‘Keeps your mind alert’: older Swedes reap the benefits of learning for pleasure

‘Keeps your mind alert’: older Swedes reap the benefits of learning for pleasure

Retirees with ‘fantastic hunger for education’ taking part in university organised events in record numbersRecord numbers of Swedish retirees are enrolling in a university run “by pensioners for...

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Western Australia faces bushfire threat as cold, wet and bumpy Sydney to Hobart yacht race forecast

Western Australia faces bushfire threat as cold, wet and bumpy Sydney to Hobart yacht race forecast

WA facing several fire warnings as Perth temperatures exceed 40C while Melbourne on track for coldest Christmas since 2006Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPerth exceeded its...

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Homes threatened as bushfire rages south-east of Perth and storms hit Queensland and Northern Territory

Homes threatened as bushfire rages south-east of Perth and storms hit Queensland and Northern Territory

Bushfire that is believed to have started at Boddington goldmine still uncontained, while monsoon trough soaks north-eastern AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news...

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Victoria police name man they want to interview in relation to ‘Happy Chanukah’ car fire in St Kilda

Victoria police name man they want to interview in relation to ‘Happy Chanukah’ car fire in St Kilda

Police say there is no indication John Argento, 47, poses specific risk to the Jewish community, but believe he may be able to help with investigationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily...

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Paddle boarders rescued after being swept more than 10km across Port Phillip Bay in three-hour ordeal

Paddle boarders rescued after being swept more than 10km across Port Phillip Bay in three-hour ordeal

Pair say they were ‘exhausted, very shaken and feel so lucky’ after being spotted by air wing officers late on Christmas DayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo paddle...

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‘Not for the people’: Myanmar junta prepares for elections designed to legitimise grip on power

‘Not for the people’: Myanmar junta prepares for elections designed to legitimise grip on power

Elections will be first since military seized power in 2021, but analysts say vote is far from a step toward democracyMyanmar is preparing to go to the polls for the first time since its military...

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