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After a 115-year wait, another piece of ‘Australian’ history for the Lions
“It’s hard to find the words, it’s very emotional,” Fohe said, holding back tears. “We always knew he would drive to the top, but we couldn’t have imagined it would be anything like this. Sione Tuipulotu is presented with the Hopetoun Cup at...
Make ‘moments that mean everything’
Launching last Monday, Moments That Mean Everything is a nine-week marketing campaign developed by Moira Shire Council in partnership with Federation Council and Berrigan Shire Council. The campaign features captivating new content, supported by a...

“No public accountability”: NTEU report slams culture of university governing bodies
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has slammed the culture of university governing bodies as “opaque” and “detached from the reality of staff and students” in a report released on 15th July. The report follows a survey of elected...

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel becomes first Sustainable Tourism Certified Marriott in Australia
Ecotourism Australia has announced that Sydney Harbour Marriott has met globally recognised sustainable tourism criteria to become the first Marriott International Hotel in Australia to achieve their prestigious Sustainable Tourism Certification....

Exclusive: Newly discovered photos and video shed fresh light on Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — Newly uncovered archived video footage and photos reveal fresh details about Donald Trump’s past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Photos from 1993 confirm for the first time that Epstein attended...
Hanuman Chalisa echoes in British Parliament for the first time during Dhirendra Shastri’s historic visit
In a moment that marked a spiritual milestone in the annals of British political history, the sacred verses of the Hanuman Chalisa echoed through the hallowed halls of the UK Parliament on July 16. The historic recitation was led by none other...

The pivotal British & Irish Lions pick that could undo Australia in first Test
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Havas Red releases white paper on trust, media, and influence in Australia
Havas Red has published ‘A New Age of Influence’ white paper, examining the “the challenges and opportunities facing Australian media, the communications and PR industry, and those who consume news content”. Havas Red, the earned-first PR, social,...

It’s not about history – the heritage listing dividing Canberra’s skating community
Tuggeranong’s young local BMX riders hope a heritage listing for the skatepark will save the high ramps. Photo: Tuggeranong Skatepark BMX, Facebook. The proponents behind a nomination for Tuggeranong Skatepark to be heritage listed have revealed...

When To See Sydney Harbor’s First Total Solar Eclipse Since 1857
The sun sets behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House before the lights come on ... More for Vivid Sydney 2024 on May 28, 2024 in Sydney, Australia .(Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)Corbis via Getty...
Two men arrested after graffiti found at culturally significant site
Two men have been arrested after a rock face was vandalised and spray painted with graffiti at Paradise Falls in Victoria's Alpine National Park. Paradise Falls and the surrounding area is on located on Taungurung Country, about three-and-a-half...

Dreamworld operator Coast Entertainment reports strong financial performance
Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited, the operator of Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and the SkyPoint Obeservation Deck, has reported a strong financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year, with a notable increase in visitation and operating...

THA rebrands as Hospitality Tasmania
The Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA) has officially rebranded as Hospitality Tasmania, unveiling its new name and look at a special launch event at Aura Hobart on Tuesday night. The rebrand marks a significant moment in the organisation’s...

Cricketing history for Winchester village club
Dubbed the “Grey Ashes” Sparsholt stages the fourth of five one-day games. Results so far have shared. It couldn’t be closer. The Hampshire Seniors County Club, which selected Sparsholt as venue, has been a key part of over 50’s, 60s and 70s...

Gill’s “Spirit of cricket” jab, exciting squad additions: 4th India-UK Test at Manchester has makings of another humdinger
The fourth Test between England and India, perhaps the most important in the context of the series, will kickstart at Manchester’s Old Trafford on Wednesday. With Team India lagging behind by 1-2 in the five-match series, a victory would help them...

Screen exposure at young age brings risks
in today’s hyper-digital world, even toddlers can swipe, scroll, and stream before they can speak in full sentences. Screens are everywhere, from smartphones and tablets to TVs. But as digital access widens, so does concern about how early...

Data Transparency. AI. Digital Tags. The Future of Seed Certification Was Unveiled in Victoria
In a candid and forward-looking address at the annual meeting of the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association earlier this month, Doug Miller, executive director of the CSGA, outlined the organization’s multi-pronged push to modernize Canada’s seed...

The incredible impact of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest to 30 years of retirement tours
Ozzy Osbourne, the “prince of darkness” and godfather of heavy metal, has died aged 76, just weeks after he reunited with Black Sabbath bandmates for a farewell concert in his hometown of Birmingham in England. His family posted a brief message...

As Blak families worry for their kids, new research shows the importance of culturally safe care
Warning: this article discusses themes that may be distressing to some readers, including self-harm. New research has revealed the desperate need for culturally safe care for First Nations youth suffering with mental health issues. Figures from...

How Much Do 'The Pitt's Doctors Actually Make in the ER?
For fans of HBO’s The Pitt, the only thing more tragic than watching our favorite emotionally traumatized emergency room mavericks struggle to manage a mass casualty event is finding out how little they’re getting paid to do it. TV’s newest...