Swimming

It seemed like a good idea at the time: Tattoos inked in youth are often regretted, and removed, in later years.

Culture

Why did I do tatt?

Megan Reynolds You might love your ink but if you're in a white-collar role, chances are your boss doesn't.

All Men Are Liars

A moment

Sam de Brito Australians are abusing prescription drugs and alcohol at "alarming rates". Well, derr ...

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Sam de Brito You have to wonder whether James Magnussen's underwhelming performance at the 'Lympics so far wasn't sealed the moment he was dubbed the "Missile" and the universe decided to punish him for crimes...

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World records

Higher, faster, farther

Ulrike von Leszczynski From naked sledding to office chair racing - what is behind the human desire to set world records?

Big catch

Seven-tonne fish pulled from water

Georgia Wilkins A 10-metre long whale shark has been pulled from the water off Karachi, Pakistan, with plans to put the giant on display.

Shark!

Sam de Brito Fat Tony is standing on the cold concrete stairs of the surf club, still dressed, gazing down at the waves at south end like they might bite ...

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Historic flight

Anxious wait for 'baby' Branson's space dream

Eve Branson admits she is eager for the day when her billionaire son's Virgin Galactic venture takes off.

The last six

Sam de Brito If you're a regular reader of this blog, you'll know this was the year I became a fat person - and what a joyous experience it's been watching my body's portions super-size ...

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Checking in

Sam de Brito A couple of weeks ago, I watched an interview with Muslim sociologist, Susan Carland, who teaches gender studies, politics, and sociology at Monash University down in our wonderful southern capital...

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