Commonwealth Bank forecasts 13 per cent fall in Sydney prices
Australian mortgage holders are facing fresh anxiety after Commonwealth Bank forecast a "deeper correction" in home values, warning that national prices could fall by up to nine per cent, with capital cities averaging a ten per cent decline. Sydney is expected to be hit hardest, with CommBank predicting…
Maurizio Cattelan opens first major German exhibition in Berlin
Maurizio Cattelan, the Italian artist known for provocative works such as a $6.2m banana taped to a wall and an 18-carat gold toilet, is opening his first major solo exhibition in Germany, titled Night, at Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie. Speaking ahead of the show, he pushed back against his…
This is an absolute howler from Tanya Plibersek. We shouldn’t be surprised: Minister shrieks that plan to cut ciggie tax ‘will kill people’. Has she seen the news? PETER VAN ONSELEN
Australia's Coalition, led by Angus Taylor, has unveiled a plan to cut tobacco excise by 80 per cent, closely following One Nation's earlier proposal to slash it by 75 per cent, prompting accusations that the move is aimed at outflanking Pauline Hanson's party as much as tackling the…
Aussie boy, 6, dies from scurvy: Parents say they had no idea he suffered from incredibly rare 19th century disease until it was too late
A six-year-old boy with Down syndrome has died in Queensland, Australia, from scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease historically associated with 19th-century sailors and now exceedingly rare in developed countries. Deputy state coroner Stephanie Gallagher published non-inquest findings into Connor Dean's death, noting his parents said they were…
15-year-old accused of firing into crowd during deadly Seattle mass shooting claims self-defense
A 15-year-old boy charged over a deadly mass shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival on 26 July says he only opened fire after two unidentified gunmen began shooting at him and a friend, according to court documents filed by his defence attorney. The shooting, which police…
Nicholas Todisco & Brad Pence Exiting Atlas Artists
Nicholas Todisco and Brad Pence, two partners at Los Angeles-based management company Atlas Artists, are leaving the firm, in what sources describe as an amicable departure. The move is notable because their client roster includes high-profile names such as Emmy-winning Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and rising actor…
5 K-Dramas That Everyone Forgot About
Collider has compiled a list of underrated Korean dramas that have slipped from the spotlight amid the constant stream of new K-drama releases, arguing they deserve rediscovery by audiences now that the genre has a much larger global following. The piece highlights shows that predate or sit outside…
Sheffield Council rejects smartphone ban for children – Yorkshire Live
Sheffield City Council has rejected calls for a blanket ban on smartphones for children in the city’s schools. The decision leaves individual schools and academy trusts to set their own rules, reflecting the council’s view that local circumstances and pupils’ needs vary. Councillors acknowledged concerns that phone use…
“Van the Man!”: Who was the best guest performer at The Band’s ‘Last Waltz’?
This article revisits The Band's legendary 1976 farewell concert, "The Last Waltz," captured in Martin Scorsese's acclaimed film, and asks which of the night's many star guests delivered the standout performance. Held on Thanksgiving at San Francisco's Winterland Arena, the show saw The Band joined by an extraordinary…
Hear metal queen Doro Pesch uncork heavy cover of Fleetwood Mac’s Go Your Own Way featuring Whitesnake and Sepultura members
Metal singer Doro Pesch has released a heavy cover of Fleetwood Mac's classic Go Your Own Way, teaming up with Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra and Sepultura drummer Grayson Nekrutman. The track is a preview of the upcoming tribute album Steel Rumours: The Songs Of Fleetwood Mac Reforged In…
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit challenging California policy allowing biological males in girls’ sports
A US federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit that sought to force California to bar transgender girls and women from girls' and women's school sports, allowing the state's existing policy to remain in place. This matters because it marks a setback for the Trump administration's…
“The biggest movie in history”: The unlikely 2015 film Vin Diesel said should have won ‘Best Picture’
In 2015, Vin Diesel predicted that Furious 7 would win the Best Picture Oscar, a claim that proved wildly off the mark when the award instead went to the drama Spotlight at the 2016 ceremony. The Academy has never given its top honour to a blockbuster action sequel,…
Cigarette prices to drop $30 under radical Coalition plan – as Angus Taylor denies lifting policy from One Nation
The Coalition, led by Liberal leader Angus Taylor, is pushing to cut Australia's tobacco excise by 80 per cent, which would slash roughly $30 off the price of a pack of cigarettes to levels last seen in 2013. Taylor argues that making legal cigarettes more competitively priced would…
Sabalenka earns 53-minute US Open win – but tension still shows
Aryna Sabalenka eased into the third round of the US Open with a dominant 6-1 6-1 win over debutant Polina Iatcenko, wrapping up victory in just 53 minutes. Despite the ruthless scoreline, the world number one seemed unsettled during the match and afterwards clashed with a reporter in…
‘I hope that every night her screams keep you awake’: The family of Molly Ticehurst confronts her killer in court
The father of murdered Australian woman Molly Ticehurst confronted her killer, ex-boyfriend Daniel Billings, at his sentencing hearing in the NSW Supreme Court, telling him he hoped her screams would keep him awake at night. Ms Ticehurst was found dead in her Forbes home in April 2024 after…
Marshals returns for second series on 4 October
CBS has released the first full trailer for Season 2 of Marshals, the Taylor Sheridan-produced Yellowstone spinoff starring Luke Grimes, confirming the show returns on 4 October. Beyond the previously reported survival of marshals Cal (Logan Marshall-Green) and Belle (Arielle Kebbel), who appear to be growing closer after…
Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart speaks out after radio trio sparked outrage for casting doubt on her harrowing account: ‘I’m a bit scared’
Leah Stewart, the 35-year-old survivor of a great white shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach, has spoken publicly for the first time since Melbourne radio hosts Kate Langbroek, Brendan Fevola and Nick Cody faced backlash for questioning her account of the incident. The trio, from 101.9 The Fox,…
Bank of America VP remembered by loved ones as deeply devoted mom in heartbreaking tribute after murder by maniac in Times Square
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president from Chester, New Jersey, has been remembered by her family as a devoted mother after she was killed in a random stabbing in Times Square, New York. She died on Monday afternoon after being attacked with a knife by…
FAA seeks permanent airspace restrictions near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago as expert warns rules are ‘not good enough’
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed permanent flight restrictions around Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, to bolster security near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The move, requested by the US Secret Service on national security grounds, comes amid growing concern over unauthorised aircraft and drones,…
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Officially Returns With New Release in 2027
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, which became a surprise streaming hit after its planned theatrical run was moved to Paramount+, is getting a physical 4K UHD steelbook release. The move addresses fan concerns about the film becoming difficult to access long-term, following its earlier leak and amid wider…