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Video: Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits central PhilippinesMagnitude 6.9 earthquake hits central PhilippinesWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerA powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake has struck the central Philippines, killing people at a sports arena and raising fears of considerable destruction.October 1, 2025 — 8.20am
Taylor Swift drops subtle hint at ‘Showgirl’ release celebrationTaylor Swift fans are fully booked for the release week of The Life of a Showgirl, as they have a busy schedule planned by Taylor Nation.The 35-year-old pop superstar’s management account shared the official timetable for the week on Instagram, which they titled, “The Time Card of a Showgirl.”The Anti-Hero hitmaker revealed the first surprise as the release of her 12th studio album, which will come out at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, October 3. Swifties need to be wide awake after listening to the album, as “The Crowd Is Your King”…
A report that Boeing is planning to build a clean-sheet design single-aisle aircraft to replace the 737, an aircraft platform first created in the 1960s, isn’t a surprise, but it does mark a milestone for the company’s recovery.Chief executive officer Kelly Ortberg, an engineer who led aerospace supplier Rockwell Collins, has an opportunity to restore Boeing’s standard of excellence for designing commercial aircraft. That standard has sunk to a new low after the 737 Max fiasco. Boeing is still struggling to certify the Max 7 and Max 10 versions of the aircraft as well as the new model of the…
Video: Truck driver pleads guilty over Victoria school bus crashTruck driver pleads guilty over Victoria school bus crashWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe bus driver involved in a 2022 crash in Bacchus Marsh which left primary school children with life-changing injuries has pleaded guilty to 12 charges.October 1, 2025 — 6.45pm
Dynamic small forward Jamie Elliott has resisted a strong push to move north and has re-signed to remain at Collingwood, making the premiership player a Magpie for life.The unrestricted free agent has recommitted to Collingwood for two more years on at least $650,000 per year.A Pie for life: Jamie Elliott, who kicked 60 goals in 2025, re-signed with the Magpies.Credit: AFL PhotosThe 33-year-old received a three-year offer from the Suns on more money than Collingwood had been offering with their two-year deal.With family in Airlie Beach in northern Queensland and plans for him to move there post-football, Elliott very seriously…
The Palestinian Authority, which administers the West Bank but lost control of Gaza to Hamas after elections and internal fighting in 2006, has backed the Trump proposal.Loading“We have affirmed that we desire a modern, democratic, non-militarised Palestinian state that is committed to pluralism and the peaceful transfer of power,” it said in a statement.The proposal would see an immediate truce in Gaza as long as Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostages – alive and dead – including 47 who were abducted in the October 7 attack on Israeli civilians in 2023.This would be followed by the release of “full…
Vacancy rates across Perth’s retail strips have fallen – bucking the national trend – as a favourable economic climate across WA Ray White Commercial WA’s latest market report The Insight: Perth Retail Strips, revealed a significant turnaround in the city’s retail landscape, with the average vacancy rate across eight key strips falling to its lowest point since 2018.This positive trend is a direct result of a favourable economic climate, characterised by low unemployment, sustained population growth, and a flourishing residential property, according to director of capital markets Brett Wilkins“The survey of 581 tenancies across key locations reveals a dynamic shift…
The ‘Euphoria’ star is advocating to renew the ACT for ALS law after it expires in 2026 Eric Dane doesn’t want his ALS diagnosis to stop him from watching his daughters grow up.The Grey’s Anatomy alum, 52, visited Washington, D.C. on September 29 to advocate for the reauthorisation of ACT for ALS law, which expires in 2026, joining nonprofit I AM ALS for a meeting with U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey. In a TikTok video shared by Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, Dane opened up about the challenges patients face. “ALS is the last thing they want to…
Video: Upton pips teammate for Dally M MedalUpton pips teammate for Dally M MedalWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerTamika Upton moves past her teammate Julia Robinson in the final round to win the Dally M Medal.October 1, 2025 — 9.54pm
Video: Hegseth slams ‘fat generals,’ says the era of ‘walking on eggshells’ is overHegseth slams ‘fat generals,’ says the era of ‘walking on eggshells’ is overWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerHegseth denounces diversity focus at rare gathering of military brass.October 1, 2025 — 11.07am