Neanderthal Genomes Reveal Ancient Mating Preferences
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found compelling evidence that Neanderthal males strongly preferred modern human females as mates, written into ancient DNA.
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Crichton Brushes Off Galvin Media Questions in Las Vegas
Stephen Crichton has laughed off claims the Bulldogs are keeping Lachlan Galvin away from media scrutiny during the team's Las Vegas camp.
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William and Kate Brave Welsh Rain to Honour Volunteers
Prince William and Princess Kate stepped out in wet weather to celebrate volunteers across Wales, drawing warm crowds despite the conditions.
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Harry and Meghan's Jordan Visit Ends as William and Kate Tour Wales
Prince Harry and Meghan concluded a surprise two-day visit to Jordan while Prince William and Princess Kate made an unscheduled stop in Wales.
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Nour and Aalia Team to Launch Tapas Bar at Bondi
The team behind Nour and Aalia is opening a tapas bar in Bondi, taking over the former Pasticceria Papa site.
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US Military Buildup Around Iran Raises Stakes for Regional Stability
With last-ditch nuclear talks underway in Switzerland, an Australian expert warns Trump faces a strategic trap regardless of the outcome.
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Side Hustles Surge as Cost-of-Living Squeeze Pushes Workers to Supplement Income
With wages struggling to keep up with living costs, more Australians are turning to side hustles to make ends meet.
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What Finland Knows About Happiness That the Rest of Us Don't
Finland has topped the World Happiness Report for eight straight years. A journey from Helsinki to Oulu reveals the practical, unglamorous secrets behind that ranking.
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Mirror Hours: When Body Dysmorphia Goes Viral on TikTok
TikTok is awash with 'facial dysmorphia' content, but experts say the trend may be deepening a serious mental health condition rather than helping those who suffer.
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Melbourne's Hannah St Hotel Brings a Manhattan Edge to the CBD
Melbourne's Hannah St Hotel channels New York glamour with bold architecture and a position beside a major highway that somehow works in its favour.
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A Columnist Signs Off: The Stories That Shaped CBD
Stephen Brook's farewell from the SMH's CBD column offers a rare look at the private moments behind Australia's public figures.
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Sydney Drenched as Flash Flooding Brings City to a Standstill
Heavy rain and flash flooding gripped Sydney, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of very dangerous thunderstorm conditions across the city.
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Optus Plans 700 New Hires as It Pulls Operations Back from India
Optus plans to grow its workforce from 6,800 to 7,500 staff within a year as it brings call centre and network operations back from India.
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Sydney Man Allegedly Kidnapped Outside South-West Tobacconist
Police are investigating after CCTV footage captured a man allegedly being snatched from outside a tobacconist shop in Sydney's south-west.
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Melbourne's Inner-City Councils Eye Merger as Financial Pressure Mounts
Melbourne's inner-city councils are under severe financial strain, with merger proposals and rate cap breaches signalling a system under stress.
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Record Rainfall Threat Looms Over Parts of Queensland
Parts of Queensland are bracing for potentially record-breaking rainfall, with some areas at risk of their heaviest single-day totals since 2010.
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Dragons Back Late Vegas Arrival as Strategic, Not Sloppy
St George Illawarra arrived latest of the four NRL Vegas teams, with co-captain Clint Gutherson saying the shorter lead-in kept the trip feeling like work, not a holiday.
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Why Announcing Your Social Media Quit Is Half the Problem
Quitting social media can be genuinely beneficial, but the performative exit announcement may undermine the very reasons you're leaving.
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Melbourne's Inner-City Councils Face Merger Push Amid Financial Strain
Calls are mounting for Melbourne's inner-city councils to merge into a single mega municipality as financial pressures intensify across the sector.
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VCAT Rules Burgertory Founder's Chant Incited Hatred Against Jews
VCAT has ruled that Melbourne restaurateur and Palestinian activist Hash Tayeh incited hatred against Jewish people by leading a protest chant in Victoria.
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