3 d. ago Selfies can be a bit cringe, but here’s how to take a good one

An expert shares tips on the right lighting, make-up and poses, and what to do if it all gets too much.

Politics

4 d. ago Fans pour out of Marvel and offer up a little cheeky dig at Oasis’ nemesis Blur

A bit of a cheeky dig at Oasis’ nemesis Blur at Southern Cross station after the Marvel Stadium concert.

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6 d. ago At just $10, this scenic train journey is the bargain of the year

Launched last year, this coastal train trips affords terrific views of the sea and mountains – as long as you don’t mind a bit of chaos when boarding.

Politics

7 d. ago State High students weren’t the first to learn wrong history exam topic

The education department was warned in August a Brisbane school had been teaching the wrong topic for ancient history. Then it happened again.

Politics

7 d. ago A tale of two innovations set to revolutionise our homes and our commute

Discover how Deakin University researchers are revolutionising infrastructure. Learn about climate-friendly plastic crystals for cooling and the award-winning autonomous robots developed with Downer for efficient, chemical-free train cleaning.

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9 d. ago What does a thick neck have to do with heart health? Quite a bit, actually

It is vital for everything from supporting your head to enabling movement and balance but does it matter if it changes shape or starts to hurt? Well, yes. Here are the key signs to look out for.

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1 week ago Beyond the blue domes: Why Samarkand is the Silk Road’s most intriguing city

Its Islamic monuments are every bit as magnificent as any seen in Asia and the Middle East.

Politics

1 week ago ‘He could be a bit bolder’: What Albo could learn from Whitlam

A new biography of Gough Whitlam contains some important lessons for today.

Events

1 week ago One of the greatest lessons chefs can learn is when to leave things alone

Certain produce is better eaten raw than cooked, writes Terry Durack.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘A bit messy’: The HSC exam which crams 100 years into three hours

Modern history has maintained its popularity while other humanities electives have plummeted in popularity.

Politics

2 w. ago The more we learn about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, the worse it gets

The latest revelations from the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre are all the more damning for Prince Andrew because they expose his previous statements as falsehoods.

Politics

2 w. ago Girls once used this room to learn how to please their husbands – not any more

An ancient traditional space used to prepare teenagers for marriage is being revived, but with a modern twist.

Politics

2 w. ago He photographed Whitlam and Lingiari. Now he wants to play golf with Trump

Mervyn Bishop is a groundbreaking force in photojournalism, and it all started in Brewarrina at a young age with slides and a sheet strung up on the clothesline.

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2 w. ago Who’s a good dog, then! A loyal squad celebrates 50 years, and it’s quite the tale

It is the purest partnership in policing, with both committing to a lifelong bond. And, it seems, the old dogs can actually learn new tricks.

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2 w. ago From the clothesline to the national spotlight, now a new home for iconic photographs

Mervyn Bishop is a groundbreaking force in photojournalism, and it all started in Brewarrina at a young age with slides and a sheet strung up on the clothesline.

Politics

2 w. ago Bidding for a home is a bit like buying off Facebook Marketplace – but worse

While second-hand online purchases can be hit or miss, every home auction I’ve been to this year has ended the same way.

Technology

2 w. ago Experts urge caution as parents turn to AI apps for homework help

Tech experts are warning parents to beware of the pitfalls of AI technology used in a growing number of apps marketed to help children learn.

Society

3 w. ago Ley reshuffles her frontbench again after Hastie exit as Abbott chimes in

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the Coalition to redirect its focus as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley named her third frontbench in five months.

Politics

3 w. ago Abbott says Ley and Liberals need to learn from his stint as opposition leader

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the Coalition to redirect its focus as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley suffered a huge slump in her approval rating after a month of Liberal Party infighting.

Politics

3 w. ago The forgotten hypocrisy over Whitlam’s dismissal: He tried to oust Libs the same way

Gough Whitlam, as opposition leader, declared his intention to “destroy” a Liberal government by blocking supply, but Labor’s myth-makers bury that inconvenient truth.

Events