2 h. ago The art of summer – how some of Sydney’s cultural movers and shakers are enjoying their break

Whether grilling politicians on prime time, building sets for an opera spectacular, rehearsing or performing, our creative types need time out. Here’s how they do it.

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2 h. ago Women over 40 should lift weights to stop their muscles ‘falling off a cliff’

Women’s muscle mass across the lifespan has been mapped for the first time by Australian researchers who found resistance training counters the effects of declining sex hormones.

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2 h. ago The childcare crackdown is welcome, but this is no time for a victory lap

If 2025 was the year the sector faced a reckoning, then 2026 should be a year of action.

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2 h. ago Kokkinakis was losing hope, but a tendon from a dead person might have saved his career

Seven years on from receiving “bad doctor’s advice”, and many setbacks later, Thanasi Kokkinakis is on the comeback trail again – after revolutionary surgery he hopes saves his career.

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7 h. ago United Cup Highlights: Gauff & Harrison (USA) v Kawa & Zielinski (POL)

Watch the match highlights between Gauff & Harrison (USA) & Kawa & Zielinski (POL) in the semifinals of the 2026 United Cup.

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8 h. ago 2026 Brisbane International Highlights: Hsieh & Ostapenko v Bucsa & Perez

Watch the match highlights between Hsieh & Ostapenko & Bucsa & Perez in the Women's Doubles Finals of the 2026 Brisbane International.

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10 h. ago 2026 Brisbane International Highlights: Daniil Medvedev v Alex Michelsen

Watch the match highlights between Daniil Medvedev & Alex Michelsen in Semi-Finals of the 2026 Brisbane International.

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11 h. ago 2026 Brisbane International Highlights: Cash & Glasspool v Machac & Vocel

Watch the match highlights between Cash & Glasspool & Machac & Vocel in the Semi-Finals of the 2026 Brisbane International.

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11 h. ago United Cup Highlights: Taylor Fritz (USA) v Hubert Hurkacz (POL)

Watch the match highlights between Taylor Fritz (USA) & Hubert Hurkacz (POL) in the semifinals of the 2026 United Cup.

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11 h. ago 2026 Brisbane International Highlights: Cabral & Miedler v Doumbia & Reboul

Watch the match highlights between Cabral & Miedler & Doumbia & Reboul in Semi-Finals of the 2026 Brisbane International.

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13 h. ago United Cup Highlights: Bencic & Paul (SUI) v Mertens & Bergs (BEL)

Watch the match highlights between Bencic & Paul (SUI) & Mertens & Bergs (BEL) in the semifinals of the 2026 United Cup.

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14 h. ago 2026 Brisbane International Highlights: Jessica Pegula v Marta Kostyuk

Watch the match highlights between Jessica Pegula & Marta Kostyuk in the Semi-Finals of the 2026 Brisbane International.

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14 h. ago Waller mare cruises home in $500k Lakes to break Australian drought

Premier trainer Chris Waller won the $500,000 Lakes again, this time with a drought-breaking effort from Chica Mojito.

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15 h. ago United Cup Highlights: Stan Wawrinka (SUI) v Zizou Bergs (BEL)

Watch the match highlights between Stan Wawrinka (SUI) & Zizou Bergs (BEL) in the semifinals of the 2026 United Cup.

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15 h. ago 2026 Brisbane International Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka v Karolina Muchova

Watch the match highlights between Aryna Sabalenka & Karolina Muchova in the Semi-Finals of the 2026 Brisbane International.

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15 h. ago 2026 Brisbane International Highlights: Aleksandar Kovacevic v Brandon Nakashima

Watch the match highlights between Aleksandar Kovacevic & Brandon Nakashima in the Semi-Finals of the 2026 Brisbane International.

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18 h. ago Alex de Minaur is about to break into the world’s top five. He couldn’t care less

A constant focus on his ranking “consumed” Australia’s top male player last year. In 2026, he’s trying to stay more chilled – even though he’s on the brink of a career high.

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26 h. ago ‘Can I come see you for 10 minutes?’: Before she shocked the world, this US star sent an Aussie a text

Amanda Anisimova enjoyed a career-best season last year, making two grand slam finals, but her Australian best friend played a key role.

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26 h. ago In a race against time, fishers brave early starts and hazardous waters for this prized snail

With only four sessions permitted each season – each limited to just one hour between 7am and 8am – abalone fishers have limited time to catch their quota.

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31 h. ago 2026 Brisbane International Highlights: Daniil Medvedev v Kamil Majchrzak

Watch the match highlights between Daniil Medvedev & Kamil Majchrzak in the quarter finals of the 2026 Brisbane International.

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