Former police cells transformed into Sydney’s unlikeliest museum

Former police cells transformed into Sydney’s unlikeliest museum

The cells of the Darlinghurst Police Station once held some of Sydney’s notorious criminals – and many gay activists. Now it’s a new museum celebrating queer culture.

  • byLinda Morris

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‘What’s bubbling underneath’:Showing teen boys how to master emotion and empathy

‘What’s bubbling underneath’:Showing teen boys how to master emotion and empathy

Former rugby player Hunter Johnson is today tackling different terrain:helping the next generation of young men handle tricky feelings.

  • byMelissa Fyfe
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe lists Woollahra home for $3.7 million

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe lists Woollahra home for $3.7 million

The gold medallist has lived in the boutique complex with a swimming pool since 2017,but now hopes to downsize.

  • byTawar Razaghi
‘Not as dumb as you look’:Michael Parkinson’s greatest TV moments

‘Not as dumb as you look’:Michael Parkinson’s greatest TV moments

While guests were also in for a lively grilling,Parkinson never made them feel they were being interrogated.

  • byRob Harris
Ian Thorpe:‘If I find the right person,I do plan to settle down’

Ian Thorpe:‘If I find the right person,I do plan to settle down’

“My upbringing is very focused around family and I’d like to take part in that if it happens for me.”

  • byJane Rocca
The good STUFF:Thorpey-backed men’s skincare brand made to be sold

The good STUFF:Thorpey-backed men’s skincare brand made to be sold

Profits from STUFF go towards mental health programs for teenage boys – and founder Hunter Johnson is hoping Australians pitch in to take it to the world.

  • byJessica Yun
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‘I mean business’:The Aussie young gun eyeing Thorpe and Hackett’s records
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‘I mean business’:The Aussie young gun eyeing Thorpe and Hackett’s records

Sam Short smashed his personal best in the 400m freestyle this week. It was the fastest time in the world this year. He reveals how fast he thinks he can go in the 1500m freestyle.

  • byTom Decent
‘It’s really bad’:Aussie teenager robbed of first world title as World Aquatics apologises

‘It’s really bad’:Aussie teenager robbed of first world title as World Aquatics apologises

A technical error has denied Isaac Cooper a world title and new junior world record after swimming a time faster than the eventual winner.

  • byTom Decent andMarnie Vinall
When Thorpey met Thorpey

When Thorpey met Thorpey

Coming fifth in heat three at the World Championships rarely commands the notice of the travelling press pack,but then,this swimmer was always going to attract attention.

  • byTom Decent
Thorpedo strike:Legend says Popovici favourite ahead of Chalmers

Thorpedo strike:Legend says Popovici favourite ahead of Chalmers

Ian Thorpe believes teenage Romanian sensation David Popovici - not home favourite Kyle Chalmers - is the man to beat in the 100m freestyle.

  • byTom Decent andIain Payten
Reality TV star Matt Wright wrangles with court of public opinion

Reality TV star Matt Wright wrangles with court of public opinion

The Outback Wrangler has vowed to defend criminal charges filed against him,accusing some media outlets of perpetuating a myth he was “somehow on the run”.

  • byAndrew Hornery