4 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

8 h. ago These common vaccines do more than prevent disease. They can prevent some cancers too

They were designed to prevent serious illnesses and disease such as shingles, hepatitis B and coronavirus but a growing body of evidence shows that some common vaccines have far-reaching health benefits.

Science

24 h. ago Friendship and healing come with a cherry on top for a special choir

For years, the residents of Aveo Cherry Tree Grove retirement village have found a second family in their community choir.

Politics

28 h. ago Big rise in private health insurance premiums flagged as costs soar

Private health insurance customers face their biggest premium hike in a decade as insurers face rising costs and consumers choose to downgrade their cover.

Politics

38 h. ago Andrew took Ghislaine Maxwell to Royal family’s inner sanctum, Epstein files reveal

The photo is one of a series of images exposing the unparalleled access to British high society and power that the former prince granted convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Politics

46 h. ago A year after WA Police were given powers to search for weapons, how effective has it been?

Police Minister Reece Whitby says the statistics show the laws are proving successful.

Events

46 h. ago A meat cleaver, axes: The weapons taken away under WA Police’s new search laws

Police Minister Reece Whitby says the statistics show the laws are proving successful.

Events

49 h. ago Surf lifesavers show powerful display of strength on Bondi Beach

There's been a powerful display of strength and solidarity in Bondi with surf lifesavers lining the 900-metre stretch of Bondi Beach.

Politics

60 h. ago Over 100 homes without power in Sydney following wild weather

Over 100 homes in Sydney’s upper north shore are without power after a large tree branch brought down power lines.

Politics

63 h. ago ‘Not possible’: Data centre frenzy threatens to overwhelm Victoria’s power grid

A leading energy expert has warned Victorians’ electricity bills could skyrocket unless the state government acts now.

Events

63 h. ago The Ashes third Test day three recap: The science behind Starc’s stranglehold over Ben Stokes

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the champion left-armer.

Politics

69 h. ago Cynicism about Frydenberg is familiar – and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

Politics

2 d. ago Minister also awaiting detail on health officials accused of corruption

The CCC alleges secret payments were taken to allow a medical company’s devices into public hospitals. The government say they don’t yet know who’s involved.

Politics

2 d. ago Minister awaiting detail on health officials accused of corruption

The CCC alleges secret payments were taken to allow the rollout of a medical company’s devices into public hospitals.

Politics

3 d. ago Our city is forever changed, but there is some light in the darkness

As Sydney tries to find a way to heal from the Bondi shootings, there is some comfort in the acts of courage and selflessness that have emerged.

Politics

3 d. ago The cynicism of Frydenberg is familiar — and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We’ve been shafted every way possible’: Residents furious after power line promise U

Dozens of power poles were installed during West Gate Tunnel works on the condition they would be temporary. Seven years later, they’re here to stay.

Politics

3 d. ago French anaesthetist ‘Dr Death’ killed 12 patients to ‘feed his thirst for power’

Frederic Pechier worked as an anaesthetist in two clinics when patients went into cardiac arrest in suspicious circumstances between 2008 and 2017.

Events

3 d. ago ATC board to remain in charge after court win over Racing NSW

The Australian Turf Club, which owns and operates Sydney’s major racecourses, has come out on top in the first round of its battle with the state’s powerful industry regulator.

Events

3 d. ago Forget ‘work hard, play harder’. This is the new mantra for high achievers

Federal MP Zali Steggall epitomises a new breed of C-suite executives, focused on setting goals and finding their physical limits. But is it doing them good?

Politics