11 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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19 h. ago The Romans used urine, we use lasers. What are the best methods to whiten your teeth?

There are plenty of teeth whitening products on the market, with some making big claims. But are they effective? And, more importantly, will they do more harm than good?

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30 h. ago Labor will force developers to protect wildlife – but it needs the Coalition’s help

Environment Minister Murray Watt is promising strict new requirements on project developers to prevent harm to nature.

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33 h. ago Two teens suffer slash wounds in machete attack near Luna Park

Police are investigating after two teens were wounded following an altercation with a group wielding machetes near Luna Park in St Kilda on Sunday night.

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41 h. ago How King Charles convinced Andrew to give up his titles – and the ‘fundamental fault line’ that exposed him

Last Monday, Buckingham Palace was still said to be “at a loss” over the Andrew question. By Friday afternoon, there were rumours the King was “considering” removing the duke’s title. Hours later, a statement was released.

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2 d. ago Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after King Charles meeting

Associate editor at the Daily Mirror, Russell Myers, discusses the news that Prince Andrew has given up his Duke of York title after speaking with King Charles.

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2 d. ago The final straw for a King whose brother had become poisonous

Not in a lifetime has there been such a downfall of a duke. Prince Andrew has given up his Duke of York title, under growing public pressure and a King who has lost his patience.

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3 d. ago Prince Andrew to give up royal title of Duke of York after talks with King Charles

The younger brother of King Charles III said he and the royal family had decided “the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family”.

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3 d. ago ‘They try to make it too fair’: Steiner’s McLaren warning as he backs Piastri for world title

Formula 1 cult hero Guenther Steiner thinks Oscar Piastri will win this year’s driver’s title, but only if McLaren throw their full support behind him.

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3 d. ago ‘Not just a place of transaction’: Melbourne’s most popular shopping strips revealed

A surprising new champion of Melbourne’s high streets has emerged after near-historic high vacancy rates.

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5 d. ago Magic mushrooms, MDMA therapy covered by private health in Brisbane first

The treatment can cost up to $30,000 but for eligible patients, will soon be covered by one of Australia’s leading private health insurers.

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6 d. ago Israel opens fire on ‘suspects’ in Gaza, as cracks appear in ceasefire deal

At least six Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the Gaza Strip, local authorities say, less than 24 hours after the US president declared peace.

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6 d. ago Joy, tears and pain: Hostages reunite with families after two years of suffering

Emotional scenes unfolded in videos released showing the 20 living Israeli hostages reuniting with relatives and partners, many of whom had feared they would never see their loved ones again.

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7 d. ago ‘Parallel economy’: Psychiatrists, AMA and pharmacists sound alarm on cannabis scripts

New rules will target telehealth, but health professionals warn enforcement in cannabis prescribing is key to protect mentally ill patients from a system prioritising speed over safety.

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7 d. ago We moved to a suburb with a bad rep. Then we forgot to lock the house and car

My suburb is well known, but not for the right reasons. YouTubers and TikTokers often visit to film content with titles like: “Inside Melbourne’s most dangerous suburb”.

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7 d. ago Abbott says Ley and Liberals need to learn from his stint as opposition leader

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the Coalition to redirect its focus as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley suffered a huge slump in her approval rating after a month of Liberal Party infighting.

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8 d. ago Selling pep talks for $150: The bizarre mystery of the Ben Roberts

Already stripped of his reputation after a court declared him a war criminal, the former soldier and Victoria Cross recipient is now being impersonated on the personalised video site Cameo.

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8 d. ago Parramatta Road foodies show there’s still appetite for hospitality

With traffic congestion and expensive or non-existent parking, the once-bustling retail and culture strip is now primarily a thoroughfare to somewhere else – but you’ll still find charm if you know where to look.

Science

8 d. ago The world looks to Trump for peace, we get volatility and the master of grift

Trump uses unpredictability as leverage as we’ve seen from Ukraine to Gaza but he mistakes confusion for control, volatility for strength.

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9 d. ago Taylor Swift and the Liberal Party suffer from the same problem

Once a political party starts fighting about its own fighting, and once its chief output is about itself, it needs fresh material. Just like Tay Tay.

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