Why Swift’s joy confounds the progressive left
Is Taylor Swift a conservative or a progressive pin-up icon of popular culture? The answer is both and neither. But conservatives who shun her are crazy.
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The ‘greenlash’ is coming – just look at Europe
Voters are beginning to realise how duped they’ve been by years of unscientific, uneconomic nonsense spouted by much of the media and the so-called ‘experts’.
Bronwyn bombshell as secret daughter comes forward
A secret daughter fathered by murder suspect Jon Winfield has called on his other children to question everything, as she came forward to try to help solve the disappearance of his estranged wife.
Australia’s best places to retire revealed
A new report ranks the nation’s top retirement destinations and why they make the list. See where our seniors are most likely to live.
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Summer drinking: Raise a glass to the long, liquid days of January
Think of the wines you pack for your summer holiday the same way you do the books you take to read on the beach.
The places that made us swoon in a year of adventure
‘Wish I was there again.’ The world is full of beguiling destinations. See the list of the top 10 journeys of 2024.
The skies call BASE jumper
Pete Wyllie no longer believes BASE jumping is the only way to challenge himself, but still revels in it.
Bring in the New Year with these showstopping party ideas
Hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner party and stuck on what to serve? From the best finger foods, sweet treats and top recommended drinks from our resident wine expert, we’ve got you covered.
Have you ever seen a surf photo like this before?
Everything aligned for this shot of big wave legend Shane Dorian in action, from Surfing Australia’s Surf Photo of the Year Award.
‘Chick-lit? The term made me foam at the mouth’
For decades Maggie Alderson has written bestsellers that have been eagerly devoured by (mostly female) readers all over the world. Ahead of her latest release she reflects on the unwanted label which has dogged her entire career.
Here’s your chance to own a Stutchbury
This luxe five-bedroom beach house in Byron Bay by architect Peter Stutchbury is on the market for $17.75-$18 million.
It’s a breath of fresh air for the bathroom
This clever device from Japan is for masking embarrassing noises when you’re on the toilet. So how does it work?
Go bananas! Have a crack, if you’re in the tropics
Australia is home to two native species of banana. If your climate can sustain these plants and their iconic fruit, I urge you to give them a go.
Dangerous ground: reconciling the two sides to Michael Jackson
In more ways than one, Roman Banks took on the most difficult role on Broadway when he was cast as the treasured and troubled pop icon in MJ: The Musical.
‘Nick is honest about what he feels … it doesn’t mean it’s always kind’
Andre Agassi was once a tennis bad boy who hated the game, with talent in buckets and a confrontational style. Sound familiar? As Nick Kyrgios plans his court comeback, this eight-time grand slam champion has some advice.
‘I was truly, genuinely OK with it not being successful’
Pop’s biggest underdog broke through in 2024 with the release of Brat — the biggest (and many say best) album of the year. How did Charli XCX do it?
Put these places, hotels and restaurants on your 2025 bucketlist
Be a traveller, not a tourist and find a spot away from the madding hordes on the remote slopes of Chile, the privacy of your own island, or in Italy’s second cities.
This Dark Horse is one of the cars of the year
This muscular Mustang and its six-speed manual gearbox stands out among the crowd of EVs and hybrids and reminds us all what it’s like to have fun behind the wheel.
25 irresistible Christmas desserts
From festive cakes to classic puddings and cookies, discover Christmas dessert recipes by top chefs like Elizabeth Hewson, Lennox Hastie, and David Herbert to make your holiday truly special.
From Billie Eilish to Cats and Bluesfest: Get 2025 sorted with our must-see culture picks
Our highlights of the 2025 cultural calendar include the must-see events of the stage, screen, streaming, plus our picks of both the festival circuit and Australia’s blockbuster art exhibitions.
Remember when shopping meant cheery social interactions?
With all these developments in Australia’s retail landscape, I wonder if we haven’t lost something along the way.
I love to seek out the roads less travelled
My favourite place to go is where I’ve never been. It’s a rule of thumb out bush, if we have the time, and it drives the tin lids bananas if they’re with me.
It’s a pity this Christmas tradition has died out
I was raised by grandparents on a tiny farm where our daily fare was simple. Working-class tucker. Nanna was a crook cook, but to be fair, she had one pièce de résistance.
Nick Ryan’s top three picks for a very festive Christmas
With a heavily laden table, drink choices have to be adaptable, crowd-pleasing and just a little bit decadent. And they have to be good. It’s Christmas after all.
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