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Boris Johnson meets with Marles in surprise visit to England’s north

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a surprise visit to meet with Defence Minister Richard Marles in the north of England. Mr Marles had previously planned to meet his counterpart UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. Mr Johnson and Mr Marles toured the BAE Systems' academy where apprentices are trained to build submarines. The pair also attended the commissioning of Britain's newest Astute class nuclear submarine HMS Anson. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Mississippi city enters second day without running water

The US city of Jackson in the state of Mississippi has entered its second day without running water. The city's water treatment infrastructure is experiencing issues due to heavy rain and flash flooding. It has led to sewage contamination of drinking water. People have lined up for hours in their cars to get bottled drinking water. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Stolen puppy reunited with owners in emotional reunion

A one-year-old puppy who was taken in a car theft was reunited with its owners in Burlington, Washington, on August 29, according to local reports. Footage by Ginger Giannoni shows her and her partner’s joyous reunion with Pumpkin, a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, at the Humane Society of Skagit Valley. Giannoni said Pumpkin was in her vehicle when it was stolen from Everett on August 20, Kiro7 reported. The car was recovered on August 27 in Tulalip and Giannoni was then contacted by the animal shelter to collect Pumpkin. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Kate Moss shares gross Johnny Depp story

In her “Life in Looks” video for British Vogue released Wednesday, Kate Moss recalled the time her ex-boyfriend Johnny Depp gifted her bling pulled out of his backside.Speaking about the glittering choker she wore for the 1995 CFDA Fashion Awards, the British beauty said, “That diamond necklace Johnny gave me. They were the first diamonds I ever owned — he pulled them out of the crack of his a**.”Continued the 48-year-old catwalker, “We were going out to dinner and he said, ‘I’ve got something in my bum. Can you have a look?’And I was like, ‘What?’”Moss proceeded to “put [her] hand down his trousers” — and, she concluded, “I pulled out a diamond necklace. That diamond necklace.”Here’s hoping the supermodel gave the gems a quick clean before wearing them on the red carpet.One of the leading “It” couples of the ’90s, Moss and Depp, 59, dated from 1994 to 1998.Former Vanity Fair columnist George Wayne has taken credit for introducing the pair, quipping on Instagram earlier this year, “I d...

Karl slams ‘most despicable thing I’ve seen’

The images and language used in the Gang Gang Discord chat room by students at Knox Grammar School were exposed by The Daily Telegraph on Wednesday.There were reportedly videos that appeared to show young men being raped, and comments that referenced wanting to be a paedophile and raping children.The Knox SchoolSome of the names of the accounts were Ni**er Removal Service and Fa**othater3000.There were numerous anti-Semitic and racist comments, while confronting remarks were made about women and abortions. The chat appeared to be active for about two years and featured current students, former students and their friends.A clearly disgusted Stefanovic called the boys’ actions “deplorable”.“This is one of the most disgusting despicable things I have seen. Yes boys will be boys but this goes too far,” he said on Thursday. “How do we expect these boys to grow up and respect women when they are circulating this sort of rubbish around themselves.“They need to be absolutely pulled over the co...

Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91

His death was announced on Tuesday by Russian news agencies, who said Gorbachev had died at a central hospital in Moscow "after a serious and long illness".His life was one of the most influential of his times, and his reforms as Soviet leader transformed his country and allowed Eastern Europe to free itself from Soviet rule.He spent much of the past two decades on the political periphery, intermittently calling for the Kremlin and the White House to mend ties as tensions soared to Cold War levels after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 and launched an offensive in Ukraine earlier this year.His relationship with President Vladimir Putin was difficult at times, but the Russian leader nonetheless expressed his "deep sympathies" after Gorbachev's death. Gorbachev spent the twilight years of his life in and out of hospital with increasingly fragile health and observed self-quarantine during the pandemic as a precaution against the coronavirus. He won the Nobel Peace Pri...

Giant 200-year-old cactus toppled by heavy rain in US

"Powerful seasonal rains can quickly make an impact on the desert landscape. The loss of this huge, iconic ~200 year old Saguaro on the Romero Ruins trail overlooking the Sutherland wash at Catalina State Park in Tucson is one change regular park visitors can't miss," Arizona State Parks said on Facebook.The Saguaro cactus can reach more than 10 meters (32 feet) in height and weight more than two tons when full of water. The plant, which grows in the United States and Mexico, has become a symbol of the American West and particularly of the desert landscape of Arizona.bur-rle/seb/wd/jh... Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Gorbachev will be mourned ‘across the world’

Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev will be mourned “right across the world,” Sky News Washington Correspondent Annelise Nielsen says. Mr Gorbachev died at the age of 91 after a long illness, according to Russian media outlets. “This is an end of an era where we were seeing an opening of Russia, and especially against the current conflict, this is going to be seen as something of the end of an era,” Ms Nielsen said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Viral video catches couple in public sex act

Two spectators were escorted out of Toronto’s Rogers Centre on Tuesday AEST after allegedly engaging in a sex act in the venue’s upper tier during the Blue Jays’ game against the Chicago Cubs.Watch The 2022 MLB Season with ESPN on Kayo. Live coverage every week plus news, analysis & more. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Footage of the riled-up couple, which shows a woman in a white dress straddling a man at the back of the stadium, quickly circulated across social media on Wednesday, with the 10-second clip registering more than 400,000 views in three hours.Another video shows security intervening and removing the pair from the area.“Uh, I filmed a couple having sex at the Blue Jays game today in the 500s,” a patron told blogTO.The Toronto Police Service told the Canadian publication it had no information related to the incident, suggesting no charges had been laid.The Jays recorded a 5-4 victory over the Cubs, by the way.Last week, a couple were spotted engaging in an a...

Dad’s celebration with 16yo sparks uproar

The 16-year-old from the Czech Republic will make her grand slam debut on Tuesday in the first round of the US Open after winning her way through the qualifying rounds in New York. Her comeback victory over Britain’s Heather Watson on Saturday (AEST) was the headline moment in a massive day for Czech tennis with three teenagers all winning through to the women’s singles draw at Flushing Meadows. However, the special occasion has been overshadowed somewhat by the celebrations that followed Bejlek’s 3-6 6-4 7-5 win over the former Top 40 player. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The World No. 194 was seen on the live TV broadcast on Amazon Prime shaking hands with her opponent and chair umpire before walking over to a man who has been identified as her father before embracing him as they celebrated a special moment together.She was then seen walking over and hugg...

‘So bad’: Tennis star’s wardrobe malfunction

The 22-year-old, winner of the US Open crown in 2019, overcame France’s Harmony Tan 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 to keep alive her dream of a second grand slam title.But the victory was not without drama as a flustered Andreescu scrambled to change her clothing.Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The former world No. 4 arrived on court in a navy blue skirt, but with gusts of wind blowing her outfit around, she pleaded with the chair umpire to make a change.“It’s not my fault, it’s Nike’s fault, this dress is so bad,” Andreescu could be heard complaining. “I need to go. This is so bad.”She quickly returned to the court wearing shorts and a white top and set about navigating her way past Tan, who made headlines in June when she defeated Serena Williams at Wimbledon.Andreescu later explained her change of outfit after securing victory.“It was just bothering me on some forehands. I...

Rivaldo: Socceroos can shock at World Cup

At Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Monday for the Australian leg of the FIFA World Cup trophy tour, the 50-year-old former Barcelona star told Socceroos coach Graham Arnold that his team should embrace its underdog status in a 2022 World Cup group that includes reigning champions France, Denmark and Tunisia.To progress to the round of 16, the Socceroos must finish in the top two of their group.“He’s played for clubs and countries that expect to win, and they’re always looking at (clubs) and nations below and they’re not respecting them as much,” Arnold said of the 2002 World Cup winner.“He said he’d been in that position before and they’d slipped up.“He said that Australians have got great mentality and great work ethic, and (should) do what you can to achieve whatever you want.”Arnold had a similarly positive outlook on the Socceroos performing beyond expectations at the November 20-December 18 World Cup.“We’ve got this group which a lot of people are calling the ‘Group of Death’, but I c...

$202 off Apple iPhone 11 for a limited time

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Boy’s arm severed ‘subway surfing’

The teen was at the time with a group of friends on a northbound R train at the 74th Street-Roosevelt Ave station in Jackson Heights about 10.25am Monday in Queens, according to police and law-enforcement and MTA sources.He was trying to climb to the top of the train and fell, landing on the tracks, cops and sources said, NY Post reported.“We know he was subway surfing on the outside of the car,” a transit worker at the station told The Post. “Usually when you’re subway surfing, you have to get off the train before the tunnel. He must’ve miss that point.”The boy’s left limb was detached “from the elbow down,” and, “they found his arm under the train,” the worker said. He seemed overwhelmed by shock, the employee said of the kid.“He was just looking around like nothing happened. He didn’t cry or nothing,” said the worker, who wouldn’t give her name. The boy was taken to Bellevue Hospital and is in stable condition, police said.As of noon, northbound M and R trains were bypassing 74th St...

‘Closer to the end’: Tennis champ’s sad exit

The Swiss veteran was trailing 4-6, 6-7 against France’s Corentin Moutet when he shook hands following the second-set tiebreak, prematurely ending the contest on Court 5.Moutet’s record against the former World No. 3 improves to 3-0.Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Wawrinka was a shadow of himself on Tuesday, repeatedly calling for a trainer to tend to his finger, although it remains unclear what exactly his injury was.The 37-year-old roared back to life in the second set, finding himself on set points on multiple occasions, but the 2016 champion couldn’t land the decisive blow before eventually calling it quits.Stunned gasps echoed around the venues as Wawrinka shook hands and packed his things.“I know that I‘m closer to the end, that’s for sure,” he conceded after the defeat.“It’s a reality. I will never be able to play as well as I did in my career because ...

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What to expect from today’s VMAs

The annual awards ceremony will air at 10am AEDT on Foxtel’s MTV channel, with LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow co-hosting festivities.Things are already in full swing on the red carpet, with performances to come from Blackpink, Harlow and Eurovision rockers Maneskin.There have also been reports that Johnny Depp is set to make a cameo during the awards, having been in talks with the show’s production team to dress up as the network’s Moonman mascot.On the awards front, Harlow is leading the nominations alongside Harry Styles, with eight nods apiece. Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd and Taylor Swift trail closely behind with five nominations each.Here are the full list of nominations, updated live as winners are announced:Video of the YearDoja Cat – WomanDrake (featuring Future and Young Thug) – Way 2 SexyEd Sheeran – ShiversHarry Styles – As It WasLil Nas X and Jack Harlow – Industry BabyOlivia Rodrigo – BrutalTaylor Swift – All Too Well: The Short FilmSong ...

Australia confirms mass team changes

The Aussie side was confirmed by captain Aaron Finch at the toss of the coin where Australia won the toss and elected to field. Finch had earlier this week said Marnus Labuschagne had been dropped for the series opener. Watch Australia v Zimbabwe. Every ODI Live & Exclusive to Fox Sports on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The biggest surprise in the Aussie XI named on Sunday was the selection of Alex Carey at No. 4. Aussie test star Nathan Lyon said Carey’s position appears to be motivated by the selectors’ plans for Carey’s role at next year’s World Cup in India.“I think they may be looking a little bit to the future,” Lyon said in commentary for Fox Cricket. “Obviously the One-Day World Cup’s not far away and obviously that is in India and Alex Carey controls the spin extremely well.”Australia has a near full-strength side for the historic one-day series against Zimbabwe.Steve Smith, David Warner and Mitchell Starc have all been selected, while Test captain Pat C...

Radical pay plan to be ‘teased out’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the idea would be “teased out” at the upcoming jobs and skills summit as unions, business and government seek solutions to what they say is a “broken” system. “I think there’s broad agreement really across all of the various stakeholders that enterprise bargaining isn’t working,” Dr Chalmers told Sky News.“I think enterprise bargaining is broken. If there are ways to fix it, so we get that sustainable wages growth, we should be looking at it.“And obviously, in this particular part of the summit … (Employment Minister Tony Burke’s) task will be to see where there is some common ground perhaps in some industries, around multi-employer bargaining and to see if we can move forward together on this front.”Multi-employer bargaining would allow unions to strike deals to cover more than one employer in an industry rather than negotiating separate enterprise agreements. Business Council of Australia chief Jennifer Westacott reiterated her concern over the proposal on...

Voice referendum is ‘for the Australian people’

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is not government-owned but is “for the Australian people”. “As the Prime Minister said, it is about making everyone proud, and filling that glaring omission in our birth certificate of and recognising First Peoples,” she said. Ms Burney said the referendum will have two important roles, with the first being the Voice to Parliament and the second about improving Indigenous “life choices and chances”. “Whether it be life expectancy, incarceration, housing, education, by asking First Nations people – which is an act of common decency and good manners,” she said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Albanese praises Shaquille O’Neal’s ability to ‘bring different people together’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government hopes to “engage with people who can connect” primarily with the youth but society at large, like basketballer Shaquille O’Neal. He also said Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney had presented the NBA superstar with a boomerang. “Shaq has that record of particularly when it comes to bringing people together of different backgrounds,” he said. “Which is consistent with our approach to a constitutionally recognised Voice to Parliament and recognising that Australian history didn’t begin in 1788.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘Apocalyptic’: Insane images in China

The Chinese metropolis of Chongqing is currently enduring a crippling heatwave that has seen temperatures soar past 40C this week.Extreme temperatures have sparked blazing wildfires and a severe drought – as well as causing major power issues across the area. Experts have said the intensity, scope and duration of the heatwave could make it one of the worst recorded in global history.In the midst of wild and terrifying conditions that locals have endured for more than 70 days, a fresh Covid outbreak emerged, prompting authorities to order mass testing.Photos are now flooding social media of healthcare workers, in full PPE, performing nasal swabs with wildfires blazing just metres away. Former ABC journalist Stephen McDonell is currently on the ground in Chongqing, describing the scenes as “apocalyptic”. “PCR tests being carried out as bushfires rage following months of heatwave with a record drought threatening crops and severely limiting much needed hydroelectricity,” he tweeted. In an...

Aussie mum rages over ‘erotic’ shop display

Palmerston resident Hannah Curran took to Facebook to complain about lingerie store Bras N Things’ latest ad campaign showing close-ups of different underwear on women’s bums.The 43-year-old believes the video ad in the window of the Gateway Shopping Centre store has gone too far, calling the flashing images “erotic”, Kidspot reports. Hannah shared an image to Facebook of a close-up of a woman wearing a barely there G-string asking, if Bras N Things was “trying to turn into a strip club with this for public view”.In another Facebook group she shared a video of the window display saying, “shame on you Bras N Things … head office and Gateway Shopping Centre NT are allowing this in public viewing from outside the shop for any age to see.”Ms Curran said Bras N Things and the shopping centre should ensure these images were only visible from inside the store.“My main concern is children easily being able to see these sexualised erotic images,” she told NT News.For more stories like this, go ...

Major news for GoT prequel fans

HBO confirmed the exciting news on Saturday, after the first episode premiered earlier this week to record ratings in Australia and around the world.“We are beyond proud of what the entire House of the Dragon team has accomplished with season one,” Francesca Orsi, executive vp, HBO programming said in a statement. “Our phenomenal cast and crew undertook a massive challenge and exceeded all expectations, delivering a show that has already established itself as must-see-TV. “A huge thank you [to co-creator and executive producer George R.R. Martin and co-creator and showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik] for leading us on this journey. We couldn’t be more excited to continue bringing to life the epic saga of House Targaryen with season two.”HBO reports the first episode attracted an audience of 9.986 million viewers across linear and streaming platforms in the US, making it the most-watched premiere in the premium cable company’s 51-year history. That figure has since rocketed to ...

Firefighters Battle Brushfire Burning in Angeles National Park

Large smoke plumes wafted over the Angeles National Forest in California as firefighters battled a brushfire on August 25. The US Forest Service said the East Fire had grown to around 75 acres by Thursday afternoon. Surrounding roads were also closed as the fire grew in size. It was not immediately clear what sparked the fire. This footage filmed by an ALERTWildfire camera shows planes aiding the firefighting effort as large clouds waft skyward. Credit: ALERTWildfire via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Flight Centre financial loss narrows as demands for travel recover

Flight Centre has narrowed its loss from the pandemic to around $287 million as the demand for travel starts to recover. The company has argued travel is a necessity and it shouldn’t be impacted by inflation or macro changes moving forward, but are still reticent to give guidance and no dividend has been declared. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Aussie rent freeze plan ‘not unprecedented’

The Greens have urged the federal government to introduce a two-year freeze, given tenants are facing average annual rent hikes of 17.9 per cent in Australia’s capital cities.Under the proposal, national cabinet would also sign off capping rent increases at 2 per cent every 24 months, an end to no-grounds evictions, and minimum standards for rental properties.Landlords have, unsurprisingly, pushed back against the plan and the Albanese government has said it won’t be implementing such a policy.Mr Bandt on Friday said the proposal “wasn’t really unprecedented”.“The Victorian government froze rents during the pandemic. We have rent control in other countries,” he told ABC radio.“At the moment, the brunt of this (housing) crisis has been borne by renters who’ve got nowhere else to go. “Their incomes aren’t going up, but their rents are.”Mr Bandt said soaring rental prices and low vacancy rates were particularly affecting regional areas by making it too difficult for people to move there f...

Detroit Park Announces Changes to Slow Down Riders on Viral Giant Slide

Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan, made adjustments to the Giant Slide, video posted on August 21 shows, after earlier video of riders bouncing into the air made national headlines. The park opened the slide on Friday, only to close it later the same day due to safety concerns according to the Belle Isle Park. No injuries were reported. Video posted by Belle Isle Park – Michigan on Sunday, shows a demonstration of “how to ride the Giant Slide” in Detroit. The park said they “have scrubbed down the surface and started to spray a little water on the slide between rides to help control the speed,” encouraging riders to “come out and give it a try.” Credit: Belle Isle Park – Michigan via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Surprising new job option opens for Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo will not be driving for McLaren next year, with the two parties agreeing to part ways with 12 months remaining on his contract.The Australian confirmed the “bittersweet” news to Instagram on Wednesday evening, telling his 7.3 million followers: “2022 will be my last year with McLaren.“Obviously we put in a lot of effort on both sides but it just hasn’t worked the way we wanted so the team has decided to make a change for next year.“We had a lot of discussions but in the end we mutually agreed it was the right thing for both of us.“I will continue to do the rest of this year, absolutely. And I’ll continue to give it my all.“For the future, what lies ahead, (I’m) not sure yet. But we’ll see.”Watch Every Practice, Qualifying & Race of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™ Live on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The 33-year-old driver, who has won eight grand prix races since making his F1 debut in 2011, will reportedly receive an eight-figure p...

Panthers hoping to offload $500k prodigy

According to The Daily Telegraph, the Panthers are eager to let Staines leave before his contract expires at the end of 2023.The Panthers have contacted several rival clubs to offer his services for next season, according to the News Corp report.Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Staines was earmarked as the club’s future fullback two years ago — the Panthers secured his services on a $500,000 deal when the Canterbury Bulldogs tried to poach him.The youngster scored four tries on NRL debut against the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2020, diving over 20 times in his first 23 games — mostly while on the wing.But after being left out of Penrith’s side for the 2021 grand final against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Staines has scored just two tries in 13 games for the Panthers this season.Dylan Edwards has since established himself as one of the best fullbacks in t...

Parts of Victoria, NSW and ACT showing ‘below normal’ fire potential in spring

The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council has released its seasonal bushfire outlook, with regions across Victoria, NSW and the ACT showing below normal fire potential for spring. The prediction is not as severe as usual due to persistent rain this year, along with the expected return of the La Nina weather pattern and low fuel loads in regions still recovering from the 2019-2020 bushfire season. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Holocaust survivor Phillip Maisel dies

Mr Maisel died in Melbourne on Monday just one month after celebrating his birthday alongside his twin sister and fellow survivor Bella.The Holocaust survivor recorded more than 1000 video testimonies of survivors for the Melbourne Holocaust Museum, preserving the voices of the Holocaust for future generations.His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2pm.More to come Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Morrison ‘acting within the law’ but ‘undermined’ responsible government

Former prime minister Scott Morrison “technically acted within the rules” but “undermined” the conventions of transparency and responsible government, Political Reporter Trudy McIntosh says. The legal advice prepared by Australia’s Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue QC into the former prime minister’s portfolio scandal was released on Tuesday. Ms McIntosh said Mr Donaghue has considered Mr Morrison’s appointments into several portfolios as constitutionally valid. “The top line summary out of the Solicitor-General's advice here was, yes, Scott Morrison was acting within the law,” she told Sky News Australia. “Scott Morrison technically acted within the rules, but the conventions of transparency and informing the parliament and the people were undermined, according to the Solicitor-General.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘My god’: Sledge question that shames AFL

The Lions captain has been slammed for his on-field spray that left Melbourne’s Harrison Petty overcome with emotion during the huddle following the third quarter.Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Post-match it was revealed Zorko had delivered a personal sledge directed at a member of Petty’s family.The AFL investigated the incident, while the Lions and Zorko issued apologies and the Demons appeared eager to put the incident behind them.The Herald Sun’s Mark Robinson revealed what was said.“The sledge by Dayne Zorko to Harrison Petty was something like this: I hope your mother dies,” Robinson wrote.Despite the fallout and calls for Zorko to be stripped of the captaincy, he has not been charged by the AFL or sanctioned by the Lions and is free to play Brisbane’s elimination final against Richmond next Thursday.Further pressure has now been put on the AFL to take action since the Lions faile...

Parliament may have ‘different view’ from Solicitor General on Morrison’s portfolios

NSW Greens Senator David Shoebridge says the parliament may have a “different view” from the Solicitor General on the lawfulness of former prime minister Scott Morrison’s secret ministerial portfolios. He said the Solicitor General’s report will “by no means” be the end of the investigation. “Both the Senate and the House have very distinct interests to the government of the day when it comes to … the power to, secretly or otherwise, appoint ministers,” Mr Shoebridge told Sky News Australia. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Crypto investing to change in Australia

The federal government has announced it will take a fresh look at regulating the sector in consultation with stakeholders on a framework. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the review was about allowing “consumers to participate in the market while also better protecting them”.“As it stands, the crypto sector is largely unregulated, and we need to do some work to get the balance right so we can embrace new and innovative technologies while safeguarding consumers,” he said. “With the increasingly widespread proliferation of crypto assets- to the extent that crypto advertisements can be seen plastered all over big sporting events – we need to make sure customers engaging with crypto are adequately informed and protected.”In what the government has billed as a world first, Treasury will “token map” the Australian crypto market. Token mapping is the process of determining the characteristics of all digital tokens available in the country – from Bitcoin to Dogecoin.It will be part of an audit of t...

GoT show delivers exactly what you want

If you were a devoted fan of the original series, and you’ve had a Westeros-shaped hole in your heart that no amount of rewatching has managed to fill, then there’s a lot to like in this new instalment. There’s gory violence, scheming characters and more political betrayal than even Scott Morrison’s party room. It’s more than enough to transport you back to that immersive world of warring great houses, power grabs and the fiery burn of dragon fire.House of the Dragon - which premieres at 11am today on Binge and Foxtel - is created by Ryan J. Condal and George R.R. Martin and the series also counts as a showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, one of Game of Thrones’ well-regarded regular directors.Sapochnik’s involvement – and a sizeable $US200 million season budget – means House of the Dragon boasts the high-end production values you expect. Its scale is impressive and yes, apparently more dragons (17 of them!) is better than just three.Set 200 years before Game of Thrones, the story tracks the f...

‘Ambitious’: World’s largest hydrogen plant to be built in South Australia

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has spruiked his government's $593 million green hydrogen plant to be built in Whyalla but says the plan does not come without risk. The world's largest hydrogen plant is set to be built in South Australia. The government-funded project has attracted interest from 60 organisations around Australia and globally. Mr Malinauskas said the plant is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2025. He said it will alleviate pressure on the state's energy system but "is not going to solve every problem". "It is an ambitious policy – it's not without a degree of risk in a policy sense but also in a technical sense," he told Sky News Australia. "But everything that has happened since our election four-five months ago, has actually given me even greater confidence that our ambitions are able to be realised – principally because of the international interest." Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site htt...

Two notable absences at Bennifer wedding

But when they walk down the aisle for the second time – the two legally wed earlier in Las Vegas – there will be two notable absentees, his brother Casey Affleck and ex-wife Jennifer Garner.Casey Affleck was spotted on a Starbucks run in Los Angeles on Saturday morning, just hours before the older Affleck was set to wed Lopez on the other side of the country, reported Page Six.Paparazzi seemed surprised to see the younger Affleck on a coffee run and one even asked, “Why aren’t you in Georgia right now, man??”A clearly uncomfortable Casey, 47, mumbled an unintelligible response that sounded like he said, “I have other things,” before driving away.The famous brothers have always had a supportive relationship, both personally and professionally.In 2007, Casey starred in the film Gone Baby Gone, which was directed by Ben, now 50. More than a decade later, he praised a “brave” Ben for checking himself into rehab.While it is not immediately clear if Casey will manage to fly across the countr...

Climb to the 2022 Everest underway

The TAB Everest will return for the sixth year running, with 12 slot holders vying for the 12 best sprinters in the land, to win their share of $15 million. Sponsored content presented by Racing NSW Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Blasts hit Russian-held areas far from Ukraine war front

Explosions erupted overnight near military bases deep in Russian-held areas of Ukraine and Russia itself, an apparent display of Kyiv's growing ability to pummel Moscow's logistics far from front lines, as Ukraine and Russia traded blame for shelling the Zaporizhzhia complex, risking a nuclear catastrophe. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Liz Cheney suffered a ‘crushing defeat’

Sky News host Chris Smith says Liz Cheney suffered a “crushing defeat” to a candidate endorsed by “her nemesis” Donald Trump. Ms Cheney is no longer a member of Congress after she was easily defeated by attorney Harriet Hageman in the Republican primary for Wyoming’s sole congressional seat. "Liz Cheney is now suggesting she may take a run for president in 2024," Mr Smith said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Ingebrigtsen seals Euro double-double as Thiam dominates

In a mixed night for defending champions at a rain-hit Olympic Stadium, a third, Poland's Wojciech Nowicki, left it late to also retain his hammer throw title.After heavy rain had seen the evening session delayed by 20 minutes, Ingebrigtsen made up for the disappointment of finishing second to Britain's Jake Wightman in the 1,500m in last month's world championships in Oregon.Ingebrigtsen's victory sealed a remarkable triumph, having won the same 1,500-5,000 European double as a precocious 17-year-old in Berlin in 2018."I wanted to have a fast race and I wanted to win," Ingebrigtsen said.- 'In the clouds' -It meant the 27-year-old Belgian became a two-time champion on the Olympic, world and European stage. "It's amazing," beamed Thiam. "I'm living in the clouds."Thursday saw her go out to a disappointing 6.08m in the long jump before 48.89m in the javelin and 2:17.95 in the 800m for a total of 6,628 points."I am really,...

Bali bomber to be released on parole

One of the men responsible for the 2002 Bali bombings is due to walk free from prison within days after serving just half of his 20-year sentence. Umar Patek was granted an expedited release on Indonesia's Independence Day. Sky News Senior Reporter Adam Walters says the timing of the release is “appalling”. “But the reality is for the families of those lost in these attacks, there’s never going to be a good time for the release of the perpetrators,” he said. The terrorist attack killed 202 people, including 88 Australians. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au