88 m. ago Former Love Machine owner faces court over alleged rape of employee

Andrew Varigos, a former owner and manager of Love Machine nightclub, has faced court over the alleged rape and assault of an employee following a wild night of partying at the venue in 2020.

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1 hour ago Victim’s family shed tears as teen found guilty of murdering doctor

Ashley Gordon, 33, was stabbed to death by a 16-year-old he disturbed stealing shoes, jewellery and electronics from his Doncaster home.

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4 h. ago Looking for something new to read? Here are 10 of the latest books

Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction books

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4 h. ago Teen home invader found guilty of murdering Melbourne doctor

Ashley Gordon, 33, was stabbed to death by a 16-year-old he disturbed stealing shoes, jewellery and electronics from his Doncaster home.

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7 h. ago ‘Vampire running the blood bank’: The moment MP’s alleged teen victim spoke out

The man said he came forward with sexual abuse allegations after learning Gareth Ward had been appointed the minister responsible for foster children.

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8 h. ago The books I loved as a teen have dated, but they got one thing right

The cheesy Sweet Dreams romance novels and the soapie Sweet valley High series haven’t aged particularly well, but I did take inspiration from them for my own teen romance novel.

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13 h. ago This year’s Miles Franklin shortlist features an Australian first

The works by the six authors on the shortlist for the prestigious award “refuse to compromise”, say the judging panel.

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14 h. ago This hilarious, moving book confirms that women are the superior sex

Emma Pattee’s debut novel is a funny and heart-wrenching feminist survivalist tale.

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20 h. ago A deep dive into Bitcoin’s enduring riddle: the identity of its inventor

A former WIRED writer details his 15-year search for the true identity of “Mr Nakamoto”, the pseudonym behind the cryptocurrency.

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29 h. ago Get your copy of Kate Halfpenny’s new book Boogie Wonderland

Get 37 per cent off copies of the columnist’s memoir in a special deal with Booktopia.

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30 h. ago How the LNP government budget sells a ‘fresh start’ after five years of Dick

Every primary school student in Queensland will get $100 in the LNP’s first budget since 2014. But as the treasurer reveals his pathway to surplus, the books show deficits for years.

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32 h. ago I have an overseas trip booked. Do I need to rethink my travel plans?

What happens when disaster strikes on holiday? Here’s how you can prepare before takeoff to prevent pain once you land.

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32 h. ago Tammy Hembrow thanks fans for their support following divorce announcement

Influencer Tammy Hembrow thanks followers for their messages of support after she announced split from Love Island Australia's Matt Zukowski.

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33 h. ago Identical twins Yvette and Linda share hilarious dating story

The Perth sisters reveal whether they've dated the same guy on TODAY.

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39 h. ago The most infuriating things about our favourite holiday destinations

Our writers reveal their personal pet peeves about some of the world’s best-loved travel hotspots.

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39 h. ago Carnaby’s carnage laid bare in ongoing fallout from WA’s horror summer

Pets have become pests to those on the frontlines of the battle to save WA’s best-loved bird; and they’ve laid bare new details of just how bad things can get.

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50 h. ago Parents ‘lonely and empty’ after son killed by speeding teen driver

Data analyst William Taylor was killed by an unlicensed teenage driver in a stolen car with friends who pleaded with him to stop.

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57 h. ago I have a trip booked this school holidays. Do I need to rethink my travel plans?

What happens when disaster strikes on holiday? Here’s how you can prepare before takeoff to prevent pain once you land.

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63 h. ago A deep dive into romcoms, from 1930s screwball comedies to today

This guide to the genre is endearingly affectionate in its embrace of the romantic comedy in cinema.

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63 h. ago ‘Least wanted’ to loved: Make friends with four tricky veg (including Brussels sprouts)

Transform your plate by giving some of the least popular vegetables a delicious second chance.

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