8 h. ago Victoria’s historic treaty makes First Peoples feel ‘safe’ – but here’s what it doesn’t include

A common fear that dogged Anthony Albanese’s Voice to parliament referendum campaign will not be realised in the legislation before state members.

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16 h. ago It’s tough, but I’d do this cycling holiday again in a heartbeat

My hands are so numb I can’t feel the handlebars. My enthusiasm for cycling – and possibly life itself – is dissipating.

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28 h. ago As a Jew, I feel less safe than ever, but now we must share Gazans’ agony

For my child’s sake, my heartbreak over October 7 and the surging antisemitism in its wake cannot shield me from what lies buried in Gaza’s rubble.

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40 h. ago Give your home an instant futuristic feel by mixing these materials

For a cool and contemporary look, combine chrome and glass with furniture destined to become design classics.

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52 h. ago A single piece of cloth stands between this student and his lifelong dream of becoming a paramedic

For religious reasons Prabhjeet Gill has a beard and does not cut his hair. He was shocked when he was told this meant he couldn’t do a required mask-fitting test.

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3 d. ago Poor track design contributed to Queensland greyhound deaths: report

Animal welfare was meant to be ‘at the core’ of The Q’s design, but a new report has found that did little to prevent up to 16 deaths at the venue this year.

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4 d. ago Michelle Payne took the Melbourne Cup on tour. This is what it meant to the people of Ballarat

A decade on from her history-making Melbourne Cup victory, Michelle Payne and Prince Of Penzance continue to inspire people. On Thursday, some of those people told their stories as she toured the Cup around her hometown.

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5 d. ago Facing other parents’ judgment, I put my baby into childcare at four months

Where most parents take a year out with their babies, our son began childcare early because, as the old saying goes, it takes a village.

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8 d. ago World Cup wins, Origin glory, records – but one moment with his autistic son meant more than all of it for Papalii

Raiders hardman Josh Papalii has had a remarkable year and a stellar career. But one recent moment with his four-year-old autistic son Joshua topped all of it.

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9 d. ago Motherhood is meant to be all about the village. Why then, did I feel so lonely?

We know becoming a parent comes with many challenges, but I was not ready for the creeping loneliness that overwhelmed me at times. Here’s how I found connection.

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9 d. ago This Carlton star heard the rumours he was partying. He was in the midst of a much lonelier struggle

Elijah Hollands thought he could overcome his battles on his own. But when he hit a low point mid-season, he knew his problems were only going to grow unless he had a serious reset.

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1 week ago The housing numbers that show why we’re locked into an endless conflict

When people feel so insecure about something so essential, everything frays. The research is clear that economic distress has deep psychological effects.

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1 week ago ‘I don’t want to name names’: Olympia Valance’s biggest red carpet regret

The actor and mother-of-one shares her tips on motherhood style, and the one trend she’ll never wear.

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2 w. ago How to cope in Tokyo’s most notorious entertainment district

You’ll come across all kinds of things here: Godzilla, pretty men that work in bars for lonely women, fake monks begging, annoying touts, the odd gangster.

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2 w. ago ‘Does break my heart’: Phoebe Burgess lists Southern Highlands home

The former journalist and now influencer fell in love with the Tuscan feel of the four-bedroom house. But then life took hold.

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2 w. ago Cranking up the tension: Why Bellamy v Maguire is such an awkward affair

The two coaches have known each other for decades, so why does their reunion for the decider feel so stilted?

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2 w. ago Left the reno too late? The micro updates to refresh your home before Christmas

The major works might have to wait until next year but there are still plenty of ways to make your home look and feel its best before party season kicks in.

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2 w. ago ‘Radio silence for days’: The uneasy calm before Hastie’s bombshell resignation

The former SAS captain has always been a lone wolf, but his colleagues are confused about whether he is laying the groundwork for a challenge or acting erratically without an end game.

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2 w. ago Friends fall out all the time. So why does it feel worse than heartbreak?

Romantic break-ups get all the attention, but the end of a friendship also leaves its mark.

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2 w. ago My youngest child’s in Year 12: It’s the end of school for all of us

My daughter’s graduation is triggering memories of my own final weeks. Will she feel the same way?

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