12 h. ago I’ve thought about Taylor Swift every day for almost 20 years. I still have no idea who she really is

The billionaire’s empire was built on singing her deepest, darkest desires and distresses. But the mastermind’s appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast proves we’re being fed contradictions. And that’s by design.

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14 h. ago Cricket’s soul is on the line, and no amount of money will bring it back

If Australian cricket goes down this path, will the Baggy Green become just another line in a sponsorship portfolio?

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16 h. ago David Stratton’s colourful life: five stars for a revered figure in Australian film

The influence of the celebrated film critic and author went well beyond his gentle sparring with Margaret Pomeranz on SBS and ABC TV.

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17 h. ago Mothballed Boomers dance away the years before Monday’s chill returns

Musicians’ penury is momentarily forgotten during a Sunday tribute show.

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18 h. ago They used to be hated. Now, Melbourne is throwing a party for these ‘sky puppies’

Melbourne’s “misunderstood” bats are finally getting the celebration they deserve at a festival centered around a beloved local landmark.

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36 h. ago Babies, bombs and world titles: Inside Australia’s greatest day at Teahupo’o

Eighteen-month-old Zen Robinson jumped in the water as 10-foot bombs hit the reef nearby, while Molly Picklum went whale-watching with her greatest rival, then dominated one of the world’s heaviest waves.

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37 h. ago What can we expect from Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl?

Travis Kelce love songs? Blake Lively-inspired fury? Max Martin bangers? Let’s get excited.

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39 h. ago ‘The dream comes alive’: Australian Picklum closes in on world title with Teahupo’o title

Molly Picklum will go into the World Surf League Finals later this month seeded No.1 and strongly fancied to lift the world championship after victory in the Tahiti Pro.

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40 h. ago What to stream this week: A supernatural Australian murder mystery and five more picks

Picks include local thriller Playing Gracie Darling, an Eddie Murphy action comedy and a three-season binge of Reservoir Dogs. 

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41 h. ago ASX hits record high as Westpac soars, CBA slides; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket has bounced to a record high in early trade, with financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

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41 h. ago ASX hits record high as Origin, Westpac soars; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket is trading at a record high, with utilities and financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

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41 h. ago ASX hits another intraday record as Origin, Westpac soar; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket has notched up another winning session by utilities and financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

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41 h. ago Are the ghosts of this convent’s ‘fallen women’ about to be heard?

A concert at Abbotsford Convert pairs the poetry of Nam Le with the “electric” sounds of Australia’s finest young musicians.

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43 h. ago What we learnt from Taylor Swift’s appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast

Following a dramatic album reveal earlier this week, the podcast episode featuring the pop superstar has now landed.

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44 h. ago ‘I miss them’: Aussie NFL hopeful breaks down when talking about home

Australian Archie Wilson signed with Nebraska after a tryout over FaceTime, but homesickness has taken its toll on the 19-year-old.

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45 h. ago Australian teen Archie Wilson on homesickness while playing football in US

Nebraska freshman Archie Wilson was overcome with emotion after moving away from home.

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46 h. ago US university student named as snowboarder who died at Australian resort

An American medical student from Utah has been identified as the young man who lost his life in a snowboarding accident at Perisher ski resort in NSW.

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47 h. ago Sleeping in on the weekend? You could be triggering ‘social apnoea’

A large study led by Australian researchers has found a significant increase in obstructive sleep apnoea on weekends. But there are some clues as to why it’s happening.

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56 h. ago Why our biggest orchestra is headed out of the city and into the suburbs

From Beauty and the Beast to a world premiere at Broadmeadows Town Hall, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has revealed its plans for the year ahead.

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57 h. ago Pop has a new clown princess. And she’s made the most fun album of the year

Audrey Hobert, till now best known as Gracie Abrams’ secret weapon, is ready for her close-up.

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