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just now (394+ words) Words by Gideon Cohen " Updated on 01 Dec 2025 " Published on 01 Dec 2025 "I honestly think it's one of Melbourne's best date nights, if not Melbourne's best date night," says David Strong, co-founder of the Museum of Desire. An immersive, adults-only experience, the museum celebrates love " and lust " through art, technology and interactive installations. Housed within a huge New York-style warehouse in Collingwood, the museum has more than 25 main attractions, an art collection and select vintage pieces. Popular installations include the Orgasm Harp, which creates wild sounds and projections when played with, and a "boobie ball pit" (aka Joy Room) to dive into, filled with " you guessed it " breast-shaped plastic balls. There are also phonebooths with art collages of '70s Playboy and Penthouse magazines, and European tart cards " original vintage business cards used by sex workers in Europe. Answer one of the phones and…...

just now (615+ words) I was covering Sunday's Put Australia First Rally in Melbourne's CBD when two officers approached, explaining the process as though reciting a script Last week I produced a video for Guardian Australia on expanded Victoria police search powers in the Melbourne CBD. Days later, I experienced that power first-hand. I was covering Sunday's Put Australia First Rally in Melbourne. The area had just become a "designated area' for six months mere hours earlier. The protest had just begun. Stephanie Convery, my colleague, was using the bathroom, and so I was alone and away from protesters, standing just inside Flinders Street station with my video gear. They appeared to sense my guardedness. One of the officers explained the new powers to me, like she was reciting a script, continuing even after I interjected a few times to say that I knew…...

1+ min ago (882+ words) From relieving colds to easing nausea " studies suggest ginger has a wide array of health benefits From warming winter teas to zesty stir-fries, ginger (Zingiber officinale) has long been a kitchen staple. But beyond its culinary charm, this spicy root has a rich history in traditional medicine " and modern science is catching up. Studies now show that ginger may offer a wide range of health benefits, from easing nausea and relieving colds to reducing inflammation and supporting heart health. Multiple clinical trials have shown consistent evidence that ginger can reduce nausea and vomiting, particularly when compared to a placebo. The NHS even recommends ginger-containing foods or teas for easing nausea. Ginger seems especially effective for nausea during pregnancy. In small doses, it's considered a safe and effective option for people who don't respond well to standard anti-nausea treatments. There's also…...

1+ min ago (31+ words) Zach Edey dropped 32 points and collected 17 rebounds as the Grizzlies took down the Kings to pick up a Sunday road win. HLs: Edey's big night pushes Grizzlies past Kings...

1+ min ago (31+ words) Zach Edey dropped 32 points and collected 17 rebounds as the Grizzlies took down the Kings to pick up a Sunday road win. HLs: Edey's big night pushes Grizzlies past Kings...

2+ min ago (221+ words) Home " Max Verstappen Wins Qatar Grand Prix Max Verstappen powered to victory in the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, and the win set up a thrilling Drivers" Championship decider in Abu Dhabi. The Red Bull driver kept his bid for a fifth successive crown alive by overtaking pole-sitter Oscar Piastri at the start and holding firm under pressure. McLaren"s Oscar Piastri finished second, while teammate Lando Norris managed only fourth. Williams" Carlos Sainz claimed third, splitting the McLaren duo on the podium. As a result, Norris leads the standings with 30 points, Verstappen trails by 12, and Piastri sits 16 points behind his teammate. Verstappen"s late-season surge lifted him past Piastri into second place overall. Moreover, the Dutchman heads into Abu Dhabi with fond memories of his dramatic 2021 title win, when he beat Lewis Hamilton on the last lap of the…...

3+ min ago (550+ words) The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association have agreed to an extension to continue negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement through Jan. 9, 2026, the WNBA said in a statement to IndyStar 24 minutes before the CBA was set to expire. The statement said that either side has the option to terminate the extension by giving 48 hours' advance notice as the two sides "are continuing to work toward a new agreement." That is similar to the option the players had in their first extension agreement Oct. 30, one day before the CBA was previously set to expire. In a statement provided to ESPN, the WNBPA said it proposed the extension, adding: "We expect substantive movement from the league within this window." The union's initial offer was for a 24-hour extension, according to ESPN, which also reported the league offered a three-week…...

3+ min ago (1016+ words) Diplomats face an uphill battle to reconcile Russian and Ukrainian "red lines" as a renewed U.S.-led push to end the war gathers steam, with Ukrainian officials attending talks in the U.S. over the weekend and Washington officials expected in Moscow early this week. U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan became public last month, sparking alarm that it was too favorable to Moscow. It was revised some following talks in Geneva between the U.S. and Ukraine a week ago. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the revised plan could be "workable." Russian President Vladimir Putin called it a possible "basis" for a future peace agreement. Trump said Sunday "there's a good chance we can make a deal." Still, officials on both sides indicated a long road ahead as key sticking points " over whether Kyiv should cede land to Moscow and how to ensure Ukraine's…...

4+ min ago (195+ words) Samantha Ruth Prabhu marries director Raj Nidimoru in a private temple ceremony, sharing first pictures in a red saree; both are entering their second marriage. Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has shared the first pictures from her wedding with director Raj Nidimoru. The couple reportedly tied the knot early Monday morning at the Ling Bhairavi Temple inside the Isha Yoga Centre in a private ceremony attended by close family members. This marks the second marriage for both Samantha and Raj. Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya, the son of actor Nagarjuna. The couple tied the knot in 2017 and announced their separation in 2021 after four years of marriage. Naga Chaitanya has since married actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Rumours regarding Samantha and Raj's relationship began circulating in 2024, as the two were frequently spotted together at various events and occasions. Over the past…...

4+ min ago (71+ words) [ Pakistan]Imran Khan's sons fear authorities are concealing "something irreversible" about his condition after over three weeks with no verifiable contact or proof of life from jail. Sons of former Pakistan PM fear for his health, demand proof of life after three weeks of silence Imran Khan's sons fear authorities are concealing "something irreversible" about his condition after over three weeks with no verifiable contact or proof of life from jail....