8 h. ago ‘I discovered things I had no idea about!’: The factory visit that surprised Dr Karl

In season two of his ABC series, the popular scientist uncovers the history of even more Australian products.

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8 h. ago Meet the women who unlocked the secret history of this Sydney site

Ancient camping sites where Indigenous people fired clay balls for underground ovens proved this development in south-west Sydney was anything but undeveloped.

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22 h. ago Mamdani uses first speech to make clear he will stand up to Trump

The New York mayor unapologetically promised to lead as a democratic socialist, issuing a warning to those who believed he might moderate his positions after taking office.

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32 h. ago If you have a problem with thong bikinis, the problem is you

From surf lifesavers to Love Island stars, the thong is a practical beach staple – so why are we only clutching our pearls when women wear them?

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32 h. ago Artbank is now 45. But what is it, and why is it marking such an odd birthday?

Artbank’s recent history has been a little turbulent but things are on the up for an organisation with a big job to do.

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32 h. ago Where we went in 2025: The most popular destinations for Australians

Despite wars, changing entry requirements and a weak dollar, Australians’ love of travel showed no sign of slowing down in the past year.

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37 h. ago ‘A national crisis’: Scores of business leaders unite to back Bondi royal commission

More than 100 prominent figures have signed an open letter calling for a national inquiry, heaping more pressures on the prime minister.

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42 h. ago She submitted a heartbreaking gift of an essay. Weeks later, she was gone

It was the kind of piece that rarely lands on an editor’s desk, both completely raw and perfectly realised. David Remnick accepted it immediately.

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42 h. ago Sydney closes dark chapter with emphatic New Year's celebrations

A spectacular show of light and love has helped close a dark chapter in Sydney's history.

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42 h. ago Katie has toured Europe’s treasures and been paid for the pleasure

Tour guide Katie Berridge saw the northern lights in Norway, rode gondolas in Venice - and fell in love while helping tourists enjoy expansive holidays.

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50 h. ago Don’t come for the plot – but do stay for the costumes, choreography and music

Not much actually happens in the musical Cats, but the sheer spectacle of this new production will satisfy the nostalgia craving.

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50 h. ago Australia back subcontinent specialists, injured stars in T20 World Cup squad

Australia has named its 15-man squad after missing the semi-finals of the past two tournaments.

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50 h. ago Why Australia has backed two spinners with one wicket between them for T20 World Cup

Australia have named their 15-man squad after missing the semi-finals of the past two tournaments.

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56 h. ago We may all love The Pitt, but don’t forget it was ER that led the way

TV has changed radically in past decades but thankfully, good drama, especially of the medical kind, never goes out of style.

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56 h. ago Paradise lost: Why the SCG is now a spinner’s worst nightmare

Australia just hosted the first Test in its history that did not feature a single ball of spin. And life may not get much easier in Sydney, traditionally a haven for slow bowlers.

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61 h. ago History’s cruel ledger squared by a peek into 332 boxes from the past

The release of cabinet papers from the Cain and Kirner governments cast new light on the extent of state reforms before economic disaster struck.

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3 d. ago Love a chat with your barista? You could be feeding your social biome

Many of us feel lonelier than ever. But research suggests the small real-world interactions we take for granted have more value than we realise.

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3 d. ago Imagination comes before love for this effortlessly marvellous author

In her latest hard-to-define book, Jeanette Winterson skips over genres in an ode to storytelling.

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3 d. ago Even after suffering the worst, this beach is us at our best

Weeks ago, it was the scene of unimaginable terror. Rose Jackson, born and bred in the eastern suburbs, reflects on why Bondi will endure as the dynamic beating heart of our city.

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3 d. ago Subsidies, sweeteners and price hikes: What changes on January 1

Long-promised changes in force in the new year include protections for cash, passport price hikes, and the arrival of Australia’s first Centre for Disease Control.

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