Why modern pop music lacks emotional power
New research shows pop melodies have become less complex since 2000, explaining why songs like Queen's Don't Stop Me Now create stronger emotional responses than modern hits.
New research shows pop melodies have become less complex since 2000, explaining why songs like Queen's Don't Stop Me Now create stronger emotional responses than modern hits.
Jockey Pat Carbery overcomes a concussion to reunite with his best mate, Jokers Grin, in the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes. Discover their unique bond and race expectations.
Jokers Grin and Overpass secure favourable gates for the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot. Get the full barrier draw analysis and expert insights ahead of Saturday's race.
The final field for the $1.5 million Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes is set. Local hero Jokers Grin has taken over favouritism from two-time defending champion Overpass. Get the full field analysis and expert insights.
A power boat skipper has successfully appealed his conviction for interfering with a Labor Party fundraiser ferry. Judge found the 102-year-old Wangi Queen was not in danger.
Watch Me Rock, ridden by William Pike, storms to victory in the 2025 Group 1 Railway Stakes at Ascot. Grant and Alana Williams secure their sixth win in the iconic WA race. Read the full story.
King Of Light justified his favouritism with a stunning WA Guineas victory at Ascot, maintaining his perfect record. The Dan Morton-trained star is now eyeing the Northerly Stakes.
Cosmic Crusader delivers dominant performance in $125,000 Carbine Club of WA Stakes after missing Railway qualification. Jockey Clint Johnston-Porter expresses relief as Bob Peters sets sights on Northerly Stakes.
Western Empire attempts to become just the third dual Railway Stakes winner in 150 years. Can he overcome weight and history to claim victory? Read the full analysis.
WA jockey Holly Watson eyes history in the $1.5m Railway Stakes. Can she and veteran Comfort Me break a famous trend? Read the full story.
A 23-year-old international student spent her birthday in hospital after a random attack in Melbourne's CBD. The alleged offender has been charged with multiple offences.
Grant and Alana Williams aim for a record sixth Railway Stakes win with top contenders Watch Me Rock and Western Empire. Get the full preview and form guide for WA's premier race.
WA-trained Watch Me Rock and Western Empire firm as Railway Stakes favourites after drawing perfect barriers. NSW raider Depth Of Character faces tough task from wide gate.
Jockey Pat Carbery is on track to ride Jokers Grin in the $1.5 million Winterbottom Stakes after passing concussion protocols following his race fall last week. Get the latest racing updates.
The $1.5 million Group 1 Railway Stakes field is set. Can WA stars Western Empire and Watch Me Rock fend off the eastern states raiders? Get the full analysis.
Veteran jockey Shaun O'Donnell celebrates spectacular Ascot treble including Placid Ark Stakes on Luana Miss and Colonel Reeves aboard Jokers Grin. Read the full race analysis.
Jimmysstar solidifies his status as Australia's premier sprinter-miler with a commanding victory in the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes at Caulfield. Trainer Ciaron Maher celebrates his 60th Group 1 win. Watch the highlights now!
Trainer Michael Grantham is confident Cosmic Crusader will bounce back in the R J Peters Stakes to secure a spot in the $1.5 million Railway Stakes after a recent defeat.
Former Newcastle Knights player Darren Treacy returns to Broadmeadow as horse trainer for Spring Stakes. Discover his rugby league training methods applied to racing.
Lindsay Park's Evaporate is set for a stern test against star sprinters Jimmysstar and Angel Capital in Saturday's $1 million C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield. Ben Hayes reveals why he's confident.
Jockey Patrick Carbery ruled out of Railway Stakes ride on Jokers Grin due to concussion protocols. The popular hoop will miss one of Perth's biggest racing events this Saturday.
Champion three-year-old filly Playin' It Sweet's racing future hangs in balance after dramatic stable escape. Will she recover in time for WA Champion Fillies Stakes?
Scone-trained Clear Thinking, originally bred by Queen Elizabeth II, aims for consecutive feature wins in Newcastle's $1 million Hunter after claiming the $2 million Kosciuszko. Read the remarkable story.
ASIO boss reveals foreign spies made multiple attempts to disrupt Australia's critical water, transport and energy networks. Learn about the escalating cyber threat.
Eight-year-old Western Empire is showing career-best form ahead of Saturday's Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes at Ascot. Trainer Neville Parnham reveals the veteran gelding has never been better as he prepares to take on WA's weight-for-age stars.
Champion jockey James McDonald heads to Flemington's Champions Day with an exceptional book of rides, featuring the legendary mare Via Sistina in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes. Get the inside scoop on his top chances across the stellar card.
Western Australian racing legend William Pike aims for redemption as he partners with Moonwalk in the Burgess Queen Stakes, seeking his fourth win in the prestigious event after recent near-misses.
Western Australian star Joker's Grin makes spectacular return to racing with dominant Prince of Wales Stakes win, signalling serious Pinnacles Series intentions.
Discover stunning archival photos from Queen Elizabeth II's historic 1954 visit to Wollongong, as local resident Margaret Tougher shares her personal memories of the royal occasion that captivated the Steel City.
Newcastle Jets' midfield maestro Max Burgess is turning heads with stellar performances as the team prepares for their crucial A-League showdown against Sydney FC this weekend.