Elders’ efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week
Events are being held all around the country to mark NAIDOC Week, the annual celebration of Indigenous cultures. This year's theme honours the roles of elders.
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Air Fryers: A Savvy Solution to Rising Energy Costs
By utilising rapid air technology, these innovative appliances are cooking up healthy, delicious meals while cutting down on power usage.
BMW’s new baby soft-roader has all the basics covered
BMW's new baby SUV has taken a couple of big steps forward, even with the basic model.
Fans eat up Taylor Swift tickets, leaving no crumbs
Blink and you'll miss it - tickets for Taylor Swift's Sydney shows were gone in less than two hours, with the same expected for Melbourne's afternoon sales.
Psychedelic medicine is on its way. But it’s not ‘doing shrooms with your shrink’. Here’s what you need to know
Many people in Australia, including psychiatrists, were surprised when earlier this year the medicines regulator down-scheduled MDMA, known colloquially as ecstasy, and psilocybin, from magic mushrooms. This means that under certain circumstances from July 1, authorised psychiatrists will be able to prescribe MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin to treat depression that has not responded to other treatments. Patients must also undergo psychotherapy (talking therapy). It all sounds very certain but it’s not really.
Van Onselen ‘has a megaphone and will use it’, Ten says
Peter van Onselen has been accused in court of breaching his contract with Network 10 by writing a scathing column about its business prospects and management.
Hyundai’s electric flagship recharges trophy cabinet
Having dominated car awards with its electric Ioniq5, Hyundai's Ioniq6 is now flying the company flag.
‘Help, my kids keep getting head lice!’ Here’s how to break the cycle of nits
Does it matter if you sit or stand to pee? And what about peeing in the shower?
Do you sit or stand? That is the question about 7,000 men around the world have been asked about how they pee.
Tara Moss quietly drops negligence case against doctor
Former model Tara Moss has discontinued a civil lawsuit against a NSW doctor over an alleged misdiagnosis she claimed led to permanent injury and chronic pain.
The Truth Behind Queensland’s Obsession with Big Things – Pineapples, Mangoes and More!
Ever driven down the Bruce Highway and been greeted by a gigantic, glaringly bright tropical fruit? Or maybe you've turned a corner in Bowen to be confronted by an enormous mango?
Record crowds flock to Sydney’s Vivid festival
Sydney's annual Vivid festival has hit its biggest ever attendance record boasting a crowd of more than 3.28 million.
Mao’s Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet
Li Cunxin, the acclaimed ballet dancer and author of Mao's Last Dancer, is retiring as artistic director of Queensland Ballet following ill health.
Thinking about a microcredential course? 4 things to consider first
Microcredentials can address critical skills gaps. They offer a way to update and progress your career without the long-term commitment and expense of a traditional graduate qualification. However, all this flexibility can be confusing and it may not be clear whether a microcredential is the right choice for you. Here are four things to consider.
Farewell turbo, hello hybrid: Forester stands strong
Subaru's popular Forester has evolved markedly over its near-three-decade life, and while there's no longer a turbo in the mix, the boxer remains.
Father’s Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history
Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum.
Love, loss and the end of the world: three Australian debut novels seduce and stumble
Fiction, to quote Julia Prendergast, is an “apt vessel for capturing the haunting incompleteness of human experience”. These three novels, each in their own ways, effectively tackle that incompleteness.
To activate Australia’s cosplay champion, press AltF4
Cosplayer Stephanie Vander Heyden, better known as AltF4, will be showing off her otherworldly costume skills at Oz Comic-Con.
Hairdressers a cut above for helping detect skin cancer
There is no better time to explore the role hairdressers play in the early detection of skin cancer, researchers say.
Why more foam makes for the best beer-drinking experience – and always has
What makes for the ultimate beer drinking experience? Some like theirs in a frosty glass, others with a wedge of lime. But when it comes to froth – or the head as it’s commonly known – what’s the best amount and how can it be achieved?
Only the Americans could upside a Gladiator this big
Meet the next big thing from America - Jeep's gargantuan Gladiator Rubicon ute, recently facelifted and upsized.
Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back?
When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. But does slow and steady really win the weight-loss race? Or is fast weight loss just as effective and safe?
Art in Uniform: Anne Dufficy’s Indigenous Storytelling on Duty
Armed with a paintbrush, Anne Dufficy creates pieces that transcend borders and cultures, connecting her unique story to her mission with Operation Mazurka, an Australian contingent tasked with implementing the security provisions of the Egyptian-Israeli Treaty of Peace.
‘We haven’t been taught about sex’: teens talk about how to fix school sex education
There’s a common misconception that discussing sex encourages young people to have sex earlier. However, research suggests the opposite and information can actually delay sexual activity.
Is exercise really good for the brain? Here’s what the science says
A recent study challenges the famous adage a healthy mind in a healthy body and questions the importance of exercise for both brain health and cognition. Who is right and who is wrong? Here’s what the science says.
Should you bother with artificial sweeteners? Is sugar better?
What do the new WHO guidelines mean for people who have switched to artificial sweeteners for health reasons? Should they just go back to sugar?
An expert’s guide to drinking beer for people who don’t do well with gluten
If you're gluten-sensitive, this could be your passport to a world where you don't have to choose between your love for beer and your dietary restrictions.
First solo runway by Indigenous label at Fashion Week
Ngali has become the first Indigenous fashion label to present a solo show at Fashion Week in Sydney with model Samantha Harris leading the way on the catwalk.
‘Frustrated and forgotten’: Fish kill failures revealed
A scientific inquiry into a massive fish kill in western NSW will try to prevent the next one but faces a challenging lack of data, the chief scientist says.
Footy, Friendship, and Music: City Council’s New Single ‘Queenslander’ Scores a Try
If you like your rock music fast and loud, you need to check out the new single "Queenslander" from Hervey Bay four piece, City Council.
New-look hybrid X-Trail fuels the electric car market
Nissan has joined the list of hybrid-powered with its classy new X-Trail, but the unique drive system is not best practice in this competitive market.