face-to-face.

Politics

9 d. ago Pies recall Mitchell, Howe, Frampton to take on Hawks: AFL round 22 teams and expert tips

The Pies have recalled an experienced trio, including a Brownlow medallist, while the Hawks will be without star midfielder Will Day.

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