The word “weird” didn’t always mean strange. In Old English, descended from a mix of Germanic and Norse concepts, it meant something closer to “destiny” or “becoming” or even “fate.” Once upon a time, ...

Nick Shirley really wants the world to know that he’s never had sex. The YouTuber who moved from “prank” videos to the more lucrative world of creating MAGA disinformation apparently believes that ...

Kyneton Women's Football Club (KWFC) is considering legal action after AFL Victoria blocked its entry in a new league, leaving it "in limbo" and nowhere to play in 2026. The Kyneton Women's ...

And just like that, 2025 has come to a close. They say one man's misfortune is another man's opportunity, but collectively, the last twelve months have been pretty challenging. Economic uncertainty, ...

In her latest book, The Wonder Paradox: Embracing the Weirdness of Existence, teacher, poet, and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht argues that wonder is our core human experience, accessible through a ...

For as long as humanity has gazed at the stars, wondered at nature's power, or pondered the mysteries of life and death, we've struggled with two powerful ...

While CES 2026 is full of tech giants unveiling their latest innovations, the real excitement comes from discovering unexpected, quirky gadgets that make you ask, “Who thought of this?” We’re here to ...

Things are getting a little weirder at the Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC). A valuable resource for its willingness to present local, unusual, and often bizarre contemporary art, HPAC normally helps ...