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Toy story: Barbie and Ken's big, plastic body makeovers

Toy story: Barbie and Ken's big, plastic body makeovers

For decades, Barbie and Ken had bodies you’d never find in the real world, but Australian researchers say the plastic power couple are finally human‑ish.

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

The “official” start of the Australian ski season has arrived and snow is falling just in the nick of time.

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out of a job.

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Police comb bushland for camper missing for months

Police comb bushland for camper missing for months

Three months after a hiker was last seen at a popular walking track, police have become increasingly concerned for the missing man's welfare.

Moomba mania: parade fetes multicultural melting pot

Moomba mania: parade fetes multicultural melting pot

A melting pot of cultures and performances has marched through city streets in an annual celebration of a city's multicultural success.

Beaches set for holiday reopening after shark attacks

Beaches set for holiday reopening after shark attacks

Popular beaches are expected to reopen in time for forecast hot weather across the long weekend after dozens were closed due to a series of shark attacks.

Cruise ship grounds off PNG, passengers to fly home

Cruise ship grounds off PNG, passengers to fly home

Passengers on an Australian cruise ship that ran aground off Papua New Guinea will be flown home on a charter flight as efforts continue to refloat the vessel.

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Bondi Rescue Viking Edition: Aussies on Danish patrol

Bondi Rescue Viking Edition: Aussies on Danish patrol

Bondi Rescue Viking Edition: Aussies on Danish patrol

Bondi Rescue Viking Edition: Aussies on Danish patrol

A group of young Australian lifeguards are spending the European summer on patrol at Danish beaches as part of a unique surf club exchange.

Beach bliss: top 10 Australian beaches revealed

Beach bliss: top 10 Australian beaches revealed

Beach bliss: top 10 Australian beaches revealed

Beach bliss: top 10 Australian beaches revealed

A southern beach with crisp blue pristine waters and striking orange rock formations has topped a beach expert's Best Australians Beaches list..

Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning

Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning

Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning

Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning

Police are warning bushwalkers to be prepared before they set out on their treks after two men died in separate incidents and another pair needed to be rescued.

Weekend city visits lift but workers still shun the CBD

Weekend city visits lift but workers still shun the CBD

Weekend city visits lift but workers still shun the CBD

Weekend city visits lift but workers still shun the CBD

The number of people visiting Australia's largest cities still remains below pre-pandemic levels but weekends are beginning to buck the trend.

Sony sued for charging 'excessive' game prices

Sony sued for charging 'excessive' game prices

Sony sued for charging 'excessive' game prices

Sony sued for charging 'excessive' game prices

Consumers and developers of PlayStation games have sued Sony for allegedly stifling competition and charging significantly higher retail prices and commissions.

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