Big cruise ships sail to Fiji, but can’t see the true highlights
Fiji’s shallow reefs, hidden coves and warm village welcomes are best experienced aboard an intimate small-ship cruise.
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Helen Garner on the worst three weeks of her life
The Spare Room is considered by many to be a perfect novel. It’s now been adapted into an opera.
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The Sydney suburb that fought 150 new units – and ended up with 130
Residents won their first battle in a fight to stop a new development but fear they might lose the war.
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‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers
The American journalist and bestselling author on the sexy – and unsexy – sides of her craft. Plus: the special…
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Italian hotel’s $100-million renovation wins it two Michelin keys
A five-year, 60-million euro renovation has earned The Carlton Milan two Michelin keys straight off the bat.
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‘There’s plenty you can do’: The lifestyle changes you can make to curb the risk of dementia
We’re no longer considered hostages to neurodegeneration as we age.
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Cohealth splurged on a recruiter. Then it chose an internal applicant
Four months after a $1.5 million bailout, the not-for-profit paid more than $65,000 to find an interim chief executive.…
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Meet the finalists for the three biggest awards at The Age Good Food Guide Awards
The winners of Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year and Service Excellence Award will be revealed on October 12.
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Labor stripped funding for a crisis directory used millions of times. Now these charities are fighting back
Ask Izzy handled 9.1 million searches for food, housing and violence support last year. Without ongoing support, 24…
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We travel frequently. What happens to our super if we both die in an accident?
Will our super death benefits automatically form part of our respective estates and be distributed under our wills?
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Europe’s new sleeper train seems too good to be true (and probably is)
Sleeper trains have been enjoying a modest renaissance across Europe as travellers look for an alternative to soulless…
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My ovaries are nearly at extinction point. But I’m open to bribes
I’ve tried valiantly to do my bit by having two children. Naturally, my primary motivation in doing so was to make a…
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Private paramedic collapses in court after Perth crash footage played
Jack Dunn appeared in Joondalup Magistrates Court on Tuesday to face several charges over a head-on crash in Wanneroo…
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Trying to tame inflation with higher interest rates is dumb and unfair
Our use of interest rates to control inflation is yet another respect in which our economic system is biased against…
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‘There has been consternation’: Rinehart gets naming rights at children’s hospital after $5m gift
A new centre for sick children at Westmead is being named after Australia’s richest person – and some medical staff are…
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‘Cost-of-living nightmare’: Consumer confidence slumps to historic low
Households will face “recession-like” conditions next year, a leading forecaster has warned, as evidence shows…
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Customers sent rogue message as major fashion retailer caught in apparent hack
Popular online clothing retailer ASOS said basic personal information may have been accessed in a cyber attack after…
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De Minaur retires in Beijing final
Alex de Minaur hands victory to Novak Djokovic after retiring during their final.
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Demon was taking it up to Djokovic in the Beijing final. Then this happened
Alex de Minaur was going blow-for-blow with tennis legend Novak Djokovic before an abrupt ending to what had been an…
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Superquiz, Wednesday, October 7
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.
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Cameron Green out of Durban Test, Connolly and Maddinson in duel for spot
Australian selectors will have a choice between Cooper Connolly’s youth or Nic Maddinson’s experience as Green’s…
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Tens of thousands protest housing crisis as Spain calls early election
Masked demonstrators turned on police and set fire to cars and rubbish bins on the streets of central Barcelona.
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Behind the scenes at Perth’s most controversial expo
Some of the biggest defence companies in the world including Boeing and BAE Systems are among the 964 exhibitors at…
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Some of Brisbane’s best ribbony, hand-slapped noodles head northside
These thick, chilli oil-coated noodles have been a Sunnybank hit. Now they’re in Chermside too, along with flaky,…
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Veteran ABC newsreader Richard Morecroft dies aged 70
Morecroft was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and died with his partner of 36 years by his side.
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Best of cartoons, October 7, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
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Fire, cyclones, extreme heat: Albanese’s hellish summer forecast
The prime minister told a gathering of Pacific leaders in Fiji that a combination of climate change and a monster El…
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Why this Brisbane band kept their misspelt name
Sun-soaked indie rockers Mid Drift tell CityChats about turning female rage into fun, floaty tunes, and the dream…
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Six arrested following chaotic Melbourne police chase
Six people have been arrested after leading police on a chaotic chase across two freeways in Melbourne's south-east.
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Woman hospitalised after Melbourne tram stabbing
A woman is in hospital after being stabbed on a Melbourne tram.
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Teacher charged with grooming, sexually assaulting student
A teacher from an elite Melbourne girls school has been charged with grooming and sexually assaulting a student.
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'Beautiful' twist after selfless Robinson act
Roosters coach Trent Robinson reveals that both he and Connor Watson ended up getting a premiership ring.
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World's best horse draws big Randwick crowd
Ka Ying Rising finishes second in his barrier trial at Royal Randwick ahead of The Everest next weekend.
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Revealed: The Sydney schools where most families earn $500,000-plus
Across 14 schools, median parent income jumped by $50,000 or more between 2023 and 2025.
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Inside Sydney’s new mental health centre where kids will be treated free
The new Medicare Kids Hub will provide free mental health support for children aged zero to 12, who won’t need a…
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