11 h. ago Fermented poo and lunar cycles: How ‘witchcraft’ is used to perfect wine

Biodynamic principles have raised the eyebrows of modern science. But the limited research suggests it may lead to a better drop.

Politics

26 h. ago Is your drinking a problem? Four surprising signs to look out for

Everyone is familiar with the stereotypical alcoholic in a constant state of inebriation, but the signs your drinking is getting out of hand are not always obvious.

Politics

27 h. ago Tigers rising star hits market early as Souths bid for playmaker to stay

The Wests Tigers’ roster moves continue with one of their brightest local juniors sizing up a potential mid-season move with loan and swap deals being discussed.

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29 h. ago Small wonder: Willetton’s Little Gan’s rethinks the suburban, family

Asian-influenced pastas plus a snappy wine and drinks package in a cosy 24-seat setting equals a blueprint for the neighbourhood eatery circa 2025.

Politics

59 h. ago ASX set to slip, Wall Street drifts; Fed keeps rates on hold, eyes two cuts this year

US stocks are drifting lower after the Federal Reserve indicated it still may cut interest rates twice later this year in moves that would boost the economy.

Politics

60 h. ago Albanese is pulling away from the US – and Australians seem to love it

When the prime minister talks about “an Australian way” of doing things and highlights his deeper engagement with Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, he is signalling a slow movement out of the American orbit.

Politics

69 h. ago As a Millennial who lived through ‘heroin chic’, the Age of Ozempic terrifies me

Though it was far from perfect, the body positivity movement felt revolutionary in many ways. But so much of that essential change is being undone at breakneck speed.

Politics

3 d. ago The ‘Elvis of cultural theory’ on Trump, hope and history’s lessons

Slovenian philosopher and author Slavoj Žižek believes we need a radical re-arrangement of our way of life that moves towards global solidarity.

Politics

3 d. ago Ban lifted: Gay and bisexual men among 600,000 Australians newly eligible to donate blood

Rules that have effectively banned all sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma will be lifted in a world-first move.

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3 d. ago Ban lifted: Gay and bisexual men among over 600,000 Australians newly eligible to donate blood

Rules that have effectively banned all sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma will be lifted, in a world-first move that would expand Australia’s donor pool and redress a major source of stigma for LGBTQIA+ people.

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3 d. ago Khamenei won’t be hunted ‘for now’: Trump’s issues veiled threat, calls for Iran’s surrender

President Donald Trump said the US knew exactly where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was “hiding”, but he would not be killed – for now.

Politics

3 d. ago Khamenei won’t be hunted ‘for now’: Trump issues veiled threat, calls for Iran’s surrender

President Donald Trump said the US knew exactly where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was “hiding”, but he would not be killed – for now.

Politics

3 d. ago World waits on Trump’s next move as Middle East tensions ramp up

Global anxiety is centred on whether the US president can broker an end to the conflict or if he will instead help Israel destroy Iran’s key nuclear facility.

Politics

4 d. ago FOMO has hit the housing market, and it’s just the beginning

House prices are on the move and buyers have a sense of urgency – some would say panic – to get in before they are priced out.

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4 d. ago ‘There is more to someone than their data’: The dating filter behind an online gender war

Tinder users can now sort profiles by height, a move some say is excluding shorter men from the dating pool.

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4 d. ago Would you screen potential partners based on height? The dating filter fuelling an online gender war

Tinder users can now sort profiles by height, a move some say is excluding shorter men from the dating pool.

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4 d. ago Embattled Monash IVF moves to block defecting executive’s move to rival

As investigators focus on how patients have been harmed by recent Monash IVF errors, the fertility giant was in court fighting to prevent a former employee passing on commercial secrets to its biggest rival.

Politics

5 d. ago Bayern thrash team of forklift drivers and fizzy drinks salesmen 10

Bundesliga giants humiliate part-timers Auckland City in embarrassing mismatch at Club World Cup.

Politics

5 d. ago This iconic Melbourne bookshop is on the move – 120 metres up the road

After 100-odd years, the Hill of Content bookshop is moving but will remain on the hill in Bourke Street that gave it its name.

Politics

6 d. ago Like school shootings, political violence is becoming part of life in the US

The shootings of two politicians and their partners this weekend are part of a trend. Slowly but surely, political violence has moved from the fringes to an inescapable reality.

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