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Louise Sauvage, a nine-time Paralympic gold medallist and two-time Sydney Paralympic gold medallist, was the only other female inductee into the hall of fame. She was honoured by NSW Premier Chris Minns, who said: “Louise, like Cathy, lit the flame at the Paralympics and then won gold under extreme pressure and with the whole nation cheering her on.”Ian Thorpe, who won three gold medals in Sydney, and Tim Sullivan, who earned half of his 10 Paralympic gold medals in 2000, join Freeman and Sauvage as inductees from the Sydney 2000 Games.Nikki Webster, 13, performs during the opening ceremony of the…
Video: Australian real estate billionaire’s Gold Coast holiday home for saleAustralian real estate billionaire’s Gold Coast holiday home for saleWe’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 two-storey Main Beach penthouse belonging to Harry Triguboff could sell for $10 million.September 15, 2025 — 7.43pm
Tina Fey’s hilarious dig at Drake and Kendrick Lamar amid ongoing feud Tina Fey has recently taken a hilarious dig at Drake amid his feud with Kendrick Lamar at the 77th Annual Emmy Awards on September 14. The comedian and actress listed the nominees for Outstanding Live Variety special and before announcing the winner, she name-dropped Drake after announcing Kendrick’s nomination.“If Kendrick’s Super Bowl halftime special wins I’m really going to hear it from Drake,” quipped the Mean Girls actress.Tina jokingly stated, “And Drake and I are supposed to play pickleball tomorrow.”“The only safe outcome would be for me is…
Best of cartoons, September 16, 2025Best of cartoons, September 16, 2025We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer5 ImagesSeptember 15, 2025 — 9.51pm1/5 Credit:Cathy Wilcox2/5 Credit:Matt Golding3/5 Credit:Matt Golding4/5 Credit:Matt Golding5/5 Credit:Dionne Gain
The Guardian has concluded its long-running search for a political editor, promoting its chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy, who joined the outlet this year in the lead-up to the federal election.McIlroy’s appointment means the Australian outpost of the British newspaper will now begin a search for a new chief political correspondent.It also shifts the focus for Guardian Australia after a period of tumult for its Canberra bureau. The political editor position had been vacant after changes to the bureau led to an exodus of its top talent and an internal HR investigation.Former Financial Review journalist Tom McIlroy has emerged as…
Video: A major crime probe in Perth linked to man’s disappearanceA major crime probe in Perth linked to man’s disappearanceWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerPolice are searching a Perth home after the disappearance of Jayden Selfe, 33.September 15, 2025 — 9.35pm
Video: Geyer backs Penrith to create historyGeyer backs Penrith to create historyWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerPanthers legend Mark Geyer believes his former side can go all the way this season despite missing the top-four.September 15, 2025 — 8.38pm
Video: Man given life sentence over stabbing Man given life sentence over stabbing We’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 life sentence has been handed to a man who stabbed his mate’s father to death.September 15, 2025 — 9.36pm
Video: Roosters star takes out RLPA awardRoosters star takes out RLPA awardWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerMark Nawaqanitawase is announced as the RLPA Rookie of the Year after his blistering 2025 with the Roosters.September 15, 2025 — 9.35pm
Bradley Cooper celebrates Gigi Hadid’s special milestone togetherGigi Hadid has her boyfriend Bradley Cooper cheering the loudest for her as she continues to add more feathers to her cap.The 30-year-old supermodel was seen arriving to the filmmaker Baz Luhrmann’s East Village bar, Monsieur, to attend a cocktail party for the celebration of her special Vogue issue. The Guest in Residence founder looked cheerful holding hands with the actor, 50, as they walked up to the venue on Sunday, September 14. Hadid appears on the cover of the latest issue of the fashion magazine, alongside her friend, Kendall Jenner.The fashionista glowed…