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PM, Jewish leaders condemn apparent firebombing of Hanukkah car

A vehicle with a Happy Chanukah! sign that has sustained fire damage.
Article is a 3 minute read.

Authorities were called to a St Kilda East residence about 3am, where a car with a sign celebrating the Jewish holiday had been set alight.

White Christmas in Tasmania as heat climbs in other states

santa sleigh sign in snow
Article is a 3 minute read.

Snow has arrived in Tasmania on Christmas morning, but hotter conditions are expected around the country, including a scorcher in the west.

Fashion helps to heal community years after floods

A woman modelling on an outdoor runway in the golden hour
Article is a 2 minute read.

Almost three years ago, a region in Western Australia's far north was devastated by once-in-a-century floods. Now fashion is stepping in, to heal scars and promote confidence. 

As old-school camera repairers retire, what's the future of film?

Clinton Howe in his workshop.
Article is a 4 minute read.

As film photography surges in popularity among younger generations, technicians who repair analogue cameras are retiring, raising concerns it will become a dying art. 

Will the ‘Scandinavian sleep method’ really help me sleep?

A woman with long, dark hair, wearing a blue t-shirt, sleeping in white sheets.
Article is a 5 minute read.

This arrangement allows couples to continue sleeping together while meeting each person's individual needs.

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How Mackay's Filipino community maintains connection

Vivien Hanrahan prepares a ham in her kitchen in preparation for Filipino Christmas.
Article is a 4 minute read.

Music, food and a festive mood are what make a Filipino Christmas Mass unique, according to organisers of a north Queensland Simbang Gabi celebration.

In sport, music and even maths, finding 'the zone' is a beautiful thing

Dayana Yastremska hits a backhand, with an image of her trailing behind.
Article is a 12 minute read.

There is a state of mind athletes talk about when they are totally absorbed in the moment and the actions of their sport. 

How a nursing home tackled racism by celebrating culture

Women perform a traditional dance.
Article is a 4 minute read.

In 2024 a nurse reported racist abuse from some residents and family members. A year later, instances of abuse have plummeted and staff say it is because of a new program promoting respect.

$1.2 billion Hamilton Island sale labelled 'extraordinary'

A pool framed by palm trees, with the ocean and people walking along a promenade in the background.
Article is a 3 minute read.

An American equity firm plans to purchase the jewel of the Whitsundays.

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