Australia
Fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez on his favourite scents
Stephanie Darling unveils some glowing skin boosters and talks with fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez about his abiding love of musk.
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The boldest and brightest homewares to make a statement
Make a statement with daring shapes and vibrant colour – wallflowers need not apply.
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Speed camera fines hit $200m as experts push for 30km/h limit in city
The number of speed camera fines has doubled in four years, raking in more than $200 million in 2020-21 for the NSW government.
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Councils turn to skate parks to occupy youth but locals fear anti-social behaviour
Sydney councils are continuing to build skate parks despite strong opposition from some residents.
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Florence’s health deteriorated after divorce, until she learnt the science of heartbreak
Florence Williams was thrown by how badly the heartbreak knocked her off her feet, until she understood why and found strategies to alleviate the suffering.
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Darren Hayes on coming out, divorce and what makes his husband ‘perfect’
The musician opens up about the women who have influenced his life, and his husband, Richard Cullen.
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What Alison Daddo wishes she knew about menopause before going through it
When Alison Daddo noticed her body changing and growing in her mid-40s, she had no idea what a ride she’d be on for the next few years.
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‘Tsunami of cultural change’: The battle over Australia’s museums
A culture war has enveloped the world’s museum directors, but inside Australia’s cultural institutions the debate seems to have been won .
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‘It was crazy before’: Jennifer Connelly on how movies have changed after #MeToo
It’s the sequel decades in the making. Michael Idato speaks to Jennifer Connelly about reviving the Top Gun story and how times have changed since the original – both on and offscreen.
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Infrastructure fails to keep up with population boom in Melbourne’s north
Travelling in Melbourne’s north remains “painful and frustrating”, Tamara Nolan says, with no end in sight.
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I spent $2000 in under two hours on clothes – and learnt important style lessons
Demand for personal stylists is rising as time-poor, fashion-conscious women and men ask the experts to help them get dressed. After my experience, I can’t wait to do it again.
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The new parliament must address paid parental leave
Australia’s policy no longer meets the diverse needs of many families. Parents should get six months of gender-neutral paid parental leave to encourage shared care.
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You’re more likely to die from COVID-19 if you live in these areas
The council area of Brimbank in Melbourne’s west has had the highest number of COVID deaths in Victoria in the first four months of the year, more than its death toll for all of 2021.
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The class of 2022 will be the voters of 2025 - and they’ll have plenty of reasons to cast their ballots
If you’re under 18, don’t think you can’t become engaged in our democracy.
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‘Time for renewal’: The plan to turn the Powerhouse Museum into a late-night destination
An ambitious plan to transform the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo into a late-night precinct has provoked concern from Labor.
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‘The man who murdered the Logies!’: Julia Morris on Tom Gleeson, the Logies and life
The comedian and actress is nominated for a Gold Logie, and is pitching for it go to a woman this year.
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Best Sydney skate parks handpicked by a pro-skateboarder
Former pro-skateboarder Darren Kaehne helped design parks at Mona Vale, Terrey Hills, Belrose and Curl Curl. Here’s his list of Sydney’s top places to air, carve, grind and kickflip.
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The tax trick everyone earning more than $45,000 needs to know
As the end of the financial year approaches, it’s time for everyone, particularly those earning more than $45,000 a year, to have a good look at the tax savings available on money funnelled into superannuation.
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Morrison’s legacy will be a shadow of his predecessors
If your next dinner party is getting dull and charades no longer amuses, try this for a laugh: run through recent prime ministers and capture their careers in just a few words.
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‘A bad vibe around Lane Cove’: Riverview to build fence to keep out locals
Riverview residents are objecting to St Ignatius’ decision to fence its junior campus, saying the school has always been generous with access to its grounds.
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