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Segal says stripping universities of funding a ‘last resort’ - as it happened
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned, Thursday 10 JulyIt’s time to wind down our live news coverage for the day. Here’s what’s been keeping us busy this Thursday: Australia’s antisemitism...

Apache Stronghold s rooted resistance
Perched 4,000 feet above the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Chí’chil Biłdagoteel, or Oak Flat, is a mountain refuge where Apache people have danced in ceremony since time immemorial. When the sun rises at Oak Flat, it shines through mountaintops thick...

Historic day for Playhouse Theatre
On Sunday 6 July, all the theatre seats were removed from the Playhouse Theatre and returned to the Embassy Theatre in Maryborough. Sunday was a historic day in the Playhouse Theatre’s history, as all the theatre seats were removed, ready for the...

Queensland stun NSW in State of Origin decider
Queensland have added another chapter to the Maroons' State of Origin folklore, shocking NSW with a 24-12 victory in the game-three decider at Accor Stadium to win back the shield. In a state of chaos a month ago after losing game one, the Maroons...

Victoria named one of ‘Canada’s top 5 cities to visit’ in prestigious travel magazine
Visitors and residents in Victoria alike, this is great news! Our city has once again claimed a spot among the best cities in Canada, coming in at fifth place on Travel + Leisure’s annual list of top Canadian destinations. The placements are...

British and Australian legends headline summer music festival in Granada
Friday, 11 July 2025, 10:11 Compartir 1001 Músicas – CaixaBank starts on 18 July in Granada with an eclectic programme ranging from flamenco and Latin jazz to pop rock, indie and roots music in different venues around the city. The lineup for this...

The Story Of Latta Wines With Founder Andrew Latta
Andrew Latta, Owner/Winemaker for Latta Wines in Woodinville, WA Latta Wines When it comes to the art of winemaking, few individuals exude the passion and dedication of Andrew Latta, founder of Latta Wines in Woodinville Wine Country. I first met...

Costa del Sol gets ready to celebrate one of its oldest traditions: La Virgen del Carmen
Tony Bryant Costa del Sol Friday, 11 July 2025, 10:34 Compartir Coastal towns in the province of Malaga, and some of those inland, will honour La Virgen del Carmen on Wednesday 16 July, the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Many destinations...

Australia Launches Lung Cancer Screening Program for Smokers
Australia has launched a government-funded lung cancer screening program that provides biennial low-dose CT scans to patients who are either current heavy smokers or who have quit in the past decade. The screening program is a “game-changer” for...

Queensland dominated State of Origin decider led by Cameron Munster and Tom Dearden
The Queensland Maroons have produced one of the most remarkable comebacks in State of Origin history as they bounced back from a horror show at home in game one to win back-to-back matches on the road against a NSW side that will spend the next 12...

Victoria council gives final green light to controversial Roundhouse development
The controversial Roundhouse development has received its final stamp of approval following last week’s city council meeting. Roundhouse at Bayview Place is a 10-acre property encompassing 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta...

The Rasmus Australia 2026 Tour
After a 30-year wait, Finnish rock stars The Rasmus will tour Australia for the very first time in 2026. The 'In The Shadows' hitmakers, who have released ten studio albums (with their new record 'Weirdo' dropping 12 September; pre-order it) and...

Cherbourg cheers its champions
by Julian Lehnert The Cherbourg community came together in force to celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC last week. Scores of Cherbourg locals as well as Burnett service providers gathered at ANZAC Memorial Park on Tuesday 8 July for Cherbourg’s community...

AI leaders urge ethics, data & trust to unlock value
As organisations across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) mark AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders are reflecting on the extraordinary progress of artificial intelligence, as well as the pressing challenges and responsibilities that lie ahead....

AI, First Nations data boost solar forecasts by 14.6% in Australia
Australian researchers improved solar generation forecasts by 14.6% by integrating advanced AI methods with First Nations seasonal knowledge, offering new potential for more accurate renewable energy planning. July 11, 2025 Ev Foley From pv...

Australia flights cancelled as bomb cyclone hits New South Wales
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Victoria’s Empress named number 1 hotel in Canada
Canada’s number one hotel is located in B.C.’s capital city, according to a popular travel magazine. Readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine voted the Fairmont Empress in Victoria the best hotel in the country for its waterfront views, history and...
Australian who allegedly scammed woman then faked death arrested in India
An Australian man accused of duping a woman out of roughly $645,000 in an alleged marriage scam, then faking his death, has been arrested by Indian police. Police will allege Abhishek Shukla, a former university lecturer in Australia, contacted at...

Sexual abuse claims against former bishop and vicar investigated
Emilia Belli, Ben Summer & Lucy BallingerBBC Wales Investigates ShareSave Former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon Anthony Pierce was sentenced to four years and one month after admitting abusing a young boy between 1985 and 1990 A convicted bishop and...
‘Why can’t we be the catalyst for change?’ Women fight for safer, fairer hospitality workplaces
Giving women skills and confidence is key to improving the industry, say advocates. “Waiting for employers to do the right thing just hasn’t worked.” Plus, how you can get involved Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove...