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Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

The expansion of a major beauty retailer's flagship is in line with trends of specialty stores moving into physical retail at the expense of department stores.

Howdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball

Howdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball

Howdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball

Howdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball

Love is in the country air, as a dating app helps connect Australian farmers and a new in-person singles event looks to break the rural romance drought.

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

One in five Australians suffer biophobias of natural foods and creatures, with real impacts on health, waste and the environment, a recent study shows.

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Hello Yellow: the humble crop spinning tourism gold

Hello Yellow: the humble crop spinning tourism gold

Canola is becoming much more than a reliable broadacre winter crop, as stunning carpets of yellow and green attract international visitors to the bush.

As Aussie as meat pies and Holden: farewell Dapto Dogs

As Aussie as meat pies and Holden: farewell Dapto Dogs

The iconic Dapto Dogs racetrack will close just before its 90th birthday as the greyhound industry grapples with how to stay relevant for a new generation.

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

A country town is offering $45,000 and a "concierge" service to lure city doctors to the bush, as strategies to train rural GPs show early signs of success.

Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site eHarmony allegedly misled customers with statements about the pricing, renewal and duration of its memberships, the consumer watchdog says.

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'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

'Betoota's got no talent': festival revives ghost town

The population of Betoota is set to go from zero to 500 when the tiny outpost hosts its first music festival at its storied outback watering hole.

Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

A large shipment of fireworks bound for a region's famed cracker night celebrations has been seized, potentially putting a dampener on a 47-year tradition.

Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits

Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits

Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits

Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits

An Australian-first study has linked teen chronic diseases and developmental conditions to lifestyle factors ranging from poor diets to excess screen time.

How Aussie explorers can visit tourism's final frontier

How Aussie explorers can visit tourism's final frontier

How Aussie explorers can visit tourism's final frontier

How Aussie explorers can visit tourism's final frontier

Australian company Intrepid hopes to help Greenland carve out a sustainable tourism path as it prepares to launch tours to the remote Arctic island.

Hold my chardy: how a warming world makes a cooler drop

Hold my chardy: how a warming world makes a cooler drop

Hold my chardy: how a warming world makes a cooler drop

Hold my chardy: how a warming world makes a cooler drop

A leading vigneron is encouraging Aussie drinkers to do the unthinkable and add ice to wine, as producers experiment with Italian styles in a changing climate.

Movers muster into Gympie and other towns off the track

Movers muster into Gympie and other towns off the track

Movers muster into Gympie and other towns off the track

Movers muster into Gympie and other towns off the track

Australians continue to escape to the country, but growing regional towns are calling for better funding to support their changing populations.

No more excuses in bid to boost beach access for all

No more excuses in bid to boost beach access for all

No more excuses in bid to boost beach access for all

No more excuses in bid to boost beach access for all

A funding boost for all-terrain wheelchairs and inclusive spaces is set to help enable more people with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors.

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Climate wipeout looms for top surf spots without action

Top surf spots are under threat from sea level rise, wild coastal storms and other consequences of a warming climate.

Flowers in bloom as lovers splurge on Valentine's gifts

Cost-of-living pressures take a back seat when it comes to Valentine's Day as younger adults set a trend in a tried and true gift for their special someone.

Sony PlayStation Network outage angers gamers worldwide

Sony’s PlayStation Network has experienced a major outage across the world, leaving tens of thousands of gamers unable to access online services.

Aussie TikTok users brace as clock ticks down to US ban

An exodus to other Chinese apps, a jump in prominence but a dive in content: speculation is raging over what a US TikTok ban will mean for its Aussie users.

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Surprising group take on new life out on the open road

Older women are navigating expansive landscapes across Australia, finding new self-confidence and experiencing better overall wellbeing as a result.

Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success

The first festival pill-testing trial in Victoria has been hailed a success after 40 per cent of patrons indicated they would use smaller doses of their drugs.

More to farmers markets than each peach, pear or plum

Small events like farmers markets might look like a twee country novelty to an outsider, but research shows they are a powerful force in community connection.

Through dagwood dogs or hot wings, country shows unite

The man behind one of the biggest agricultural fairs in the US is set to visit Australia, sharing wisdom on everything from Pluto pups, to pigs and parking.

Maker's mark: from farm gate to the front door

Fancy some chocolate from Port Fairy, black garlic from Braidwood or nuts from Kuitpo? A new venture is bringing farmers' markets to doorsteps around Australia.

Country roads taking Aussies home at a two year high

Australia's population shift from capital cities to the regions continues, with more people staying put in the country as cost-of-living and house prices bite.

Webjet sued for misleading buyers on prices, bookings

Webjet no longer advertises minimum flight prices without compulsory booking fees after the consumer watchdog dragged it to court over the practice.

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