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Coal and gas price ‘spikes’ are costing Australian families and businesses

New South Wales Energy Minister Matt Kean says coal and gas price “spikes” are feeding through to energy price rises for families and businesses around Australia. “We’re working with the commonwealth to put downward pressure on electricity prices, we’ve done our bit here with the coal cap,” Mr Kean told Sky News Australia. “We’ve put $330 million worth of energy bill relief on the table to support families and businesses at this difficult time – this is not just a national problem, it’s an international problem driven by the illegal war in Ukraine. “We’ve seen huge spikes in the price of coal – in the price of gas and that’s feeding through to domestic energy prices.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Bidens touts infastructure

President Biden was in New York to talk about a nearly $300,000 grant to help a crucial tunnel get the repairs it needs. While he's showing the benefits of government spending the GOP says they're focused on the nation's growing debt. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Safe Passage Worker shot near Northwest DC schools

Coolidge High School, Ida B. Wells Middle School, and Whittier Elementary School were placed on lockdown Monday afternoon after police say a Safe Passage Worker was shot nearby. FOX 5's Adrienne DiPiazza reports from the scene of the crime with the latest details from police. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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One big problem with Aussie reality TV

Nine’s Married At First Sight, Seven’s Australian Idol and Ten’s Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains all premiered their new seasons in the same 7.30pm timeslot last night. MAFS ran to a comparatively tight 95 minutes, while Idol and Survivor ran for 105 minutes each.And all three are on again tonight, tomorrow and Sunday, with all episodes again running well past the 90-minute mark. If you want to watch every episode of all three shows this week, you’re looking at more than 18 hours of television. I could watch Avatar: The Way of Water twice in that time. We’re one night in and it’s already too much. It doesn’t have to be like this. And in other countries, it’s not: American Idol airs twice a week in the US, primetime viewing on Sunday and Monday nights. The US version of Survivor airs just one one-hour episode per week, for a grand total of 14 episodes her season. That makes it virtually a completely different show to Australian Survivor, which runs to at least 24 episodes a season and giv
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Aussie WWE star’s gruesome Rumble injury

The powerhouse entertainer, whose real name is Demi Bennett, outlasted 29 other women to seal her shot at the women’s championship for WrestleMania on Sunday, The Sun reports. Despite coming out as the first entrant, the 26-year-old made history as she eventually eliminated Asuka and then Liv Morgan to win the Rumble.Ripley, who is a member of the Judgment Day faction led by Finn Balor, lasted over 61 minutes in the ring.She now holds the record for the longest female Rumble match performance.However, now the true extent of just how good her exploits on Saturday were have come to light after she let slip an injury she suffered early on in the gruelling bout.Speaking at the Rumble post-show press conference, Ripley said: “I’m obviously very beat up.“My knees are not good in general.“My knee dislocated for a second in the beginning, but it popped back in.“If anything, I can smell blood in my nose.”Ripley then shared a selfie snap of her face on Twitter, which is covered in several cuts a
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Shocking state of Medicare revealed

Over 50 per cent of general practices across the country are charging patients out-of-pocket fees, with Aussies paying a minimum of $40 per visit, according to healthcare directory CleanBill. Founder of CleanBill James Gillespie told 9 News bulk-billing is the cornerstone of Australia’s healthcare system. “When we lose bulk-billing among the majority of GPs then we lose universal healthcare,” he said.The Australian Capital Territory is worst off with only five per cent of GPs offering bulk billing services. ACT patients also pay the most for a standard 15 minute doctor’s visit at $49 – in addition to the $39.75 Medicare rebate that’s paid to the clinic. Despite only 27 per cent of clinics in Adelaide offering bulk-billing, the state offers patients the most affordable price of $34 per doctor’s visit. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said earlier this month that primary care had suffered after “nine years of cuts and neglect”. “Primary care is in its worst shape since Medicare began.
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Nine’s $500m gamble backfires horrendously

Nine splashed $500 million to extend their Australian Open deal until 2030, but viewership has fallen off a cliff in 2023.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 hits for the Australian Open came in thick and fast before the first serve was even sent across the net.Aussie golden girl Ash Barty hung up the racquet not long after her Grand Slam victory. That hit alone would have left network executives reeling.But then came the loss of world number one Carlos Alcaraz, the supremely talented 19-year-old who took the world by storm last year.Arguably the biggest hit to the Open however came on the opening day when Nick Kyrgios announced his withdrawal.The 27-year-old is the biggest box office drawcard on the face of the planet for tennis and his departure spelt disaster for the network and the tournament.After a horrid opening night which saw the figures fall behind
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Pat Cummins ‘not happy’ about fans calling out ‘daft activism’

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has recently “copped plenty of barbs” from fans for his “climate change preaching and taking-the-knee antics,” says Sky News host Rita Panahi. “He is even penning unintentionally funny climate change pieces for the far-left Guardian … but he's not happy about fans calling him out on this sort of daft activism,” she said. Ms Panahi said in a "puff piece" in the Nine papers this weekend he “whines and whines about being called woke”. "He said, ‘I don't even know what woke means. If anything, some people would say it's a good thing. It's a label, it means nothing’. “Ok, so you don't know what woke means but it's a good thing but it also means nothing. Got it. Just like your activism Pat, that's rather incoherent to the point of being nonsensical.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Weather Forecast: Jan. 28, 2023

Orlando and Central Florida will see cloud coverage in the overnight hours that should keep temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Sunday will bring high temperatures into the 80s with partly cloudy skies. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Woman shocked by her tattoo’s real meaning

A quick Google search would inform eager ink seekers that the turned-over fruit is commonly used as a symbol for swingers looking for a good time.Unlucky Brittany Lewin learned about that signal after she chose a line drawing of a pineapple inside a triangle, NY Post reported.“Is that an upside-down pineapple?” her friend responded to a text message of Lewin excitedly showing off her new addition in a viral TikTok.“Hahaha not when my arm is down,” Lewin responded, naively.Then she did her own Google search. “I’ve made a mistake besties,” Lewin captioned the clip, showing the shocking search results.Viewers on TikTok both laughed and sympathised with Lewin over her oversight.“What was your reasoning behind getting that tattoo then? I’m dying here,” one asked.“It’s meant to represent being a boss babe and the triangle is my lucky symbol,” Lewin responded.“Well, you wouldn’t win either way. Even if you put it the right way up, when you put your arm back down from behind it’d still be upsi
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Murwillumbah tips: Early finals for Ray Hadley

Hadley’s filly was decidedly underwhelming in her first three starts in life, all of them in Queensland during April and May in 2022.The Daniel Bowen-trained galloper has been a different horse altogether on this side of the Tweed with two wins and a brave second during her short, sharp spring preparation.On Sunday at Murwillumbah, the Bowen/Hadley bay takes the first step towards a possible visit to Royal Randwick on April 1 and a tilt at the $600,000 Country Championships Final (1400m).The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here!“She has been targeted to run in the Country Championship race at Coffs but she has got to keep proving herself. She has got to win or run a very good race on Sunday, which I am expecting her to do,’’ Bowen said.“I had her in last week at Grafton but I just thought this would be the more ideal race. It’s turned out she drew the one gate in a smaller
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Star’s post sparks paper straw kerfuffle

The basketballer’s plea was met with a groundswell of support from Twitter users after complaining about paper straws “disintegrating”. It comes just months after fierce debate raged surrounding a decision from Australian states for takeaway restaurants and supermarkets to be largely stripped of single-use plastic items. Drmic was clearly taken aback at seeing the impassioned responses his comment received. “I don’t want to get cancelled by the environmentalists but holy s*** can we please have plastic straws back,” he wrote on Twitter. “Or at least something that doesn’t disintegrate after 4 seconds. My brain hurts every time I have to use a paper straw.”He exchanged several messages with Twitter users criticising his comment. “The best part about my last tweet going semi viral is now the basement dwelling gremlins are starting to find it and reply,” The Adelaide 36ers player wrote. As of November, businesses in NSW are banned from supplying single-use plastic cutlery, stirrers, straw
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Allison Feldman: Judge throws out DNA evidence that led to suspect’s arrest

The suspect, identified as Ian Mitcham, was arrested about three years after Allison Feldman's murder in her Scottsdale home. On Jan. 27, a judge threw out DNA samples connected with the case. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia spoke with a legal expert about the judge's ruling. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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From homeless shelters to medical school, man shares his story in hopes of inspiring others

A Texan who grew up in homeless shelters, and who was surrounded by gangs and drug use, has overcome the odds stacked against him to get into medical school. His older brother, who is now an attorney, helped inspire him through the journey. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Tyre Nichols: Memphis Police release bodycam video of deadly incident

The footage shows Nichols, 29, being beaten by five police officers during a traffic stop back on January 7. He died three days later, and the officers involved in the case, all of whom are also Black, were fired and later charged with second-degree murder. (CAUTION: Due to subject matter and the graphic nature of the video, viewer discretion is advised) Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Hot price on Dead Space remake

That’s why we’re rounding up all the best PlayStation savings we could find this week, including $210 off Logitech’s G G923 Trueforce Racing Wheel for PS5/PS4/PC, $34.96 off Dead Space for PS5, $70.95 off Assassin’s Creed for PS5 and PS4 and $40 off The Callisto Protocol for PS5.Still searching for a PS5 console? We’ve spotted both the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition in stock at Amazon Australia. You can also see a full list of stockists to check for wider availability. Not to mention, the DualSense Edge Wireless Controller for PlayStation 5 is now available for purchase at Amazon Australia.RELATED: Biggest Xbox game deals this weekRELATED: Best Nintendo Switch game and console dealsWe’ve also rounded up plenty of other great offers on games, accessories and pre-orders for you to check out below.We update this page regularly but please note: prices are correct and products are in stock at time of publishing.QUICK LINKSBest PlayStation console and accessory dealsBest
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Administrators warned 3 times on the day boy shot teacher at a Virginia elementary school

Diane Toscano, an attorney for Abigail Zwerner, said during a news conference that she has notified the school board in Newport News that the 25-year-old teacher at Richneck Elementary School plans to sue the school district over the Jan. 6 shooting, which left Zwerner with serious injuries. (Jan. 25) Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Annual inflation hits 7.8 per cent in December quarter

Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says annual inflation for the December quarter is at 7.8 per cent, up from 7.3 per cent previously. “The market had forecast that inflation would come in at 7.6 per cent today,” Mr Greenwood said. “But what’s happened is a range of different factors have affected the price of goods during that, not only quarter, but over the past 12 months.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Northern California mass shooting sends shockwaves through small coastal town

The shooting at Half Moon Bay, which left seven people dead, happened just days after a deadly mass shooting during a Lunar New Year event in Southern California. Investigators have since released new details surrounding the incident at Half Moon Bay. Reporter Jiovanni Lieggi has more. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘One more rate rise’ expected in February or March

Yellow Brick Road Home Loans Executive Chairman Mark Bouris says his gut feeling is there will be a 0.25 per cent rate rise in either February or March. “They might stall in February and wait until March, or they might do it in February and stall for the rest of the year based on what the current data’s showing,” Mr Bouris told Sky News Australia. “But expect, I think … one more rate rise.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Olympic champ signs monster deal

Caslick, 27, played with the Sydney Roosters during a short NRLW stint but had indicated she was unlikely to return and the new deal to play Sevens confirms where he future lies. With NRLW players still in a CBA battle with league officials, Caslick said it was an easy choice to stay with the code which had supported her. “They led the way in women’s sport when they professionalised our Sevens program back in 2014 and they are committed to continually raising the bar,” Caslick said.“For me it was a simple choice to commit to the Sevens game. If you are prepared to embrace the hard work that comes with being part of the world’s best and most challenging high-performance program, then this is the sport to be involved in.“We play a World Series. We play a World Cup. We play at the world’s two biggest multi-sport festivals: the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. There are easier options, but if you want to compete in the world’s best sport, this is where you need to be.”The 27-year-old, the
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Big hint on new Hawks captain

A decision on the captain is set to be fleshed out during an upcoming four-day camp in Morwell and while there won’t be a leadership vote, Mitchell’s coaching philosophy will ensure lengthy discussions between players and coaches. Hawthorn is looking to appoint a fourth captain in seven years after the retirement of Ben McEvoy and Sicily stands out among a playing group which also lost senior players Jack Gunston, Tom Mitchell and Jaegar O’Meara to rival clubs. Mitchell said those senior exits mirrored a time in Mitchell’s own playing career when superstar Shane Crawford retired after the 2008 premiership. Like the Hawks did then, Mitchell is adamant the hole those players left in the club an be filled. “I go back to my early days and I remember when Shane Crawford retired and it was like ‘how is this club going to run without Shane Crawford?’,” Mitchell said on Tuesday.“It was quite amazing that losing someone of such significance as him, but every club they find their equilibrium whe
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Antonio Conte eager to help Harry Kane ‘win something with Tottenham’

Antonio Conte expressed his desire to help Harry Kane win trophies at Tottenham after his record-equalling strike earned a vital 1-0 win at Fulham. Kane grabbed the only goal of a dull affair in west London with a trademark finish on the stroke of half-time when he turned away from Tim Ream and curled into the bottom corner. It was Kane’s 266th goal for the club and moved him level with Jimmy Greaves, whose tally has stood since 1970, as Spurs’ all-time record scorer. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Djokovic rages over latest rumour

A number of shock upsets and exits has blown the men’s singles and women’s singles fields wide open and the door is open for fairytales to come true. The Day 9 action is headlined by No. 3 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas’ quarter-final against 21-year-old Jiri Lehecka.The winner will play either 18th-seeded Russian Karen Khachanov or 29th-seeded American Sebastian Korda in the semi-finals. In the women’s draw, No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula, the highest-ranked player remaining, will be desperate to avoid becoming the latest surprise victim.The American, whose billionaire parents own the Buffalo Bills in the NFL, is closing in on her first major title. But she must first overcome two-time Melbourne champion — and good friend — Victoria Azarenka in the last eight.The winner will play either reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina or the 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko in the semi-finals.9.45am - Djokovic rages over latest rumourThe drama was flying thick and fast on Monday following Novak
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50% off Neutrogena moisturiser 31k love

In the hunt for a new moisturiser? Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel is currently on sale for 50 per cent off at Chemist Warehouse. It has over 31,200 five star reviews on Google. “Left both my skin and I jumping for hydration joy,” wrote one happy customer. Another wrote, “One of the best high quality and efficient hyaluronic acid creams you can get ever.” It’s also loved on TikTok with over 81 million views on the #neutrogenahydroboost. Save $750 on the ECOVACS DEEBOT N8+ 3-in-1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner at Amazon Australia. Not only does it vacuum but it also mops your floor too. What a win. One five-star review titled “My new best friend” writes, “this vac is incredible and I have clean floors all the time now. I have two cats and just couldn’t keep on top of the hair on the floor/on everything. Now you would think I have a live in cleaner!”Another incredible deal we have our eye on is the Braun Silk Expert Pro 3 IPL Long Term Hair Removal Device at Shaver Shop. It’s cu
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Cricket great exposes Australia Day furore

The cricket legend’s comments come as a fresh storm erupted over the date-change debate and cricket’s scheduling conflict with the increasingly controversial January 26 date. Aussie Indigenous star Ashleigh Gardner on Sunday criticised Cricket Australia over the governing body’s decision to re-schedule a women’s T20 international fixture between Australia and Pakistan on Australia Day in Hobart. No BBL matches will be played on January 26. Watch BBL12. Every game live and ad-break free during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Gardner revealed her opposition to the move in an Instagram post, describing the national holiday as “a day of hurt and a day of mourning”.Gillespie has now called for the date to be changed, putting further pressure on cricket officials. Gillespie has in the past lauded cricket’s efforts to change its ways but feels the date change would be an important step forward.“A day in which all Australians can celebrate would be my preference,’’ Gil
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Motorists on notice as new high-speed cameras rollout in Qld

Queensland motorists are on notice as new high-speed cameras are rolled out across the state. Cameras fixed inside school zone signs will be activated at some of the state's most high-risk schools as students return to classrooms for the new year. Drivers are warned the cameras will be regularly moved to catch out repeat offenders. The crackdown follows more than 50,000 speeding infringements in state school zones since 2019. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Police Vehicle Set Alight Amid Protests in Downtown Atlanta

A police vehicle was set alight in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday night, January 21, amid demonstrations over a planned police training facility in woodland near the city and the shooting death of a protester at the site earlier in the week. Local media reported people also threw bricks at Atlanta Police Department vehicles and into windows of several buildings in the area. “Atlanta Police have responded to a group damaging property at several locations along Peachtree St. Several arrests have been made at this time and order has been restored to the downtown space,” APD said in a statement to local media. “This is still an active and ongoing investigation and we will not be able to provide specifics on arrests numbers or damaged property, at this time.” Footage by Twitter user @DejaDidItFirst shows a police car burning at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Andrew Young International Boulevard. Credit: @DejaDidItFirst via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading new
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Aussies fume at shop’s ‘un-Australian’ move

The stunned buyer shared an image on Reddit of Masterfoods Barbeque and Tomato sauce squeeze-on sachets listed for $1 at an unknown store in Western Sydney. The user, u/ejsl018, shared the picture to the Sydney Reddit group, along with the caption: “Inflation in the wild in Western Sydney”.The sauces, which are usually free or $20c, are the latest food items to become victim to Australia’s rising cost of living crisis. The “stupid” $1 price tag has been called “un-Australian” by others online who claim rising prices are being felt across the country. “I was just at a bakery at Westfield. The cashier asked me if I wanted sauce. I thought it was free said yes and she just charged me $1,” one commented online. Others called for the business to be “named and shamed” for their prices. “I wouldn’t want to buy their food – this is blatant money grabbing,” another said. “Respectfully tell them to get f***ed. Sauce is free with pies in servos, I would be purchasing your food elsewhere.”Some Aus
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Players taken away as wild scenes unfold

The contest was brought to a standstill during the 40th minute after a drone was spotted flying about the pitch at St. Mary’s Stadium. Watch the world’s best footballers every week with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. LIVE coverage from Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Carabao Cup, EFL & SPFL. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Players from both sides were taken off the pitch and went back to their locker rooms as they drone delay carried on.After 10 minutes, the drone was cleared and players were called back out of the locker rooms to resume play.YouTuber Ally Law, a popular prankster, seemingly claimed responsibility for the incident.“Testing my new drone today over Southampton,” Law tweeted before the game, accompanied by a picture of a drone. “Beautiful day for it!”After the game, Law retweeted others crediting him.Ollie Watkins’ 77th minute winner saw Aston Villa take home the victory. But you couldn’t help but feel for struggling Southampton who had two goals disallowed.The first w
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Melbourne parking sign baffles everyone

A Reddit thread titled, “Am I stupid? How long can I park here on a Friday afternoon in January?” has sparked debate about a bizarre parking sign.The sign reads: “2P – 10am-8pm Sat-Sun & public holidays 1st Nov-31st March”. The inquisitive forum quickly got to work trying to decode its true meaning as others pointed out the pure ridiculousness of the sign.“I feel like Bernard Black’s tax agent wrote that,” one wrote in reference to the shambolic Black Books character. “Looking at how much debate here … the sign has failed. It should be obvious, and obviously it isn’t,” wrote another. “The sign is what it is. It doesn’t succeed nor fail. On the other hand, the person parking might,” added another. Others made serious attempts to find meaning. One Redditor said the sign’s directions were clear and a common site on Victorian streets. “Unless it is a public holiday (26 Jan for eg), you can park, on Friday, until 10am + 2 hours Saturday between 10:00am and 8:00pm,” they wrote. “If you p
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Surprise detail in top baby names

The state’s Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman confirmed the trend on Saturday after the moniker overtook Jack in 2013.In the girls’ category, Amelia edged out strong contenders including Charlotte, Isla and Olivia. “It’s fascinating to see the various names which have changed in popularity and the unpredictability of the results most notably for girls names’ over the last few years,” Ms Fentiman said.According to Queensland’s Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, the state recorded 62,740 births in 2022.“Charlotte, Isla and Olivia continue to see popularity in the top four for names for girls, having not budged for much of the last decade,” Ms Fentiman said.“Oliver is still holding onto the top spot – now for the tenth year in a row – with another commanding lead since overtaking Jack in 2013,” she said.“Boys names have been remarkably stable in recent years.”Ms Fentiman said there was only one new entry for boys names, with Luca surging from 18th to 10th to replace Elijah, which t
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Still searching for little Eloise

Nearly 50 years ago, a little girl disappeared without trace from a quiet Melbourne suburb. Now her aunt speaks for the first time about the events of the night and the ongoing search for answers.  Like the show? Get more at https://ift.tt/PHRsaT7 enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Crimestoppers: https://ift.tt/QxJl5KO If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Cost of Living Crisis: Higher prices means more Americans are taking on debt to make ends meet

After a year of higher prices, fewer families are able to pay their bills at the end of each month, as data shows more Americans are taking on debt and relaying on credit cards to make ends meet. Reporter Rebekah Castor has more. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Labor ignored ‘simple economic principle’ implementing gas price caps

Nationals Leader David Littleproud says Labor ignored “simple economic principle” in energy supply as gas price caps cause “investment” issues. “If you don’t work with the gas companies and be proactive with the gas companies and increase supply then prices are going to go up,” Mr Littleproud told Sky News Australia. “They don’t have investment confidence at the moment because they have been told what they can and can’t earn. “The government needs to reset, recalibrate, these price caps don’t work, history has shown that.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Newly surfaced clip shows Molly mooning

Footage obtained by news.com.au shows Meldrum, 79, pulling the same move in front of a crowd at last year’s ChillOut Festival in Daylesford.Meldrum was an Ambassador for the LGBTQ Festival, and in footage shot by an attendee, he could be seen rising from a seat onstage, pulling down his trousers and slapping his bare behind.The incident took place in March last year – 10 months before Meldrum shocked the crowd at Melbourne’s AAMI Park last week, climbing onstage during Elton John’s farewell concert and pulling down his trousers to moon the audience as John sang his classic hit The Bitch Is Back. Meldrum later apologised for the incident, which he put down to a faulty belt buckle. “I shouldn’t have crashed Elton’s show. As for my performance being more revealing than it should have been … well, at the start of the night, my belt buckle broke and my pants were already falling down. And on stage, one thing led to another,” he told the Herald Sun, dubbing himself “a naughty boy, who needs
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Tamworth tips: Osland’s gelding is ready to Attack

The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here!TAMWORTHBEST BETRace 4, No.2: CYBER ATTACKLightly-raced galloper racing in excellent form for Stirling Osland. Drawn to run well again.NEXT BESTRace 6, No.5: VERY SHARPCan go one better from a good draw after finishing second at Coonabarabran last start. VALUE BETRace 7, No.4: FINAL STATEMENTProduced an improved effort last start at Dubbo. Suited by the 1400m trip.QUADDIERace 5: 1, 8, 13, 14Race 6: 1, 6, 7Race 7: 1, 4, 11Race 8: 2, 3, 4, 8A perfect ride from Nash Rawiller on Rustic Steel has delivered the inaugural $2m The Big Dance at Randwick. JOCKEY TO FOLLOWBraith Nock is a bull rider turned apprentice with just two rides to date. Has a couple of winning chances.THE INSIDE MAIL FOR TAMWORTHRACE 1Local trainer Cody Morgan has a strong hand across the card and Satay Chicken looks a tasty option in the first. The four-year-old gall
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Out of Nile, into tile: Young Egyptians battle plastic plague

At a factory on the outskirts of Cairo, entrepreneurial young Egyptians are helping combat their country's huge plastic waste problem by recycling junk-food wrappers, water bottles and similar garbage that usually ends up in landfills or the Nile, turning them into compact bricks that are used as outdoor pavers for walkways and garages. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘Government’s solution to the gas crisis isn’t working’: Jane Hume

Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume says the Albanese government’s "solution to the gas crisis isn’t working” amid fears gas prices will continue to rise by 20 per cent this year. “We’ve already seen just since this price cap come in, prices put up by around 26 per cent by EnergyAustralia and that’s on top of the prices that have already gone up by AGL and Origin,” Ms Hume told Sky News Australia. “They need to go back to the drawing board.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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$32 million training center for flight attendants set up at Bush Intercontinental Airport – Houston

As busy airports and airlines try to accommodate the growing demand for air travel, United Airlines is betting heavily on Houston with an in-flight training center expansion designed to help carry the airline into the future Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘A champion for our country’: Dutton pays tribute to late Senator Jim Molan

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has paid tribute to Liberal Senator and retired major general Jim Molan, saying he was a “champion for our country” for “literally decades”. “When he finished high school he went into the Australian Defence Force and he served there with a great deal of honour,” Mr Dutton said during a media conference on Tuesday. “He was respected by all of his colleagues. “Everybody who knew him knew that he loved our country and he had a great desire to help people.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Prince Harry is ‘absolutely scathing’ in his ‘personal attacks’ of Camilla

Prince Harry is “absolutely scathing” in his personal attacks of Camilla in his new memoir ‘Spare’, according to The Daily Mirror’s Royal Editor Russell Myers. "He calls her a wicked stepmother, he says that she was dangerous – she was the other woman," Mr Myers said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Brazilian art collector sues US art gallery over loaned Van Gogh painting

A Brazilian art collector is suing a US art gallery over a $5 million Van Gogh painting on loan. He says it was stolen from him, and he wants it back, but a judge has ordered it not to be returned. Une Liseuse De Romans – also known as The Novel Reader – is at the centre of a newly filed lawsuit against the Detroit Institute of Arts. Art collector Gustavo Soter claims he bought the piece six years ago and gave possession to a 3rd party but not the title. Mr Soter said the 3rd party took off with the painting immediately. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘Only Australia’: Macca’s drive-through sight

A Macca’s customer took to TikTok on Tuesday to share the bizarre scene in front of her as a woman pulled up to order with a tiny horse in the back seat. “Only in Australia,” the poster captioned the video. The little guy is in the back seat of a black Honda, with his head out the window looking all around him. “Is that a horse in your car?” the woman asks.“He’s excited for his ice cream!” his owner says. “That’s Rocco.”The video has been seen more 911,000 times and has nearly 80,000 likes. “The nod from Rocco to confirm he’s excited about ice cream,” one commenter wrote. “I wanted to see him eat the ice cream,” said another. “The reason why Honda has the so called “magic seats”, it’s to take our ponies for an ice cream.”Even a major Aussie supermarket couldn’t resist the urge to join the fun.“We’re just here to say hay,” Coles commented. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Aussie commodity’s ‘remarkable’ surge

BHP shares finished at $49.64 on Friday as it hit its new, all-time record high ($49.93) and nears the never-before achieved $50 barrier – finishing the week up 3.35 per cent. On Thursday, Sky News business analyst Edward Boyd noted that iron ore prices were bouncing back to their highest levels in six months.“Go back to November last year, and iron ore was at $82 USD a tonne so it has gained significant value in just a few months,” he said. The iron ore spot price finished the week at $124 USD per tonne.Speculators say the commodity continues to rally due to new market confidence brought on by China’s reopening, which they expect will result in higher demand.The decisive day for miners and optimism surrounding China’s reopening has the ASX 200 finishing the week up 3.07 per cent. That push was also reflected in the All Ordinaries, up 3.16 per centOther miners dealing in the commodity posted gains for the week, including Rio Tinto, which jumped 1.74 per cent (122.29 per cent)Fortescue
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Los Angeles Sinkhole Grows After Swallowing Two Cars

A sinkhole that formed during storms and swallowed two vehicles on a road in Los Angeles’s Chatsworth neighborhood on Monday, January 9, continued to “exponentially grow in size” over the following days, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said. Footage released by LAFD shows authorities at the scene on Monday night as rain poured down. Further footage, shot during daylight hours, was released by LAFD on Friday, January 13, and depicts the expanded sinkhole and the wreckage of both vehicles after they were removed from the hole. The sinkhole opened up as storms were causing widespread flooding across southern California. Two vehicles fell into the hole, one on top of the other, fire officials said. Two people in the pickup truck were able to escape, but a woman and her teenage daughter were left trapped in the car beneath the truck, according to LAFD. With floodwater pouring in, the sinkhole continued to grow and caused the car to shift and roll, the fire department said. Firefighte
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Lismore floods named fourth worst natural disaster in 2022

The Treasurer says people who lost homes in last year's Lismore flooding will be given a chance to rebuild away from flood-prone areas. The Lismore floods in February and March last year were listed as the fourth worst natural disaster in the world for 2022. The treasurer believes the biggest influences domestically on the Australian economy for 2023 are likely to be rising interest rates and natural disasters. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Worrying video of Lisa Marie before death

The daughter of legendary singer Elvis was in a “critical” condition on Friday morning, and was in an induced coma after being found unresponsive in her home on Thursday, according to TMZ.She died just hours later, People confirmed.It comes after she hit the red carpet in a show of support for Baz Luhrmann’s biopic of her father, starring Austin Butler, which was nominated for three Golden Globes at this year‘s event.While being interviewed by Extra host Billy Bush, Presley, 54, turned to her friend Jerry Schilling and quickly told him: “I’m going to grab your arm.”She appeared to be speaking slowly and slurring her words slightly as she responded to questions about Butler, who went on to win the award for Best Actor later that evening.“When you first saw [Butler], what’d you think?” Bush asked Presley, as she gripped her friend’s arm.“I was mindblown … Truly. I actually had to take, like, five days to process it,” she said.Lisa Marie Presley appears unsteady at the Golden Globes, two
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