2 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.

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3 h. ago Allan’s antisemitism plan promises to crack down on social media and boost protest laws

The government has announced a five-point plan to address extremism and combat antisemitism in Victoria in the short and long-term following the Bondi attack.

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5 h. ago What to stream this week: A saucy retelling of the classic Amadeus and five more picks

Don’t miss the new take on the bitter rivalry between Mozart and Salieri, while Clueless’ Alicia Silverstone takes the lead again.

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11 h. ago Secret plan to abandon $90 million greyhound track as death toll hits 21

Secret minutes reveal Racing Queensland considered fleeing its new $90 million facility for Albion Park as greyhound deaths and track failures mounted at The Q

Events

13 h. ago Sunny with a chance of mangoes: Here’s the fresh produce forecast for Christmas

Ordering early is the secret to a wilt-free festive feast. Beat the heat, and the last-minute panic, with these expert tips on securing the best produce.

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28 h. ago Harbour views saved as court blocks controversial marina plan

The proposed marina expansion had raised the ire of residents and was vigorously opposed by the local council.

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35 h. ago More than 200 Victorian public schools urgently need repair. Check if yours is one of them

Records that the Victorian government fought for years to keep secret reveal that one in five of the state’s public schools is in “poor” condition and urgently needs repairs or rebuilding.

Politics

37 h. ago Where you live could add five centimetres to your waistline – but only for some

Research has joined the dots between housing density, disadvantage and obesity, in a study with implications for how we should plan our cities.

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48 h. ago Country champion takes step in the right direction after freak setback

Know Thyself proved he was back on track from a luckless setback, and ready for The Lakes, when he won at Randwick on Saturday.

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56 h. ago In 2025, Maya was an Australian Open wildcard. In 2026, she’s the nation’s best hope

Australian Maya Joint was ranked outside the top 100 at the start of 2025. Now, she’s on track to be seeded at a grand slam for the first time.

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56 h. ago In 2025, Maya was an Australian Open wildcard. In 2026, she’s the nation’s best women’s hope

Australian Maya Joint was ranked outside the top 100 at the start of 2025. Now, she’s on track to be seeded at a grand slam for the first time.

Politics

69 h. ago Blanket support for hospital reform after probe into baby’s death

There’s blanket support for hospital reform after a disturbing report into the death of baby Tommie Starkie at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Western Australia.

Events

69 h. 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.

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69 h. 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.

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2 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 How an anonymous tipster cracked the US university shooting case

Known only as “John”, the source is being hailed by investigators as the key figure who gave law enforcement the details needed to track down the suspected killer.

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 ‘We had to go to Plan B’: EU to loan $160 billion to Ukraine for war effort

The move sidestepped divisions over an unprecedented plan to finance Kyiv with Russian sovereign cash.

Economics

3 d. ago WA’s premier maternity hospital put on notice after damning report into baby boy’s death

Doctors and midwives at WA’s premier maternity hospital will undergo new training as part of an unprecedented cultural reform program after the death of a baby boy.

Events

3 d. ago The ‘secret sauce’ in TikTok’s US deal led by Trump’s billionaire friend

American officials have previously warned that ByteDance’s algorithm is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who can use it to shape content on the platform in a way that’s difficult to detect.

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