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FinancePremiumItem Aussies should ditch first as prices spike

Financial experts have weighed in on what you should be cutting out to combat cost of living pressures — and the tips might surprise you.

Angie Raphael

HealthPremiumCash back announcement for IVF treatment

The NSW government has announced an Australian first move to solve an ‘impossible choice’ with families across the state set to receive $2000 in cash.

Hamish Spence

GIRL POWERCommentsPremiumWhy are physical activity rates in young girls in crisis?

It is a problem that has stumped health bodies, governments and educators: how to address the startlingly low physical activity rates in teenage girls. It turns out, the girls had the answers all all along.

Rhianna Mitchell

ComparisonPremium2022 Audi A3 v Mazda 3 comparison

It's Japan meets Europe in this latest mainstream v premium duel. The top-spec Mazda 3 Hatch takes on the base A3 Sportback, both with mild-hybrid tech.

James Wong

STM LovesWhat we're reading, eating, drinking and doing this week

Our round-up of our favourite things this week, including a new festival at Yagan Square, mid-winter Solstice celebrations, and Jonathan Van Ness coming to Perth.

The STM team

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Who’s who in the Zimmerman Zoo?

She’s Cleo’s favourite living thing and the true matriarch of our family, so I’m dedicating this column to Harley, the cat. She started as a foster pet and it’s fair to say, it was not love at first sight.

Josh Zimmerman

MY SPACEPremiumTable for 20 a must

Taylor Morgan balances a love of entertaining with a refined coastal style and family functionality in her Nedlands home.

Clare Ryan

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Changes to WA’s laws on surrogacy are long overdue & welcome

Modern families no longer necessarily resemble the mum, dad and two kids dynamic that we still see on TV trying to flog us a KFC bucket or laundry detergent. Our laws should reflect that fact.

Kate Emery

Kate Emery

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Mamma mia! Cool and casual on the money at this Italian

A recommendation from a friend is the best way to find your new favourite haunt - and with our reviews, we aim to be that in-the-know mate. Here’s our take on this bright and boisterous Italian eatery.

Amanda Keenan

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What to watch on TV this week

There’s so much great TV landing this week, including the new series of Physical, Sex Pistols drama Pistol, P-Valley and Gardening Australia’s Winter Special. Enjoy!

Clare Rigden

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Papering over the cracks

Let’s explore the chasm between the haves and the have-nots with two recent examples: a woman positively outraged at paper plates in the Qantas lounge and a family cutting costs by foregoing toilet paper.

Nat Locke

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How to raise amazing girls: Parenting guru Maggie Dent

If you’re a parent of a girl and you want her to avoid struggling with poor confidence and self-esteem, crippling anxiety, self-loathing and a lack of courage, then this is a must-read.

Maggie Dent

Guest Chef Guy Grossi’s Rigatoni all’Amatriciana

Acclaimed chef Guy Grossi is in Perth overseeing his restaurant, Garum, for the week and shares a recipe for this Roman pasta, as synonymous with the city as the Trevi Fountain and Fellini’s La Dolce Vita.

Guy Grossi

HELP FOR FAMILIESPremiumSo your child has cancer...

When Anna Stanford was heavily pregnant, her toddler was diagnosed with cancer. The pragmatic business owner took the lessons from their gruelling journey and turned it into a website to help other families.

Katherine Fleming

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FINDING BALANCECommentsPremium
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It’s time to let curiosity back into our lives

Sadly, somewhere along the way from childhood to adulthood, many of us seem to lose our sense of curiosity.

Brittany Bown

new modelsHonda HR-V

Two options and new form for the compact SUV

Stephen Scourfield

Shooting starPremiumMakur Maker sets out to make history

‘Everybody’s time is different, that’s what I’ve learned and I’m going to to use that to keep on going’

Steve Butler

Pure luxePremiumSpecial edition marks 50 years of BMW’s M Division

Only 25 cars have been allocated for Australia

Olga de Moeller

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Strap in CommentsPremium
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Tom Cruise returns in fitting sequel to Top Gun

Ben O’Shea reviews the blockbuster movie - and says there’s a mission in the film that is laughably similar to Luke Skywalker blowing up the Death Star.

Ben O'Shea

From crook to cookPremiumRapper keeps his mind on the money

From rapping about Gin and Juice to selling his own, Snoop Dogg has turned his laid-back persona into an endorsement empire.

Simon Collins

Take Five PremiumKaty Steele’s top five rainy day albums

‘It is a stunning album, which he produced, wrote and mixed himself’

Jay Hanna

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The word on wine by reviewer Paul Edwards

‘As the wine whisperer, I’ll aim to review widely and positively’

Paul Edwards

Simon CollinsPremiumWines of While remains the king of William

Engaging enoteca combines natural wines with wholesome food and relaxed energy

Simon Collins

Off-roaderPremiumA Warrior that’s tougher than old boots

It’s been tested for punishing use in the great outdoors

Olga de Moeller