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Since the release of her New York Times bestselling essay collection Bad Feminist, Roxane Gay has been a powerful voice on politics, feminism, race, power and pop culture. It may seem to be a little left field, then, that the author, professor and social commentator is writing a romance novel with actor Channing Tatum (Magic…
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A group of Far North Queensland cattle producers is seeking legal advice on a three-year-long stoush with their council over “inequitable” rates. The Cassowary Coast Graziers Association was formed in 2023 to address what it says are disproportionately high rates compared to neighbouring regions. “[Our] rates are grossly inequitable,” Maria Creeks grazier Jason Burzacott said….
The owners of the Big Splash water park in Canberra’s north say they will not demolish the existing water slides, but will list the site for sale. In a statement released last night, Purdon said temporary ticketing, change rooms and food facilities would be installed on site before the main pool reopened by November, in…
When Tony Popovic was growing up in Western Sydney in the 1980s, deeply entrenched in the soccer scene, there were two voices that relentlessly championed the round ball game in Australia. Beginning in 1984, legendary broadcaster Les Murray and former Socceroos captain Johnny Warren hosted On the Ball on SBS. Stay across the latest news,…
Duff Conacher, co-founder of Democracy Watch, which advocates for democratic reform, said he doesn’t see this particular situation as a major conflict because the government had already committed to the high-speed rail project before Champagne’s spouse was hired. There’s also been no evidence presented that either Champagne or his spouse, Anne-Marie Gaudet, benefitted directly from the budget bill or other votes.
Small business owners and workers owed millions of dollars by an iron ore mine that has gone into administration are criticising the Northern Territory government for allowing it to keep operating for months without enough money to pay its bills. Iron ore mining company Nathan River Resources (NRR) has gone into voluntary administration, with ASIC…
More than 30 tiaras, dazzling necklaces and bracelets dotted with hundreds of diamonds are among almost 400 pieces of Cartier jewellery on display at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne. The exhibition contains pieces owned and worn by Hollywood icons Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly, along with Andy Warhol, Princess Margaret and Rihanna….
The Australian athletics world has been left in mourning after the death of Stawell Gift finalist Jemma Stapleton. Stapleton, 25, is believed to have died while overseas on a family holiday. The cause of death has not been revealed. A GoFundMe has been set up for the Stapleton family. Loading Instagram content “It is with…
LONDON — U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly quit on Thursday, saying the government is unwilling to spend enough on the military at a time of “rising threats.” The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down. Subscribe to read this story…