45 h. ago What do these shows have in common? They don’t mind getting it wrong

That Starbucks cup should never have found its way into Game of Thrones but sometimes there’s a case for rewriting history.

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54 h. ago Cracking crime caper feels like the Dukes of Hazzard directed by Quentin Tarantino

Set in 1972 and echoing the style of shows from that era, Duster is great fun, with just a hint of more serious matters on its mind.

Events

4 d. ago ‘What if they’re wrong?’ When to get a second opinion from a doctor

Getting another view can be the sensible thing to do, or simply reassuring. When might you want one – and what are the red flags?

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5 d. ago As I cover the world’s biggest stories, my mind always returns to that Australian classroom

So often during my time in Europe, I have been struck by deja vu – only to realise that Ms Needham had brought me here once before, through the pages of a history book.

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6 d. ago Four ways to sharpen your mind and stay relevant in the age of AI

As AI starts to monumentally change how we work, we must become better thinkers. But chances are, many of us have never been taught how to think.

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6 d. ago Our critic doesn’t like to eat out for brunch. This neighbourhood cafe changed his mind

You can now book for dinner at Cafe Cressida too, whose menu comes from “one of Sydney’s most proficient cross-pollinators of cuisines”.

Culture

6 d. ago From expulsion to Origin: Fressard’s journey to Blues jersey

NSW winger Jayme Fressard was, by her own admission, hanging around with the wrong crowd. Now, she’s an Origin star.

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7 d. ago Julie knew something was wrong. Finally, with a hand over her face, Sarah told her

After testifying at a rape trial, Sarah Rosenberg, supported by her lawyer mum Julie, has founded an online resource for victims of sexual violence.

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8 d. ago He was the Coalition’s campaign attack dog for five weeks; now James Paterson can speak freely

The Coalition’s chief campaign spokesman says “lots of things” went wrong in the lead-up to polling day, ranging from poor advertising to policy mistakes.

Events

9 d. ago Sitting for long periods can cause weak hips. Try these moves to strengthen them

Among the many risks of a sedentary lifestyle, tight hips may not rate highly, but they are a common cause of lower back, hip and knee pain. Here’s how to loosen things up.

Politics

1 week ago The trip was the wrong call, but the umpires didn’t cost the Pies victory

Patrick Dangerfield had a bigger say on Geelong beating Collingwood than the umpires did. So did the uppity Bailey Smith.

Politics

1 week ago Democracy bingo anyone? These seats hold the key to a winning card

After five weeks of campaign word games, blame games and mind games, voters will finally choose the next prime minister, and it all hinges on about 30 seats.

Politics

1 week ago ‘They fired the wrong guy’: Blowtorch turns to Hegseth as Waltz pays for Signalgate

US President Donald Trump has removed national security adviser Mike Waltz from his post and sent him off to be an ambassador to the United Nations, a body the president holds in contempt.

Events

1 week ago When it comes to grieving an old friend, there is no rule book

Familiar rituals can strike the wrong chord when saying goodbye to a significant other who’s not a spouse, a lover or a family member.

Politics

1 week ago What happens on the way to opening night? It’s quite a drama

S. Shakthidharan thrilled us with Counting and Cracking. Now, as his new play, The Wrong Gods, makes its world premiere, rehearsal diaries relive the highs and lows.

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2 w. ago The upstart: How some Seoul searching led Tom White to the fight of his life

“I came to the realisation that I was on the wrong path, that I’m not a financially motivated person.”

Events

2 w. ago Think you know First Nations music? This block party will blow your mind

Expect the unexpected when dozens of musicians and DJs take to stages across three Melbourne venues for the Uncle Archie Roach Block Party.

Politics

2 w. ago I thought Kim Williams was the wrong pick to lead the ABC. Now I’m sure

The ABC’s chair has intervened to get airtime for a small-time comic. So is this what Kim Williams is doing with his time?

Politics

2 w. ago Peter Dutton’s Welcome to Country claim comes from a common misconception about the ancient ceremony

Antagonism towards the tradition has been bubbling for months, but an argument the opposition leader recently made on the national stage is steeped in a fundamental misunderstanding.

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2 w. ago There’s a bear in where? Why Perth is wrong spot for club’s return

The Bears’ comeback brings to a conclusion a long and sad saga, but there was a far more obvious location for their new home than Western Australia.

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