2 h. ago Salmon sperm facials and the return of the perm: The best, wildest and weirdest beauty trends of 2025

From the benign to the worrying, trends that hit the spotlight this year proved once again that we will pay almost anything in pursuit of beauty, youth and keeping up with K-Pop stars or the Kardashians.

Politics

11 h. ago Secret plan to abandon $90 million greyhound track as death toll hits 21

Secret minutes reveal Racing Queensland considered fleeing its new $90 million facility for Albion Park as greyhound deaths and track failures mounted at The Q

Events

13 h. ago In 12 minutes, Sebastian from Parramatta proved he was the best DJ in the world

Sebastian Mastro has made it from working behind the fryers at McDonald’s to the world’s biggest stage.

Politics

13 h. ago Sunny with a chance of mangoes: Here’s the fresh produce forecast for Christmas

Ordering early is the secret to a wilt-free festive feast. Beat the heat, and the last-minute panic, with these expert tips on securing the best produce.

Politics

48 h. ago Country champion takes step in the right direction after freak setback

Know Thyself proved he was back on track from a luckless setback, and ready for The Lakes, when he won at Randwick on Saturday.

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3 d. ago I’m jealous of anyone who hasn’t yet seen The Princess Bride. Some movies turn life up to 11

On a 1987 Sunday night at the Valhalla in Richmond, I first saw my first Rob Reiner film. For 82 perfect minutes, my BFF Pies and I laughed until we pretty much wet our stirrup pants.

Politics

4 d. ago What Albanese could do to prove he isn’t dithering on terror

Albanese’s normal political tactics only go so far when something more profound is required.

Events

6 d. ago Taekwondo teacher jailed for life after strangling mum and son

Kwang Kyung Yoo strangled a 41-year-old mum and her son in his studio at North Parramatta in western Sydney in 2024.

Society

6 d. ago ‘Point to prove’: Cobbo clue revealed as breakout star kept from Bears’ grasp

The Dolphins have extended one of their breakout players to offset the loss of one man to an NRL powerhouse.

Politics

6 d. ago Australia’s Jewish community warned us for two years. They are furious to be proved right

When Jewish leaders met after the Bondi terror attack, their grief was laced with a white-hot fury at why state and federal governments allowed ancient hatred to fester and spread.

Events

7 d. ago Nathan Lyon was ‘filthy’ in Brisbane. He says he doesn’t have a point to prove in Adelaide

The off-spinner has only bowled two overs so far this summer, but the Adelaide Oval curator has given him cause to think he’ll be in demand in the third Test.

Politics

1 week ago After a tense week of scrutiny, Garbage address the beach ball drama at Palais gig

The American rock band took the beachside stage like a band with something to prove.

Politics

1 week ago Police reveal why it took more than 20 minutes to help paramedics

Police have revealed why it took more than 20 minutes to respond to a call for help from paramedics under attack in Western Australia’s Goldfields.

Events

2 w. ago What could fix airports’ long arrival queues? A race for the Olympics

Passengers arriving after 14-hour-flights must often wait 40 minutes in queues to scan their passports in kiosks before exiting the airport.

Politics

2 w. ago Inner West mayor calls for state government intervention in Wests Tigers’ battle

Darcy Byrne wants the NSW government to resolve the Wests Tigers’ boardroom fight with an intervention similar to that at Parramatta in 2016.

Politics

2 w. ago Starc is super, but still human. It makes the return of Lyon a must

As if anyone needed a reminder, Mitchell Starc proved once again in Brisbane just how super he was. But how much can one man do?

Politics

2 w. ago Ryan counting on early speed to get the party started at Rosehill

Trainer Gerald Ryan believes Just Party has come back better as a gelding and just needs a change of luck to prove it on Sunday at Rosehill.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘It’s an absolute joke’: Australia’s three overs in 18 minutes that have cricket greats fuming

The painfully slow over rates at the Gabba have angered fans and left the home team facing heavy fines and the loss of world Test championship points.

Politics

2 w. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day one as it happened: Joe Root’s breakthrough Australian ton and late English assault defy Mitch Starc’s six wickets

England hold the advantage in Brisbane after some stunning late slogging and Joe Root’s long-awaited first hundred on Australian soil.

Events

2 w. ago Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ on stunning call to drop him from Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

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