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Large cross-cultural study finds your “body count” affects your desirability, with little evidence of gender bias
PsyPost
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September 11, 2025
People often say the past matters in relationships—but new research suggests it may matter in surprisingly consistent ways. A large cross-cultural study published in Scientific Reports provides evidence that people tend to view potential long-term...
The Temper Trap Australia 2025 Tour
Scenestr
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The resurgence of Australian indie rockers The Temper Trap continues with a trio of intimate Australian concerts scheduled next month. Fresh from the release of the single 'Lucky Dimes' – their first new music in nine years – the band will...
SG Lewis Australia 2025 Tour
Scenestr
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English singer-songwriter, musician, and producer, SG Lewis has extended his Australian visit. Already set to support Rüfüs Dul Sol on their Inhale / Exhale tour in November, the 'Throwaway' and 'Chemicals' hitmaker will headline concerts in...
Steve Waugh-backed Australia Essence enters India’s premium consumer market
The Hindu
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September 11, 2025
India’s premium consumer market is expanding beyond luxury fashion and cars to everyday categories, such as food, wellness, and lifestyle. Artisanal snacks, craft coffee, and plant-based dairy have moved from niche to mainstream, driven by the...
How Sports Influences Nigerian Lifestyle & Identity
Pulse
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September 11, 2025
There’s something about a match day in Nigeria that’s hard to put into words, neighbours gathered around radios, cheers erupting from living rooms.It’s not just a pastime; it’s a shared pulse that runs through cities and villages alike. Whether...
The soft and quiet power of Australian literature needs public champions
In Daily
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September 11, 2025
Last week, Australian culture was dealt a body blow when Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) announced it is ceasing publication of literary journal Meanjin. Literary journals are niche, but for the last 85 years, Meanjin has been a giant among...
Owner of Australia’s iconic clifftop ‘Crypto Castle’ lifts lid on celebrity guests
realestate.com.au
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September 11, 2025
Australia’s ‘Crypto Castle’ has hosted stars Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and Martha Stewart, and you can stay there too for almost $25,000 per night. From hosting film shoots to welcoming Hollywood elites, the beachside mega-mansion in Sydney’s...
Professor Paula Gerber puts forward the case for trans protections
OUTinPerth
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September 14, 2025
Professor Paula Gerber, one of Australia’s leading legal experts, has published a new book that gives a concise breakdown and rebuttal of the arguments against transgender rights. Sex, Gender & Identity: Trans Rights in Australia, is a concise and...
Waleed Aly Broke My Heart
Quadrant
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September 14, 2025
Margaret Mead took a steam packet to observe the strange habits of Samoans. What I learned of another bizarre culture, that of the well-heeled, inner-city, hip-left crowd required no travel agent or suitcase, just a mad and misplaced love. It...
Politicians wary of importing American ‘hyperpartisanship’ into Australia following Charlie Kirk assassination
The West Australian
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September 11, 2025
Politicians are wary of Australia following the US into hyperpartisanship amid a growing trend of political violence, threats and mistrust of democratic institutions. The ugly reality of that trend seen in many western democracies was shown with...
Abbie Chatfield turns up the heat in raunchy stage photos as she finishes touring her live Trauma Dump show across New Zealand
Daily Mail
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September 14, 2025
Abbie Chatfield has taken to her social media to share a series of raunchy snaps from her live stand-up comedy stage show, which recently finished playing across Australia and New Zealand. The outspoken influencer, 30, was recently in New Zealand...
KINTO Car Rental: Making Vehicle Access Simple and Stress-Free Across Australia
Kalkine Media
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September 11, 2025
Getting around Australia has never been easier. Whether you live in a city, a regional town, or are visiting for a weekend getaway, having access to the right vehicle is key. From moving furniture to planning a road trip, or simply running...
How Australia is Transforming Workplace Harassment Prevention
JD Supra - California
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September 11, 2025
The AHRC’s continued emphasis, which is primarily focused on high-risk industries like retail and hospitality, reflects a broader cultural shift in Australian workplace norms. Against this shift, employers across all sectors should take proactive...
‘Unnecessary overreach’: ACAT slams Law Society’s attempts to find lawyer dishonest
RiotACT
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September 11, 2025
Canberra commercial lawyer Archie Tsirimokos was brought before ACAT by the ACT Law Society. Photo: File. While a senior legal practitioner with a “long and unblemished record” admitted being negligent, the Territory’s civil tribunal blasted the...
Music Australia Reveals Latest Recipients Of Its Export Development Fund
The Music.com.au
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September 11, 2025
Music Australia has continued its goal of helping local artists achieve their own goals, with over a million dollars being invested in scores of Aussie music projects as part of the latest round of its Export Development Fund. The Export...
State Visit of Governor-General of Australia Samantha Mostyn Concludes
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, September 11, 2025 /MONTSAME/. At the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Samantha Mostyn, and the First Gentleman Simeon Beckett, have concluded their State...
Best Australian Music of the Week: September 1st-7th
Rolling Stone Australia
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September 11, 2025
Stay up to date with all the Australian music releases from last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup. Check out the best new music from Aussie acts released last week below! Bumpy – “Feel Good” Soul artist and proud Noongar woman...
European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2025 Late Breaking Results Confirm Caristo FAI-Score™ Technology's Superior and Complementary Predictive Value for Cardiac Death Beyond hsCRP
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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FAI-Score has stronger predictive value than hsCRP for 10-year cardiac death, even among those with zero calcium score and no visible coronary plaque In patients with low hsCRP, high FAI-Score predicts 7-fold higher risk of cardiac death OXFORD,...
50 years without coups or dictators: how PNG built a durable democracy based on dignity and fairness
The Conversation
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September 14, 2025
On April 20 1972, 100 newly elected parliamentarians gathered in Port Moresby for the opening of the Third House of Assembly, Papua New Guinea’s legislative body. Many of these members were young and some were new to politics: Chief Minister...
From cricket to commerce: Steve Waugh bets on India's $5 bn premium market with Australia Essence launch
CNBC-TV18
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September 11, 2025
Cricketing legend Steve Waugh is no stranger to pressure; he’s led Australia through some of its fiercest innings, faced down the roar of Eden Gardens, and carried the weight of cricket’s biggest rivalries. Now, he’s channelling that same grit...