43 m. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dons to unleash ‘double V’ in daunting Freo clash

We’re back for another Thursday night of AFL action. Tonight undermanned Essendon head west for a clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium The Dockers (8-5) will be eyeing off a potential percentage boost.

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1 hour ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dockers, Bombers to battle it out in Perth

Essendon Bombers travel to Perth to play the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium in their round 15 AFL match. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.

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1 hour ago Forget nepo babies, the new social privilege is being in a long

When my friend was forced out of a cafe because she was on her own it became clear to me that we have gone too far in prioritising people in relationships.

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1 hour ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dockers and Bombers to battle it out at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Essendon Bombers travel to Perth to play the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium in their round 15 AFL match. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.

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4 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 35 as it happened: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

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4 h. ago ‘Depraved, monstrous’ killer jailed for life over Perth father’s murder

Patrik Weiss, a sports massage therapist for the West Coast Eagles, was senselessly killed by a man who wanted to experience what it was like to take someone’s life.

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5 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has just concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

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6 h. ago No rice or noodle dish is over $15 at Junda Khoo’s new rooftop beer hall

Ho Liao is the cherry on top of the Sydney chef’s three-storey Malaysian mega venue in Melbourne’s CBD.

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6 h. ago ‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming the invisible disease to get back into sport

About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.

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9 h. ago My wife says she doesn’t want a birthday present. Of course it’s a trap

Luckily, this panicky Romeo knows just what to buy.

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9 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, expected to close arguments on Thursday on triple murder trial

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, is expected to conclude his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four on Thursday, as we near the end of week eight of proceedings.

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10 h. ago WA news LIVE: Panthers premiership winner joins Perth Bears team

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12 h. ago Brisbane news live: Brisbane city streets shut due to protests | How much your rates will change

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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15 h. ago Why the greatest beauty aid known to womankind isn’t found in a beautician’s chair

I’m not against the odd tweakment, but face-fiddling to the point of zombification is taking this anti-ageing angst way too far.

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15 h. ago After three days with my family, I feel my childhood self returning. Why does this happen?

I found myself going quiet, retreating into my chair. The crushingly shy, passive version of myself I’d long thrown off was threatening to reappear.

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15 h. ago ‘I am genuinely on my own’: The TV chef living the wild life in Tasmania

Analiese Gregory is as adventurous as ever as she returns for the second season of A Girl’s Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Cooking.

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21 h. ago State of Origin Game II as it happened: Queensland keep series alive in thrilling Perth boilover

The Maroons held off a NSW bid for the biggest comeback win in Origin history to send the series to a decider.

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21 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Queensland keep series alive in thrilling Perth boilover

The Maroons held off a NSW bid for the biggest comeback win in Origin history to send the series to a decider.

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22 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Luai on report for possible eye gouge as Maroons hold commanding half

The Blues playmaker was put on report in the 22nd minute while NSW have been put to the sword by Queensland in Perth. Follow all the action live.

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25 h. ago As a Millennial who lived through ‘heroin chic’, the Age of Ozempic terrifies me

Though it was far from perfect, the body positivity movement felt revolutionary in many ways. But so much of that essential change is being undone at breakneck speed.

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