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Fair Work Commission rejects Coles manager’s claim she was forced to resign
Tara Ireland, a Coles night fill manager employed since 2005, lost her Fair Work Commission case after claiming she was pressured to resign. The commission ruled on Tuesday that she had voluntarily resigned rather than being dismissed, rejecting her argument that she was emotionally overwhelmed and incapable of making a rational decision at the time.…
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ECAM Incubator Title ‘The Woodworm’ Explores Female Identity in the Shadow of an Artist Father
Laura Obradors’ feature debut “The Woodworm” tells the story of a teenage girl navigating her identity whilst living under the shadow of her successful artist father. Developed through Madrid’s ECAM Incubator and produced by Espurna Films, the film examines the power dynamics within a family and how artistic prestige can shield such dynamics from wider…
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Qantas plans first Sydney–New York nonstop service for mid-2028
Qantas plans to launch an 18-hour direct service from Sydney to New York in mid-2028, its second ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise route after Sydney–London flights begin in October 2027. The service would save at least three hours compared with current flights via Los Angeles and become the first commercial direct flight between Sydney and New York’s…
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Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Dead Kennedys guitarist and founding member East Bay Ray, 67, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the band announced on 22 September. Despite the diagnosis, Ray plans to continue performing and touring with the group for as long as his health permits. Ray, whose real name is Raymond John Pepperell, co-founded Dead Kennedys in 1976…
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Dead Kennedys co-founder East Bay Ray diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
East Bay Ray, the 67-year-old founding guitarist of San Francisco punk legends Dead Kennedys, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Despite this diagnosis, Ray has stated his intention to continue performing and touring with the band for as long as his health permits, demonstrating his commitment to his musical legacy. Ray, who co-founded Dead Kennedys…
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Dead Kennedys Guitarist East Bay Ray Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease
Dead Kennedys guitarist and founding member East Bay Ray has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the band announced on 22 September. Despite the diagnosis, he intends to continue performing and touring for as long as his health permits, making the announcement significant for fans and the group’s future live performances. Ray, born Raymond Pepperell, co-founded…
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Stop giving cash benefits to young people with anxiety to end Neet crisis, Tony Blair urges
The Tony Blair Institute has proposed ending cash benefits for some under-25s with anxiety or depression that do not limit their ability to work, redirecting support towards mental-health treatment, training and job placements. It says the welfare system is contributing to long-term inactivity among young people not in education, employment or training, although disability campaigners…
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Costco food court item packs more protein than anything else on the menu, but there’s a catch
Costco has introduced a new Rotisserie Chicken Chef Salad to its food court menu, boasting 59 grams of protein—the highest of any item available. However, a registered dietitian has cautioned that consumers should not focus solely on protein content when evaluating whether a meal is genuinely nutritious. The $7.99 salad contains 840 calories and comprises…
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Florida woman reaches plea deal after months behind bars for allegedly having drugs fall out of ‘jail purse’
Reagan Cox, a 30-year-old Florida woman arrested in late June on charges of resisting an officer without violence, has reached a plea deal following several months in custody. During her arrest, cocaine allegedly fell from her body during processing, leading to additional charges of introducing contraband into a jail and obstruction. The resolution concludes a…