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Lizzie Butterworth Is New Australian Festival Association CEO
Lizzie Butterworth has been appointed chief executive of the Australian Festival Association (AFA), the trade body representing festival organisers, suppliers and stakeholders across Australia’s music festival sector. She takes over from Olly Arkins, who is leaving the role this Friday, 21 August, after five years at the helm, at a time when the industry faces…
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REVEALED: What five Sydney Swans stars did to get stood down for the rest of the season – as club boss blasts late-night drinking and bringing women back to hotel
The Sydney Swans have stood down five AFL players — Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner — for the remainder of the 2026 season after finding they breached the club’s standards by staying out late, drinking and bringing women back to the team’s Melbourne hotel. Chief executive Matthew Pavlich said…
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The people v the datacentre? The fight for Brick Lane – podcast
A Guardian podcast episode explores growing opposition to plans for a large datacentre on Brick Lane, one of London’s best-known streets, long famous for its curry houses, 24-hour bagel shops and role as home to successive migrant communities. Reporter Annie Kelly speaks to residents, local politicians and activists who say the development represents a new,…
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Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump’s looming trade fight
President Trump’s ongoing trade dispute with Canada could soon raise the price of cocktails in the United States, as a proposed 50% tariff on Canadian spirits threatens to hit bars, restaurants and liquor stores. Industry figures warn the move could squeeze American hospitality businesses, though some see it as leverage to push Canada into restoring…
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Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Chinese robotics manufacturer Unitree made a highly anticipated debut on Shanghai’s Star Market on Wednesday, with its shares surging by more than 600% on the first day of trading. The listing marks a significant milestone for Beijing’s drive to establish China as a global leader in robotics and artificial intelligence, an industry increasingly seen as…
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Creditors circle Tzaneros family’s $200million mansion portfolio as their shipping empire collapses and CEO resigns over Scots College texts
Creditors are moving in on the $200 million property portfolio of the Tzaneros family after the collapse of their shipping and freight business, with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia among those pursuing claims linked to the group’s downfall. The crisis has also claimed the company’s chief executive, who resigned after text messages connected to Sydney’s…
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Humiliation for Madison Cawthorn as Florida buries candidate burdened by orgy claims and Trump pick goes down in flames
Republican congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn, who was making a political comeback attempt in Florida with an endorsement from Donald Trump, suffered a heavy defeat despite the president’s backing. The result marks another instance of a high-profile Trump-endorsed candidate failing to win over voters, raising questions about the limits of a presidential endorsement in competitive primary…
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Baa-by’s day out: two goats try to take the bus in Portland – video
Two goats briefly boarded a bus in Portland, Oregon, on 11 August and then hopped off. Continue reading…
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Pictured: Three sisters left with catastrophic injuries after crash on Irish motorway that killed five teenage boys ‘who boasted about joyriding days before smash’
Five teenage boys died and three sisters were left with catastrophic injuries after a crash on an Irish motorway, with reports suggesting the boys had boasted about joyriding in videos filmed days before the collision. The case has drawn attention partly because of footage reportedly showing the group bragging about reckless driving and “terrorising communities”…
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Albanese government announces major superannuation cold calling crackdown: What you need to know
The Albanese government is set to unveil a major crackdown on superannuation cold-calling, aimed at preventing another collapse like the Shield or First Guardian schemes. Financial Services Minister and Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino will use his first National Press Club address to announce tougher penalties for breaches of anti-hawking laws, banning unlicensed telemarketers from making…