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Four Australian universities rise in global rankings, led by Melbourne at 34th
Australian universities have defied a global trend of decline in the Times Higher Education world rankings. Four of the six Australian institutions in the top 100 have improved their positions, with the University of Melbourne rising three places to 34th globally. This positive performance is particularly noteworthy as many universities in other English-speaking countries have…
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‘Final Payment,’ ‘Zoom In, Zoom Out’ Win Big at Pingyao; ‘Congo Boy’ Takes Rossellini Prize
Niu Niu’s “Final Payment” and Dong Jie’s “Zoom In, Zoom Out” each won two awards at the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival. “Final Payment” took the best film prize and best actor for Niu Jianrong, the director’s father, while “Zoom In, Zoom Out” received the jury award and the critics’ prize.…
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Perth woman, 88, charged with attempting to kill her husband, 90
Gay Bernadette Branchi, 88, has been charged with attempting to kill her husband, former Automotive Holdings Group chair Robert Branchi, 90, at their aged care home in Perth. Police say the alleged incident took place on 24 September, shortly after his birthday; the case matters because the charge concerns a serious alleged crime involving an…
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Trump gathers tech executives to discuss AI safety and expansion
President Trump hosted a high-profile meeting at the White House with leaders from major technology companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, SpaceX and Nvidia to discuss artificial intelligence safety. The gathering resulted in the signing of what Trump described as a “morally binding” agreement on AI safety, which he compared to a constitution. This meeting…
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Aces’ A’ja Wilson gets tech for confrontation with Fever fan, who was determined to have broken no rules
During Game Two of the Las Vegas Aces’ first-round playoff series against the Indiana Fever, star player A’ja Wilson received a technical foul after confronting a spectator in the fourth quarter. Following a physical exchange on court, Wilson spotted a fan pointing and shouting at her and marched towards the spectator until teammates and officials…
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Father critically injured while intervening in car break-in, years after wife’s death
Colin Sheean is in an induced coma after being stabbed twice when he allegedly intervened as three teenagers broke into a car in Langwarrin, south-east of Melbourne. The attack has renewed attention on the family’s earlier tragedy: his wife, Natalie, died aged 38 after a cardiac arrest in 2021, leaving him to raise their three…
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Greens choose outspoken senator David Shoebridge as new leader
David Shoebridge has been elected leader of the Australian Greens following a parliamentary party vote, succeeding Larissa Waters who stepped down due to deteriorating health after 16 months in the role. Shoebridge, a NSW senator known for his outspoken positions on defence policy, artificial intelligence and the Middle East, defeated fellow senators Mehreen Faruqi and…
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Missouri Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | OutKick
Missouri sports betting became legal and operational on 1 December 2025, following approval of Amendment 2 in November 2024 and licensing by the Missouri Gaming Commission. The launch represents a significant expansion of regulated gambling opportunities in the state, with the commission now overseeing a licensed market to replace previously unregulated options. This development reflects…
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Lowe warns Australian deficits are fuelling inflation as rates hit 15-year high
Former Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has challenged the Labor government’s fiscal policy, arguing that substantial budget deficits are adding inflationary pressure when the economy is at full employment and commodity prices are elevated. This intervention reignites a significant policy debate about the causes of Australia’s elevated inflation, with the central bank having…
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New York Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | OutKick
New York has permitted online sports betting since January 2022, following the US Supreme Court’s lifting of the federal ban in 2019 and subsequent state legislation. Bettors aged 21 and over can now choose from nine licensed sportsbook apps operating within the state, alongside numerous retail locations at casinos. This represents a significant expansion of…