Atsuko Okatsuka: ‘Fans have cut their hair to look like mine, which is a huge commitment’
The comedian and actor on her love for White Chicks, getting a bad Yelp review as a dog walker and doing stand-up during an earthquake You went to film school,…
Science or fiction? Shadowy ‘paper mills’ let you pay to be a published author – of fraudulent research
Paper mill activity has exploded in recent years, polluting the scientific ecosystem with falsified data and compromising medical research Dr Reese Richardson’s phone constantly buzzes with notifications. The scientific research…
‘I longed to play the Bach violin double with my daughter – but then I got MS’
When multiple sclerosis began to affect her fine motor skills, Shakira Hussein found a way to redesign her dream, rather than give it up altogether At first, I failed to…
Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s death
Andy Burnham calls for reflection after ‘tragedy on so many levels’ in comments echoed by London mayor Sadiq Khan Andy Burnham has called the death of Jason Arday, whose body…
Delivery drivers will get minimum wage in Australia’s ‘world-first’ deal. Is it fair – and will Uber Eats cost more?
A closer look at the new rules for gig workers – agreed to by Uber Eats and Doordash – shows ‘minimum wage’ looks a little different than usual Follow our…
Could you save money on your mortgage? As house prices cool and lender rivalry heats up, experts say Australians should ask
There is talk that lenders are starting to compete more fiercely for customers as demand for new home loans drops Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Yvonne Whear vanished from a NSW town. Her daughter believes some people aren’t talking
Police say there is no evidence to suggest the 73-year-old voluntarily disappeared. Gillian Hallac says the family just wants answers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Naidoc awards honour ‘fearless, brilliant’ promoter of First Nations culture Rhoda Roberts
Proud Widjabul Wiyebal woman of the Bundjalung nation recognised posthumously with the lifetime achievement award Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…
Safety check calls after Irish teenager electrocuted taking shower in Greece
Alex McKee died when picking up showerhead in ‘outdoor and rudimentary’ bathroom on Kimolos The death of an Irish teenager, electrocuted while taking a shower in a holiday home in…
Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day four – live
Updates as the Test at Marrara Cricket Ground continues Play starts in Darwin at 10am ACST/10.30am AEST Any thoughts? Email Geoff 60th over: Australia 178-5 (Green 49, Webster 0) Beau…