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Historic 19th century castle built by playboy on remote island with ballroom and 20 bedrooms hits market for £750k
The Scottish Sun
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August 28, 2025
AN iconic castle that dates back over 120 years has been put up for sale. Kinloch Castle, located on the remote Isle of Rum in Scotland, offers stunning views and a whopping 20 bedrooms. 6 Kinloch Castle, located on the Isle of Rum, has been put...
Damning review of governor general’s office hears claims of past bullying, dysfunction and a culture of fear
The Guardian
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August 29, 2025
A damning review into the governor general’s office has heard historic allegations of bullying and harassment, “inappropriate sharing of personal information” and staff reluctant to complain for fear of reprisal. The independent review, from...
Victoria premier calls on suspected Porepunkah shooter to surrender as search enters third day
The Independent
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August 28, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Victoria sponge will be 'exceptionally light and tender' with Nigella Lawson's clever tip
Daily Express
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August 28, 2025
If you're searching for the secret to a truly light and airy Victoria sponge, Nigella Lawson’s method may be exactly what you need. This classic British cake gets an even lighter texture thanks to one clever trick from the renowned baker that...
Judge Smith Speaks Before Women’s Society
WDEF - Tennessee
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August 28, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) — General Sessions Judge Victoria Smith spoke before members of the Scenic City Women’s Network today. Judge Smith shared her personal story about overcoming hardship with her husband. Andrew Smith was badly injured in an...
First openly bisexual man in the AFL is calling for a cultural change
Morning Star
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MITCH BROWN finally had enough as he watched unfolding coverage of yet another case of homophobic abuse in the Australian Football League last week, and decided it was time to change the narrative. Brown contacted the Daily Aus with a message that...
Woman, boy arrested in manhunt for fugitive Victoria police killer
1News
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Armed police arrested a woman and a teenage boy in an overnight operation, as they continue to hunt for a fugitive accused of murdering two officers. The raid took place on Thursday night near Chandler Court and Francis Street in Porepunkah, about...
Connect to Gariwerd at Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre
The National Tribune
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August 28, 2025
Visitors to Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park are invited to explore unique outdoor artworks at Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap. Deep cultural connections to Gariwerd are represented by a striking sculpture and four...
Oyster reef restoration raises hope for north Queensland marine health
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 28, 2025
Scientists and traditional owners are restoring oyster reefs once common along the muddy banks of the Russell and Mulgrave Rivers in Far North Queensland. The river, 50 kilometres north of Cairns, is home to the first tropical oyster reef...
Free events celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalani and Hawaiian History Month
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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August 28, 2025
Reading time: 2 minutesLiliʻuokalani, Ka Mōʻī Wahine o Hawaiʻi (Queen Liliʻuokalani) (Image courtesy: Hawaiʻi State Archives) This September, Hawaiʻi will mark its first official Hawaiian History Month, following the state’s adoption of Act 167...
Frank Body, Frank Green, and Sheet Society experts form new business advisory supergroup
SmartCompany
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August 28, 2025
The experts behind Frank Body, Frank Green, and Sheet Society have launched new advisory service For Scale, helping consumer brands increase their profitability. Clockwise from top left: Emma Mulquiney, co-founder of Monday Digital and former head...
Heritage & Cultural Centre in Cree Nation of Chisasibi celebrates 10th anniversary
APTN News
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August 28, 2025
The Cree Nation of Chisasibi’s Heritage & Cultural Centre (CHCC) has offered a permanent home for the community’s culture and languages for ten years. On Wednesday, August 27, the CHCC celebrated the 10th anniversary of the building, designed as a...
Historical Drover aircraft is on the move in Mount Isa
The North West Star
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August 27, 2025
The aircraft has kept watch over George McCoy Park for more than 45 years but, the Drover, an iconic piece of Australia's aviation history, is now set to take its first tentative steps towards a new life at the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)...
Australia’s out and proud male athletes competing right now
QNews
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August 28, 2025
Following Mitch Brown’s coming out, we celebrate the gay and bisexual Australian male athletes actively competing. Former AFL player Mitch Brown came out yesterday as bisexual, making him the first male in the code’s long history to do so. While...
Australia's AI trust gap is a productivity risk we can’t ignore
iTWire
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August 28, 2025
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, along with policymakers and business leaders, has highlighted one of the most pressing challenges facing the Australian economy: flatlining productivity. One topic certain to dominate the conversation is artificial...
Australia-Indonesia 2+2 Meeting
The National Tribune
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August 28, 2025
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister: Minister Sjafrie, Minister Sugiono it is such a delight to have both of you here and on behalf of Penny and I, we welcome you. We’re meeting today at this annual 2+2...
Australia and its record of gross violations of Human Rights
Mehr News Agency
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August 28, 2025
Australia's efforts to present itself as a leading country in the field of human rights have caused the image of this country to be transmitted to the world as a multicultural society with a strong record of supporting human rights, but behind...
Australian pseudo-left conference: Protest politics and reformist electoral fronts to trap anti-capitalist sentiment
World Socialist Web Site
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August 28, 2025
The pseudo-left Socialist Alternative (SAlt) organisation held a two-day conference in Sydney on the weekend of August 16–17. Billed as “Socialism 2025,” the event was attended by several hundred people, and included participation from most of...
Culture Ministry, PPIAQ introduce Indonesian arts culture in Australia
Antara
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August 28, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Culture Ministry in collaboration with the Indonesian Australia Students Association in Queensland (PPIAQ) promotes Indonesian arts and culture by utilizing the Indonesian Cultural House (RBI) in Australia as a cultural...
Museum acquires historic Donald Bradman baggy green cricket cap
The National Tribune
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August 28, 2025
Famously averaging an unbeaten 99.94 runs in Test matches, Bradman captained the Australian team in the 1946–47 series, which was the first to be played between Australia and England after the Second World War. Cricket had been far from front of...