18 h. ago My bayside suburb has no shopping strip, cafe, or even a milk bar. That’s how we like it

It is not far from the CBD, but my suburb is the antithesis of inner-city hustle, a place where the snapper bite at dawn, pelicans drift overhead, and footpaths wind alongside the creek.

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2 d. ago ‘The most beautiful moment’: Jacarandas bloom early in Sydney

The purple reign has begun again across town, with the trees a perfect backdrop for Instagram photos.

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4 d. ago Meet the next generation of coaches hoping to launch into the NRL

The Brisbane Broncos needed someone to inject a tough, physical edge. One of their former enforcers was identified as the perfect candidate.

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4 d. ago Healing huts and mindfulness: How bees became the new wellness influencers

The benefits of keeping bees go beyond honey. As more people are discovering, these super pollinators are the perfect antidote to a busy world.

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5 d. ago No time to work out? Why the ‘good enough’ method works so well

Life is busy. Instead of the perfect or even “just right” amount of activity, aim for “good enough” – and still reap the benefits.

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6 d. ago WA rangers expose hiding spots of illegal fishers in croc country crackdown

It’s muggy, remote and unforgiving – but it’s also previously been the perfect place for illegal fishers to hide.

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8 d. ago It took 10 years to build, but does it deliver the perfect toast?

A team of Australian researchers spent a decade developing a toaster that watches the slices for you, so every type of bread is done to your liking.

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9 d. ago Perfect the Olsen twins’ signature hairstyle for a fraction of the cost at home

What is “princess hair” and how do you get it?

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1 week ago Pash is perfect: Why the word for kissing needs a dictionary recall

“Snog” is disgusting, “smooch” is too cutesy and “tonsil hockey” is beyond the pale.

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1 week ago The Saints’ treatment of Leek Aleer is despicable, and it could come back to bite them

St Kilda’s fishing expedition has hit a snag as they shockingly withdrew their interest in the Giants defender. We wait with bated breath to see if it pays off or backfires.

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1 week ago Jo has lived without money for 10 years. Her best friend says it makes perfect sense

The friends live together in a ‘messy, multi-generational household’ with occasional friction – and chickens.

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1 week ago If there’s one thing better than Tim Tams, it’s this fudgy chocolate slice

Reinvent one of Australia’s most popular biscuits with this simple treat that’s perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

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2 w. ago How the shape and design of your wine glass transforms taste and aroma

Elevate your wine experience. Discover the perfect glass for every sip

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2 w. ago Cats confident in their management of Bailey Smith’s behaviour after Mad Monday posts

Geelong footy boss Andrew Mackie says the club is not perfect and will educate its players and staff after attracting criticism for social media posts sent their Mad Monday celebrations.

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2 w. ago The very Aussie ingredient behind Caroline’s porridge world championship win

Food stylist Caroline Velik spent more than a decade trying to devise the perfect breakfast – and she now has a world title to prove she has made it.

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2 w. ago The very Aussie tweak behind Caroline’s porridge world championship win

Food stylist Caroline Velik spent more than a decade trying to devise the perfect breakfast – and she now has a world title to prove she has made it.

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2 w. ago Even more than kids, it’s our Boomer parents who need protecting from AI slop

Older adults are uniquely at risk from bot-designed, addictive online content. Cognitive decline can affect self-control and compulsive behaviour – a perfect recipe for endless scrolling.

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2 w. ago ‘It’s chaotic. It’s unhinged. It’s excellent’: The first Fringe Festival reviews are in

From nostalgia and cinema, to artists baring all, here are our latest reviews of the Fringe.

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2 w. ago Rebel Wilson allegedly sought to smear producer as ‘the Indian Ghislaine Maxwell’

The fallout over the Australian film The Deb has become even more bitter, with actor Charlotte MacInnes claiming she was defamed by the Pitch Perfect actor-turned-director.

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2 w. ago Horses, contortionism and some horrifying audience participation: The first Fringe festival reviews are in

From nostalgia and cinema, to artists baring all, here are our latest reviews of the Fringe Festival.

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