Monday, 31 March 2025

Worse than Russia? Voters fear Trump’s America

Former ambassadors and Defence officials warned on Monday that Australia should shift to a stronger form of self-defence in case the US retreated from the ANZUS alliance.

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Sunday, 30 March 2025

The rules around toilets on planes (and lack of them)

Earlier this month, Qantas passengers on a nine-hour flight to Hong Kong were warned that three of the five toilets wouldn’t be working.

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Saturday, 29 March 2025

Adrian bought a glamorous new home. Then there was a $3000-a-year catch

It looked a fabulous prospect: living above a five-star hotel with a rooftop pool and gym. Then things went downhill.

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Inside this renovated duplex with world-class views of the Sydney Opera House

The views from this home are matched only by the art and design found within.

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Playful kids room decor and where to buy it

Fun finds for kids, from quality furniture to a room-brightening rug and boots that make light work of muddy puddles.

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Friday, 28 March 2025

‘It gets harder. But you’ve got to get on’: Skye Leckie on the myths around grief

The philanthropist opens up about missing her late husband, TV executive David Leckie – and the day he compared her to Kerry Packer.

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On board the game-changing cruise ship built for $1.6 billion

There’s plenty to keep you amused on Celebrity Edge, but watch out for added extras charged in US dollars.

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How new electoral boundaries have changed Sydney’s political map

A Sydney electorate contested for 120 years has been abolished, and another high-profile seat is now ultra-marginal following a sweeping redistribution.

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‘Sometimes I really admire myself’: Tu’s rise from market stall to real-estate riches

She describes her life as a “Chinese fairytale”, but there’s more to Monika Tu than just glitz, glamour and a fabulously opulent wardrobe.

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Thursday, 27 March 2025

The new bucket list for the Pacific and Australasia

The nations of Oceania are a captivating blend of pristine nature, cultural heritage and vibrant cities that even the most hardworking traveller will never exhaust.

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The new highlights of North and Central America

From the bright lights of Broadway to the northern lights, the Americas add up to epic destinations.

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The 25 bucket-list highlights of Africa

Traditionally unloved, Africa is on the brink of a new age of tourism.

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Twenty highlights of Antarctica, the ultimate bucket-list destination

In this icy continent at the bottom of the globe life-defining experiences occur several times each day.

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Wednesday, 26 March 2025

The secret process that helps this trainer prepare dogs for stage and screen stardom

Luke Hura had the job of getting two groodles ready to play the dog Sandy in the beloved musical Annie at the Capitol Theatre. Here’s how he did it.

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We’ve entered the age of the hot cross ice-cream, loaf, sandwich and ‘crosskie’

The Easter market is increasingly competitive among Sydney bakeries. Expect more coconut, gelato and yuzu in your bun this year.

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DCE is a $1.5m halfback who can play until he’s 40. So who is getting a bargain?

Rugby league’s changing nature and Daly Cherry-Evans’ rare ability as an elite playmaker makes him worth his weight in gold.

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The real winners and losers from Albanese’s handouts

Cost-of-living pressures have dominated the Albanese government’s term. New analysis shows who it has tried to dull the pain for.

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Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The crime that killed 278 people – and the push to include it in Ukraine peace deal

Families of those who lost their lives over Ukraine 10 years ago want US President Donald Trump to ensure responsibility for the atrocity is included in any peace deal with Russia.

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Why our former PMs should speak up, not shut up

Julia Gillard has been praised for maintaining a dignified silence since leaving politics. But wouldn’t we like to hear more from her?

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Monday, 24 March 2025

Inside Joe Hockey’s power-heavy garden party

The former federal treasurer can still draw a crowd of political and media elites

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