The puzzling ways of the early riser
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The puzzling ways of the early riser

And the enduring passion of the Australian Olympian.

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The English language is full of surprises. Here are my three favourites
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The English language is full of surprises. Here are my three favourites

English,I thought I knew you.

  • byDavid Astle
‘You dill!’:The words too potty-mouthed for parliament. And the ones that aren’t

‘You dill!’:The words too potty-mouthed for parliament. And the ones that aren’t

Inside the walls of the Victorian parliament,there are strict rules on what politicians can wear and what they can say. So much so that there’s even a list of vocabulary deemed “unparliamentary”.

  • byBroede Carmody
You might not know it,but you’re probably a ‘citizen scientist’
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You might not know it,but you’re probably a ‘citizen scientist’

The term might be controversial,but the practice has become vital to most research fields.

  • byDavid Astle
Positively glowing policy
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Positively glowing policy

And a champion take on genealogy.

A high calibre town
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A high calibre town

Better than living in oblivion.

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When superheroes go rogue
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When superheroes go rogue

You can’t pillage a village without breaking a few eggs.

An Australian mystery – the pie with no source

An Australian mystery – the pie with no source

A pastry named after Ned Kelly is just one of the local linguistic enigmas investigated this week.

  • byDavid Astle
The long and the short of it
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The long and the short of it

You can take our word.

Love the Target Time puzzle? Try our addictive new digital version

Love the Target Time puzzle? Try our addictive new digital version

This interactive format is the perfect addition to a wordsmith’s daily puzzle routine,especially if you use these expert tips and tricks.

  • byLiam Runnalls
Cocktail with a slice
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Cocktail with a slice

While possums find themselves in hot water.