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With the rise of hair transplants, many men are opting out of baldness. But why is it so hard to accept this natural part of ageing? Stuart Heritage and Rudi Zygadlo explain
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Khaled Sabsabi never thought he’d be Australia’s pick for the Venice Biennale
Western Sydney artist Khaled Sabsabi’s work spans more than 30 years, exploring themes of multiculturalism, racism, Arab identity and spirituality. After applying four times to the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibition, he thought he had missed his chance. Until this week when Creative Australia announced Sabsabi as Australia’s representative for the 2026 Venice Biennale, alongside curator Michael Dagostino. Sabsabi tells Nour Haydar about his journey to becoming an artist, where he finds his inspiration, and navigating the current political climate You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
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Politicians, private lunches, and the perils of passing the pub test
The perks of public office were cast into the spotlight this week after the NSW transport minister, Jo Haylen, was forced to resign. The Labor veteran used her ministerial driver as a chauffeur over the Australia day long weekend. But Haylen is not the first state or federal member of government to lose their job over the use of the public purse. Bridie Jabour talks with Guardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, and the head of newsroom, Mike Ticher, about why politicians find it so hard to pass the pub test Please fill out our audience survey here: theguardian.com/fullstorysurvey
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Gaza, trade wars and the chaos of Trump diplomacy
The Guardian diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, talks through Donald Trump’s latest moves on the world stage, from proposing that the US takes over Gaza to starting trade wars with America’s biggest trading partners
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Parliament is back: how much for the long lunch?
After a long summer break, politicians are back in the nation’s capital for what could be the last sitting fortnight of the 47th parliament. And while the cost of living is the big focus, with the government using question time to argue against the Coalition’s promise to deliver tax breaks on the working lunch, other issues such as gambling reform and hate speech laws are also at the centre of the debate. Political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy tells Nour Haydar what’s on the government’s agenda leading into an election year • Please fill out our audience survey here: theguardian.com/fullstorysurvey
Guardian Australia's daily news podcast. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper understanding of the news in Australia and beyond. You can support The Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport
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