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This is environmental news of colossal, or should I say koalossal, proportions (“Loggers axed for Great Koala park”, September 7). Thanks to the wonderful, persistent work of organisations such as the Wilderness Society and the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, koalas, greater gliders and myriad other fauna and flora species now have a much better chance of long-term survival. Thank you to the premier and the ministers who finally decided this park is indeed a necessity for nature, and have provided a place that hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, of visitors will enjoy for decades to come. Margot Vaccari, BerowraThe…
“I think I was super nervous for this competition because I knew in training that these are the times I can hit. Actually, this is the slowest time in my mind [that] I had. So hopefully I can just build on that.Loading“But I was so nervous coming into this because I just knew I could do it – I just needed to actually do it.”Lewis did a double take when she saw the start list and the quality of the field she had drawn. Then she told herself it was a good thing.“I was like, ‘Thanks guys – giving me…
Video: Suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk arrestedSuspected shooter of Charlie Kirk arrestedWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAfter a 30-hour manhunt, the man suspected of having shot conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk is in police custody.September 13, 2025 — 7.57am
Ego Nwodim ends ‘SNL’ journey with 50th seasonEgo Nwodim, American actress and comedian, has left fans shocked as she had announced her exit from the Saturday Night Live following a fantastic seven-year run. On September 12, Ego took it to her Instagram account to share the sad news while dropping “!! !! !!” only as the caption of the post. She began writing, “The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight. But after seven unforgettable seasons, I have decided to leave SNL.” The 37-year-old further thanked writer Lorne Michaels for giving her the opportunity to…
Arriving at the summit, I was relieved to see one other brave soul peering out at the horizon.Over the next hour, we discussed at length whether the whales might arrive that day, the whole scenario feeling very reminiscent of my favourite play from the year 12 syllabus, Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. Two people waiting for someone or something they believe will provide them with salvation.Much like in Beckett’s play, salvation (the whales) never arrived, and while I appreciate that was his whole point – No one is coming to save you! Existence is meaningless! – I refused to give…
Video: Ronaldo fires up after huge hitRonaldo fires up after huge hitWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerRonaldo Mulitalo forces an error from Robert Toia with a huge hit, then rallies his teammates.September 13, 2025 — 8.10pm
Anti-racism rally organisers claim as many as 10,000 people gathered outside Flinders Street Station alone, but police estimate 2500 people joined the separate marches across the city.Both protests splintered into smaller groups by mid-afternoon, funnelling down Bourke and Little Bourke streets, before facing off on Swanston Street where there were several altercations.Police deployed capsicum spray several times, including on one man sprayed in the face at close range.Anti “Stop Mass Immigration” protesters are seen during a rally Credit: Luis Enrique AscuiThe anti-racism rallies, organised by a coalition of groups, opened with messages of unity from speakers as thousands gathered at…
Robinson, now 22, was arrested for aggravated murder and other charges. He has no criminal history, according to state records reviewed by Reuters.He was a registered voter but was not affiliated with a political party, according to voter records. He is listed as an “inactive” voter, which indicates he did not cast a ballot in last year’s presidential election when Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris.Law enforcement officials examine a silver Dodge outside the Robinson family home in Washington, Utah on Friday.Credit: APThe New York Times reported that at the time of the shooting, Robinson appeared to have been…
“Recent incidents, including the neo-Nazi anti-immigration march and attacks on our temples and community members, have heightened fear within our community, which is already facing unwarranted hate.”The number of Indian-born people living in Australia more than doubled between 2013 and 2023, according to the Department of Home Affairs, and the Hindu and Sikh faiths were two of the fastest growing religious groups in the most recent census.Amar Singh, founder of Turbans 4 Australia. Credit: Alex EllinghausenThere were 684,000 Hindus counted in Australia at the 2021 census, a 55 per cent increase from 2016. The 2021 census showed there were 210,400…
Taylor Swift announced engagement to Travis Kelce on August 26Taylor Swift has officially announced her engagement to boyfriend Travis Kelce. On August 26, the Love Story singer took it to her Instagram handle to publicly break the news in the dreamiest way possible. The exciting news broke the internet and triggered a surge in public interest, beyond what most celebrity engagements typically generate. Suddenly, it seems like Swift is getting even more attention after her engagement to Kelce and certain factors could be attached to it, For Instance:Timing and Career Convergence: Firstly, it is greatly unavoidable to see how the…