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The view from Tom’s Italian at North Beach.

Food review Tom’s Italian: coastal sunset stunner just bellissimo

With a steaming bowl of absolutely delicious pasta in front of us and a can’t-be-beaten view of the setting sun, we definitely aren’t sorry we took a punt on Tom’s Italian. 

Laura Newell

Laura Newell

Running later in life is helping more older Australians stay fit, sharp and independent, with research showing the benefits can extend from brain health to bone strength when training is managed properly. David Hughes, who took up running at 62 after surviving stage three melanoma, has since completed seven marathons and ultra marathons and credits the sport with changing his life. Supplied

NEWSPremiumHow 100m run changed this man’s life

A cancer survivor who once collapsed after 100 metres has completed seven marathons – and science says older runners may have a surprising edge.

Andrew Hedgman

Olympic moguls skier Jackson Harvey (second from left)) fears for the future of Australia's alpine regions. NewsWire

NEWSPremium‘Open your eyes’: Horror snow season reality

A coalition of Aussie athletes and scientists are desperately working to save the country’s shrinking winter wonderlands.

Jack Nivison

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NewsPremiumGordon Murray S1 revealed as the ultimate McLaren F1 homage

The new S1 from Gordon Murray Special Vehicles is a naturally aspirated and analog hypercar for this very digital age.

Derek Fung

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NewsPremiumThe hidden costs of private kerbside charging

Wanting to charge your electric car, but don’t have off-street parking? One Melbourne council can make that happen – but it’ll cost you.

Ben Zachariah

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NewsPremiumFord Mustang Dark Horse SC gains a convertible variant

The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible shares the coupe's drivetrain, but the chassis has been retuned from track fiend to boulevard cruiser.

Derek Fung

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NewsPremiumHolden finalists to feature at Hot Wheels live show

Five Aussie car builders will soon battle it out for the chance to immortalise their car in a Hot Wheels model.

Ben Zachariah

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BUSINESSPremiumMassive pay bump for thousands of Aussies

Hundreds of thousands of Australian workers will get a pay bump starting Monday as a once-in-a-decade law passes through the Fair Work Commission.

Cameron Micallef

Some dogs froze at the start, others stopped mid-run to play with rivals, while a few turned around. (EPA PHOTO)

LifestylePremiumLithuania's annual corgi race a dog's breakfast

Scores of corgis have tried to put their best paw forward in an annual race and costume parade in Lithuania's capital.

Andrius Sytas

Nokturnl co-founders Drew Flanagan and business partner Ross Drennan their new British pub, The Queen’s Arms.

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Perth Poms rejoice with ‘proper’ British pub coming to CBD

A new ‘proper’ British pub with all the trimmings will soon welcome locals with open arms when it opens in the heart of the Perth CBD next month.

Kellie Balaam

Nat Locke.

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THAT’S LIFE
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Things I think are worth your money (and a few that aren’t)

A few weeks ago, there was a social media trend where people would list the five things that, in their opinion, were worth the money. Like all good gen Xers, I am late to the party, but here I am.

Nat Locke

Adrian Barich for STM. Michael Wilson

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BEING BARRA
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Nolan’s Odyssey and movies that make you rethink your life

The epic blockbuster got me thinking about one of my favourite questions: which movies don’t just entertain you, but also change how you think about life. Here are some of my favourites.

Adrian Barich

Gird your loins: The Vampire Lestat is streaming on SBS On Demand.

Screen QueenThe Vampire Lestat is TV at its horniest

This week our resident Screen Queen Clare Rigden is getting hot under the collar for Lestat, peeping the DC series Lanterns, gearing up for this year’s Logie awards and watching the sweet kids’ feature, Zog.

Clare Rigden

Patatas de Picoteo is available at Pinchos.

STM LOVESA few things the STM team are loving at the moment

From a viral activewear store launch to a fun “ping pong parmi” special, there’s a lot to love in the Perth community.

STM team

Bespoke made-to-measure tailored suit, P.O.A, Parker & Co.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 35 gift ideas for dad

Whether he’s sporty, bookish, a foodie or an adventurer, we have something for every dad or father figure ahead of his special day.

Megan French and Jade Jurewicz

Cupcake queen Rachel Lindsay who is a viral online baker.

STM You’ve likely seen her cupcakes, but you won’t know her face

With more than 4 million followers and a debut cookbook, Perth’s Rachel Lindsay is among the world’s most-watched bakers on social media — and one of the most anonymous.

Jade Jurewicz

Hyndai Excel and Ioniq 5.

Anniversary40 years of Hyundai in Australia

It all started with the Excel hatchback

Olga de Moeller

Police have found a man’s body lying face down in a creek in Sydney’s north-west. picture : 9 News

NewsPremiumFamily ‘devastated’ after body found in creek

A body found face down in a Sydney creek is believed to be a man who was reported missing about a week earlier.

Emma Kirk

Former Nationals candidate Benjamin Thomas Simpkins is facing fraud charges for lying about tertiary qualifications to obtain a cardiac hospital job and volunteer work, that was discovered by detectives investigating a fatal hit and run that killed a high school teacher in May. Facebook

CrimePremiumNationals candidate faces fraud charges

A Nationals candidate accused of killing a high school teacher in a hit and run is facing fraud charges after detectives discovered he allegedly lied about tertiary qualifications to obtain a medical job.

Emma Kirk

Cause Clubs are bringing young people together. ALLKND

newsPremiumSurprising reason Gen Z turning to charity

Social media promised Gen Z the world, but a new report confirms it has left them the loneliest generation of Australians.

Jackson Robb

Sydney Airport Union Secretary Rob Car claimed security staff no longer properly checked aviation security ID cards allowing anyone access to secure areas. NewsWire / John Appleyard

NewsPremiumUnion raises alarm over Sydney Airport

The Sydney Airport Union has raised safety concerns about Australia’s biggest and busiest airport following two incidents earlier this week

Emma Kirk

A suburban home with a twist has gone under offer in Beeliar, offering a 21st century bathhouse.

House That!PremiumSuburban Perth home offers chance to bathe in riches

Backyard bath houses and al fresco showers are becoming increasingly common, even in suburbia, as can be seen in a Beeliar home for sale.

Kim Macdonald

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NEWSPremiumCold truth behind vitamin C tablets

Vitamin C tablets and gummies are a winter staple in many homes, but research suggests the science behind them is far less impressive than the marketing.

Andrew Hedgman

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NewsPremium2027 Mahindra Lifestyler: New SUV-based ute revealed, locked in for Australia

Mahindra has revealed its new ute, which is based on the Scorpio SUV and has a vastly more modern look inside and out than the old PikUp.

Matt Campbell