At what age can you leave kids home alone? The answer is surprisingly murky

From the 10-minute rule to emergency readiness, parenting experts explain how to navigate the tricky milestone of leaving kids at home.

This Sydney building was meant to be a ‘kids’ wonderland’. It sat abandoned for almost 20 years

This is what an urban explorer, who goes by the username urbex_gc, saw when they stepped into the abandoned six-storey entertainment complex in south-western Sydney. Known as the Panjo, the building ...

Slow Horses star Jack Lowden finally addresses James Bond rumours

Speculation around the 36-year-old Scottish actor reached fever-pitch following comments from his co-star Gary Oldman in September.
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High Court contest over social media ban tests children’s right to political free speech

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. The teen social media ban has robbed Australia’s youth of a key form of political communication, ...
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Trump has lost control of his war with Canada

Donald Trump tried and failed to bully Canada in tense negotiations earlier this year. Now he may pay a heavy price.
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Yeo wary of Luai threat as Kangaroos look to preserve 72-year record

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. For years, Isaah Yeo looked out for Jarome Luai. Now, he has his work cut out containing the ...
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Giant caverns beneath Sydney’s north shore mark finish line for new harbour crossing

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Up to 50 metres beneath Sydney’s lower north shore, two giant caverns have been carved out for what ...
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Daring dresses and lovely lace: The Melbourne Cup fashion winners

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. In a sea of pink and red, the best-dressed racegoers at the Melbourne Cup were set apart by looks ...
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2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Full Race Replay

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Could the polls be wrong? Why some analysts are urging caution

You've used all of your gift articles. 3 more will become available on the 1st of every month. The polls leading into the US midterm elections are increasingly clear: Democrats are on track for a ...
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Ten* things I hate about Chris Minns, and should have told the doorknocker who asked

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. I’m in the middle of mountains of post-holiday laundry when my dearly beloved calls me so ...
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Are these the worst US midterm attack ads of all time?

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. American politics is always a full-blooded affair, and the midterms have stayed true to form. The ...