3 h. ago Women over 40 should lift weights to stop their muscles ‘falling off a cliff’

Women’s muscle mass across the lifespan has been mapped for the first time by Australian researchers who found resistance training counters the effects of declining sex hormones.

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15 h. ago Waller mare cruises home in $500k Lakes to break Australian drought

Premier trainer Chris Waller won the $500,000 Lakes again, this time with a drought-breaking effort from Chica Mojito.

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19 h. ago Bestselling Australian author Trent Dalton withdraws from Adelaide Writers’ Week

Trent Dalton has joined dozens of prominent writers in withdrawing from Adelaide Writers’ Week after the Adelaide Festival board removed Palestinian-Australian writer Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from the line-up.

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26 h. ago The Say Nothing author on what he looks for in a story and his intriguing Australian connection

Patrick Radden Keefe shot into the literary stratosphere after his book about Northern Ireland, Say Nothing, was name-checked by Dua Lipa and Sarah Jessica Parker. His new book is one of the most hotly anticipated titles of 2026.

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27 h. ago ‘Can I come see you for 10 minutes?’: Before she shocked the world, this US star sent an Aussie a text

Amanda Anisimova enjoyed a career-best season last year, making two grand slam finals, but her Australian best friend played a key role.

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27 h. ago This was the modern art Ashes series. It was as intriguing as it was baffling

Idiosyncratic doesn’t nearly begin to cover it. Abstract, certainly, if not downright obtuse. Let’s take a tour of the gallery.

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27 h. ago Inside story: what it took to get Albanese to change his mind

It was a signal the prime minister could not ignore. Pressure was no longer coming only from grieving families or the opposition. It was coming from Labor’s own ranks.

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34 h. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: De Minaur defeats Hurkacz to keep Australian hopes alive

It all comes down to the mixed doubles, as John-Patrick Smith and Storm Hunter fight for a spot in tomorrow’s semi-finals. Follow all the action.

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34 h. ago ‘I thought the worst had happened’: WA mum’s pool nightmare sparks summer warning

New data reveals the number of children treated for injuries at Perth Children’s Hospital’s emergency department last month, with one family’s story serving as a warning to others.

Events

35 h. ago Dozens of writers withdraw from event after Palestinian author dropped

Dozens of writers have pulled out of the Adelaide Writers' Week after it dropped a Palestinian author from the program.

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38 h. ago It took me 25 years to finish my new historical novel, but the story never left me

Journalist and author Candida Baker reflects on her career, and why the idea for her new novel never left her.

Culture

38 h. ago ‘I’ve read the speculation’: Craig Tiley addresses US tennis links for the first time

Tiley has transformed the Australian Open into the country’s biggest sporting and entertainment event, but he’s been linked to a shock defection.

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39 h. ago Star British author Zadie Smith joins dozens of authors boycotting Adelaide Writers’ Week

Local and international writers have pulled out of one of the country’s best-loved writers’ festivals after Palestinian-Australian Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah was removed from its program.

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40 h. ago With the Ashes secured, now it’s time to start regenerating this Australian side

The most difficult period for selectors is when a team is nearing the end of its cycle. It’s time for the Australian selectors to start looking to the future.

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40 h. ago Tiley backs Kyrgios in ruling himself out of playing Australian Open singles

Nick Kyrgios will not compete for a place in the Australian Open singles draw, instead focusing on doubles with Thanasi Kokkinakis.

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43 h. ago So you’ve got $20,000 and want to meet Roger Federer? There’s still a problem

The eye-watering price tag for a chat and handshake with the Swiss tennis legend before the Australian Open hasn’t deterred customers.

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43 h. ago Kyrgios rules himself out of playing Australian Open singles

Nick Kyrgios will not compete for a place in the Australian Open singles draw, after deciding to focus on doubles with Thanasi Kokkinakis.

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47 h. ago ASX edges up despite weak Wall Street lead; Oil companies gain

Oil and coal miners helped lift the Australian sharemarket slightly on Friday morning despite a weak lead from Wall Street overnight.

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50 h. ago ‘I’ve never cried so much in my life’: Robert Irwin plans his next steps

He’s come down to earth after Dancing with the Stars, but the Australian star now has big plans for his future.

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51 h. ago Working from home this summer? Avoid these five common traps

There’s something uniquely Australian about trying to finish a report while watching the ocean through a holiday rental window. But it could hurt your career.

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