8 h. ago The best in free art and culture Sydney has to offer this summer

Looking for a taste of arts and culture on a budget? Dip into these Sydney offerings on this unique summer’s walk.

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32 h. ago 14 easy, healthy dishes for summer, minimal cooking required

Hold on to that “Out of Office” energy with vibrant, easy meals that won’t keep you stuck in a hot kitchen.

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32 h. ago Murder, manslaughter and mayhem: The court stories that shook WA in 2025

It was a dramatic year in the Perth courts with some narrowly avoiding jail and others facing the next quarter of a century behind bars for crimes that horrified the state.

Events

56 h. ago Why The Secret Life of Us is still winning new fans 25 years on

It was a series that spoke of its time and place, but a quarter-century on The Secret Life of Us still feels relevant and relatable. 

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66 h. ago A billion chatbot users can’t be wrong or can they? Let’s ask a human

It’s a job description for the 21st century: human-AI relationship coach. But this job is all about the humans.

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4 d. ago Rosheen Kaul’s golden sandwiches with cheese pull will be the life of your party

These high-impact dishes deliver the ultimate summer vibe. Expect dramatic cheese pulls, cold spicy seafood, and minimal time stuck in a hot kitchen.

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4 d. ago King pong: Villagers kick up stink over Charles’ fertiliser plan

Many in Flitcham are too nervous to discuss their royal neighbour’s council application but as one says, who would want a wafting stench to ruin a summer’s evening?

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4 d. ago ‘A hell of a smell’: Villagers kick up stink over King’s fertiliser plan

Many in Flitcham are too nervous to discuss their royal neighbour’s council application but as one says, who would want a wafting stench to ruin a summer’s evening?

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5 d. ago Screen icon and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died

Look back at the life of Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant and controversial animal rights activist.

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5 d. ago Screen legend and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

Brigitte Bardot, one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, has died.

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7 d. ago The ultimate Good Food Guide to a summer road trip on the Mornington Peninsula

From vineyards, general stores and breweries along the coastline to the cellar doors and picturesque farms of inland Red Hill, these are our favourite spots.

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8 d. ago ‘Boxing Day epiphany’: How Christmas lunch can spark family inheritance feuds

Lawyers say the rise in get-togethers over summer triggers a flurry of requests for advice about wills and inheritances. These are their key lessons.

Society

9 d. ago ‘For exhibition in brothels only’: Some of the most controversial artwork in our galleries

In this special summer series, we asked galleries around Victoria to nominate the most scandalous or controversial item in their collections.

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9 d. ago Is this the most underappreciated summer song of the century? (Yes)

It’s catchy, euphoric and goes down smoother than a Zooper Dooper in a record-breaking heatwave.

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9 d. ago Police to ramp up presence over New Year’s as gun, protest laws come into effect

Heavily armed police will patrol major events in Sydney over summer as the city recovers from the Bondi terror attack.

Events

1 week ago Cut back on streamers? Here are 30 top shows to watch for free right now

If you have to rely on the free-to-air platforms for TV this summer, don’t panic, there are plenty of fine shows ready to go.

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1 week ago Roll into the summer holidays with 16 prawn, lobster and fish sandwich recipes (plus a classic seafood sauce)

Whether the filling is DIY-crumbed and fried, or tossed through your creamy mayonnaise base of choice, these buns scream summer.

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1 week ago This decommissioned bowling green is your new summer hangout

Banjo’s Social Club is a new pop-up beer garden at the East Malvern RSL.

Events

1 week ago ‘It doesn’t bode well’: Lyon, Cummins could sit out the rest of the Ashes

Nathan Lyon was on crutches after suffering an apparent hamstring injury, while Pat Cummins is no guarantee to play another Test this summer with the urn safely retained.

Politics

2 w. ago The 12 rules of Christmas lunch dressing: No.3 is wear deodorant

Leave the activewear in the drawer and lift your game in festive colours and summer fabrics.

Culture