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Maxxing out: why obsessive self-improvement is burning us out
Dictionary.com has named 'maxxing' its Word of the Year, a trend describing obsessive self-improvement behaviours like sleep maxxing, protein maxxing and productivity maxxing that has taken over social media. Psychologists warn this perfectionism-driven approach is causing anxiety, stress and...
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Why this runner switched to walking
Sarah Di Lorenzo, a nutritionist who ran nearly daily for decades, switched to incline walking at age 53 after discovering running was elevating her cortisol levels and causing weight gain post-menopause. Within four months of making the change, she lost 2-3 kilograms, regained her waistline…
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The five essential letters we should all write
Frisch Brandt, known as a letter midwife, has spent 20 years helping people craft meaningful handwritten letters for life's most important conversations. Her new book, Unfinished Business, identifies five essential letters everyone should write: thank you, I'm sorry, I miss you, I love you, and...
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SpaceX starship completes 15th test flight with pinpoint landing
SpaceX's next generation Starship spacecraft has completed its 15th test flight, successfully landing back at its Texas launch site after orbiting Earth. During the mission, the spacecraft deployed Starlink internet satellites and completed 14 laps around the planet before executing a pinpoint...
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Private jets pay 15 times less fuel tax than cars
Australian motorists pay 53.7 cents per litre in fuel excise while private jet owners pay only 3.55 cents per litre, more than 15 times less. This tax policy from 2010 treats all aviation fuel the same, including commercial flights, regional services, and private jets, with no distinction between...
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Dancing AI robots steal the show at cultural event
AI robots demonstrated entertainment capabilities at a Chinese-Indonesian cultural exchange event, featuring a humanoid robot dancing with a red scarf and a giant panda robot performing movements including waving and rolling on the floor.
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Australia's awarded kindest person shares entire prize
World Kindness Day, celebrated since 1998, has recognised its first Australian Kindest Person of the Year at a Gold Coast gala. Jonasi Singehebhuye from Acts of Random Kindness Victoria was selected from over 5,000 nominations and donated half of his $50,000 prize to his chosen charity, with the...
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Horses board public bus in Detroit
Two fully grown horses were escorted onto a public bus in Detroit, USA, by their owner, entering through one door and exiting through another. The owner claims this is not the first time his horses have travelled on public transport.
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Viral monkey Punch finally makes real friends
Punch, a Japanese macaque who previously went viral for his attachment to a stuffed orangutan toy, is now successfully socialising with other monkeys in his troop. A zookeeper shared footage on social media showing the monkey interacting closely with his fellow primates without the toy,...
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Laura Sharrad takes it back to basics
The Adelaide chef has shown how to make ricotta gnocchi with cherry tomato sugo and stracciatella cheese, along with a strawberry crostata dessert. In her new cookbook, At My Nonna's Table, Sharrad shares simple Italian recipes inspired by her nonna with easy-to-follow techniques suitable for…
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Racing legacy returns to Melbourne's Sandown Racecourse
JT is in Melbourne visiting the Sandown Racecourse with Group One racing back at the iconic track. Former jockey Simon Marshall has revealed why its return has special significance for him.
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Gen X health worse than boomers at same age
Research from London's Centre for Longitudinal Studies reveals Generation X has worse health outcomes at age 50 compared to Baby Boomers at the same age, with higher rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and psychological distress. Only 41 per cent of Gen Xers report excellent health...
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Mastering the art of confident communication
Communication coach Vinh Giang teaches people how to speak with clarity, confidence and presence through small behavioural adjustments. Growing up as a refugee in Vietnam learning three languages, Giang struggled with communication before developing expertise in the field. His philosophy centres…
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Daryl Braithwaite champions lung cancer screening campaign
Daryl Braithwaite, the iconic Australian singer who retired from performing five months ago due to breathing problems, is now advocating for the National Lung Cancer Association's free screening campaign. The programme targets Australians aged 50-70, encouraging them to request a preventative…
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Australia's viral food festival hits Sydney
Australia's Viral Food Festival launches in Sydney this weekend, featuring internet-famous food trends including Retros cordial from New Zealand, tropical Kool-Aid, and cake in a can with layered sponge and sprinkles. The event brings together viral food vendors from social media platforms like...
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Third affair exposed following NVIDIA boss resignation
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has resigned effective immediately following revelations of multiple extramarital affairs, including one with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Two additional affairs with company executives have since been exposed. Donald Trump has suggested Apple CEO Tim Cook as…
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Masked intruders rob Chris Hemsworth's Byron Bay mansion
Four masked intruders, two armed with knives, broke into Chris Hemsworth's Byron Bay mansion on Wednesday at 2am, stealing three luxury vehicles from the property. The vehicles have since been recovered for forensic examination, with investigators suggesting the thieves had intimate knowledge of...
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Adelaide protesters scale trees to block MotoGP track
Stop the Chop protesters in Adelaide's parklands are blocking the removal of hundreds of trees designated for clearing to construct a $96 million MotoGP track. Demonstrators have climbed trees and gathered at Park 15 in the East End, where cyclone fencing has been erected and approximately two...
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Victoria Beckham's Christmas gift to Brooklyn Beckham
Victoria Beckham is reportedly preparing to return trademark rights to her eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and her other children, rights that Brooklyn previously accused his parents of trying to take from him. The dispute became public 10 months ago when Brooklyn claimed his parents pressured him to...
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Airport worker nails traffic cone flip trick
An airport worker entertains passengers by performing a trick shot with a traffic cone, spinning it in the air before landing it perfectly on a stack. The viral moment occurred while the worker was waiting for a plane to land, captured by passengers watching from a nearby aircraft.
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Snorkelling guide stops tourist riding sea turtle
A Sunshine Coast snorkelling guide intervened when she witnessed a tourist grabbing and attempting to ride a sea turtle at Mooloolaba.
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Khawaja's memoir reignites sandpaper scandal controversy
Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja's new memoir makes explosive claims about the 2018 sandpaper scandal, alleging the entire team knew about the ball-tampering incident in Cape Town.
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Petrol chain accused of premium fuel fraud
A discount petrol chain in Perth is facing allegations of charging customers for premium 95 and 98 petrol while allegedly dispensing standard 91 fuel.
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First home buyers squeezed as loan approvals plummet
Fresh data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows a dramatic plunge in new home loan approvals, following a 5.4 per cent drop in the June quarter.
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Plane collides with car near Lilydale Airport
A light plane collided with a car during a training flight landing at Lilydale Airport in Greater Melbourne.
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Sunrise weather from paradise Rarotonga
Weather presenter Katie broadcasts from the Highland Paradise Cultural Centre in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, showcasing the tropical location's stunning jungle views and ocean vistas.
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Housing market debate over declining home loan data
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released new home loan data showing a significant drop in housing market activity, following a 5.4 percent decline in the previous quarter.
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Power prices tipped to double as coal exits faster than renewables arrive
Wholesale power prices are forecast to nearly double by 2029 as coal-fired power stations shut down faster than new renewable energy projects can be built and connected to the grid.
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Consumer confidence hits record low after rate rise
Consumer confidence in Australia has dropped to its lowest level since records began in 1973, following the latest interest rate rise.
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Remembrance Day honours sacrifice of 2 million Australians
Remembrance Day marks its 108th anniversary as Australians pause to honour 2 million service members who have worn the nation's uniform.
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Mortgage hardship support options for struggling Australians
Financial hardship support is available to Australian mortgage holders before they miss a payment, with banks legally obliged to assess applications within 21 days under the National Consumer Credit Code.
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Whispering Jack musical cast ready for world premiere
Whispering Jack, the John Farnham musical, premieres on November 15 at Sydney Theatre Company's Roslyn Packer Theatre, running through to January 3.
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Australians push for right to sue tech giants
New calls are emerging for stronger digital duty of care laws in Australia that would allow individuals to sue tech giants over failures to police online hate.
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Finland offers free romantic getaways for Aussie singles
The Finnish government is offering 16 single Australians an all-expenses-paid trip to Helsinki, including flights, accommodation, meals and blind dates with Finnish locals.
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Food prices tipped to surge 7 per cent by 2027
Food prices in Australia are predicted to increase by up to 7 per cent as early as 2027, driven by rising diesel, energy, tax and labour costs throughout the supply chain.
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Teen avoids jail over Sydney Opera House terror plot
A 14-year-old boy who researched plans for a terror attack on the Sydney Opera House, including instructions for making a pressure cooker bomb and attempts to contact Boston Marathon bombing terrorists, has received a three-year corrections order instead of jail time.
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Labor minister defends Chalmers amid party tensions
Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has publicly defended Treasurer Jim Chalmers amid reported internal Labor Party tensions, calling on MPs to stop leaking confidential information to journalists.
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Cook Islands paradise with Jetstar sale fares
The Cook Islands offer pristine turquoise waters, island-hopping adventures, and water activities including jet skiing and wakeboarding.
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Australians withdraw record $1 billion in super for medical costs
Australians withdrew over $1 billion from their superannuation before retirement to cover medical costs in the last financial year, according to ATO data.
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Trump says Dana White press secretary offer was a joke
US President Donald Trump has claimed he was joking about offering UFC boss Dana White the position of White House press secretary after initially making the offer on social media.
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David Jones crisis sparks retail transformation debate
David Jones faces an uncertain future as potential buyers consider the struggling retail giant, while the broader Australian retail landscape undergoes significant transformation.
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Black Doves season two returns to Netflix
Stars Keira Knightley and Ambika Mod talk to Sunrise about their hit show Black Doves, in which Knightley plays an undercover assassin who is also the prime minister's wife, ahead of its second series.
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Coffee shops raise prices after surcharge changes
One in five coffee shops have increased their prices by approximately 10 per cent following changes to card surcharging rules that came into effect on 1 October.
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Kangaroos set for epic World Cup final rematch
The Australian Kangaroos secured a dominant 44-12 victory over Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final, setting up a grand final clash against New Zealand.
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Whooping cough warning for holiday hotspots
Medical experts are warning about elevated whooping cough risks at popular Australian holiday destinations including Byron Bay and Noosa, where vaccination rates are up to 35 percent below national averages.
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PM backflips on Victoria Barracks sale
The Prime Minister has reversed his decision to sell Sydney's 186-year-old Victoria Barracks, along with three other historic defence sites including Melbourne's Victoria Barracks, Fort Queenscliff, and RAAF Base Williams in Point Cook.
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Melbourne CBD safety crisis after delivery driver killing
Melbourne has experienced seven random attacks in the CBD over four months, including the alleged fatal stabbing of delivery driver Jiang Ming Feng on Friday.
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Trust in Albanese drops to 20 per cent
A new poll reveals nearly half of voters hold the federal Labor government responsible for rising cost of living pressures, with only 20 per cent of Australians saying they still trust Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following a six million dollar grant controversy in his electorate.
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Sunrise weather from the Cook Islands
Sunrise presenter Katie Brown is at the Pacific Resort Atataki in the Cook Islands, showcasing the tropical paradise.
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Seven actors compete to become next James Bond
The search for the next James Bond has expanded from three to seven contenders, with Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Josh O'Connor, Robert Pattinson, Nicholas Hoult, Theo James and Harry Styles all in consideration.
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