Two British air force engineers, Daniel Heath and William Lawrence, have been fined and sentenced to community service for drunkenly vandalizing and stealing a Paddington Bear statue in Newbury. The judge labeled their actions as «wanton vandalism,» highlighting that Paddington Bear is a beloved cultural icon known for promoting kindness and acceptance. The pair caused…
Australian streaming service BINGE is set to face a major shift as it loses The White Lotus and other popular HBO shows with the launch of Max, a new streaming service owned by Warner Bros Discovery, in Australia. Max aims to be a significant disruptor in the Australian media market by offering an extensive library…
Regularly changing and washing bed sheets and mattress protectors will help prevent build-up of dirt and grime on mattresses. How often do you rotate or clean your mattress? Taking care of our sleep surface can help us get a good night’s rest and ensure we don’t need to spend money replacing it sooner than is…
Several sexual assault allegations against women in Australian politics led to rallies across the country in 2021. A new report has highlighted the level of violence and abuse faced by women in politics across the Asia-Pacific region, including in Australia. Women have reported instances of sexual assault, being spat on, and online abuse at alarming…
Athletics Australia has accused the Queensland government of overlooking track and field in its Brisbane Olympics plan, claiming the sport will not receive lasting benefits after the 2032 Games. The new 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park will host the Olympics and later house cricket and AFL. Despite advocating for an athletics facility to be built…
Prince Harry says he resigned as patron of his charity Sentebale after the relationship with the chair and trustees «broke down beyond repair.» Sophie Chandauka says she will remain as the chair amid the charity’s ‘ambitious transformation agenda.’ Harry and charity co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho said they would be in contact with the UK’s…
A swimmer has been bitten on the foot by a tiger shark at Perth’s Sandtrax beach, near Fremantle Port, and received medical treatment. The swimmer was about 40 metres off the groyne when the shark, reportedly 1.5 meters long, bumped him multiple times before biting. He was assisted onto a boat by people in the…
A proposed ban on non-compete clauses for most workers came as a surprise in the budget announcement, revealed shortly before Jim Chalmers’ speech to Parliament. Non-compete clauses typically restrict employees from working in the same field or starting a business after leaving a company. Such clauses can discourage employees from switching jobs and require costly…
Laws to protect salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour from being halted are expected to pass the Australian Senate, following a theatrical debate involving Greens senators and Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s social media intervention. The new legislation will limit environmental reviews of previous decisions, aiming to preserve jobs while ending a review of salmon farming…
