53 h. ago Aussie drama tries to capture the Postcard Bandit – but the robber remains elusive

The new six-part drama works – with much invention – as a familiar crime story, but the psychological portrait is grasping.

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58 h. ago ‘OK, I’ve dealt with all of this’: Why Evonne Goolagong’s story still matters

Lila McGuire is playing the tennis legend in a new ABC TV series. She may have been born decades after Goolagong’s final victory but much about her life is familiar.

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2 d. ago The story of how ancient alchemy led to the birth of modern science

Philip Ball’s new book traces the origins of alchemy, once seen as akin to witchcraft.

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3 d. ago Goolagong is a smashing biopic, with a backhanded serve of fury

The three-part biopic of the Australian tennis champion is a fitting tribute, if a little shy on the sporting action.

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5 d. ago ‘This one’s going to sting’: The blunt phone call from cricket boss to the MCC amid Boxing Day disaster

The inside story of a two-day Test match, the commercial fiasco that followed, and the curator at the centre of it.

Politics

6 d. ago There are three kinds of antisemitism – each needs to be dealt with differently

As the situation stands, there appears to be no singular, monolithic antisemitism festering in Australia but rather multiple different mutations of this ancient virus.

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9 d. ago Cruising is booming in Asia and that’s good news for Australians

No matter what your cruise style or budget, you’ll find a new voyage to suit you on this continent where cruising is finally surging.

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9 d. ago Statue of imitations: How Boland’s carnage created an MCG catchcry for the ages

No matter where Scotty Boland plays around the world, people are still yelling at him, “build the man a statue’.

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9 d. ago Japanese subs, love letters and bohemian sailors: The incredible history of the Kathleen Gillett

A survivor of the first Sydney to Hobart race in 1945, the Kathleen Gillett will compete again in the race’s 80th edition. Few, if any, in this year’s fleet boast a better origin story.

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1 week ago Two brothers and one dire diagnosis adds up to a charming tale

New French movie My Brother’s Band reworks the odd couple story to great effect.

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1 week ago Story Bridge Hotel owners plan illuminated tower at Kangaroo Point

Owners of the Story Bridge Hotel propose an illuminated dual-tower project featuring a first-of-its-kind “live data” luminous art installation.

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2 w. ago Victorian government warns people planning to protest in Melbourne

The Victorian Government has warned anyone who protests in Melbourne in the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack will be "dealt with by police".

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2 w. ago Melbourne activists warned not to use Bondi grief for protests

“If you are going to come into the city and whip up hate and division you will be dealt with by police,” Premier Jacinta Allan said.

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2 w. ago What happens if your ATAR is too low for your university course?

About 34,000 students across Queensland will receive their ATAR at midday on Thursday, but how much does that number really matter?

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2 w. ago This story of family, art and legacy is already tipped to win the Best Film Oscar

Norwegian director Joachim Trier’s new film explores home, intimacy, familiar spaces, lifelong friendships and childhood scars.

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2 w. ago Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s romance changed movie history

It was love at first sight when director Rob Reiner met photographer Michele Singer on the set of When Harry Met Sally... – so much so that their love story changed the plot of the film.

Culture

2 w. ago As a trauma expert, here’s how to look after yourself and others after a tragedy like Bondi

Over the next few weeks, months and even years, many Australians will be struggling to process their experiences of Sunday night. Trauma is normal and shouldn’t be dealt with alone.

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2 w. ago It’s gruesome work, but on Kangaroo Island, it’s one of the best things an animal lover can do

When it comes to eradicating feral animals, islands across the world are a success story. Kangaroo Island is keen to reap the benefits.

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2 w. ago ‘A story that unites generations’: Why do Titanic artefacts draw crowds halfway across the world?

From the Hollywood blockbuster to documentaries exploring what occurred in the aftermath, and some weird yet entertaining spinoffs, the Titanic’s tale remains relevant more than a century on.

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3 w. ago She was one of Australia’s hottest TV stars – then she vanished. What happened to Tania Lacy?

A dramatic firing, cruel rumours and a battle with addiction saw this 1990s TV sensation retreat from the limelight. Now, Lacy reveals the story behind her disappearance.

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