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Best of cartoons, September 9, 2025Best of cartoons, September 9, 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 footer6 ImagesSeptember 8, 2025 — 10.04pm1/6 Credit:Dionne Gain2/6 Credit:Matt Golding3/6 Credit:Matt Golding4/6 Credit:Matt Golding5/6 Credit:Matt Golding6/6 Credit:Cathy Wilcox
The $US1 trillion ($1.5 trillion) pay package the Tesla board has proposed for Elon Musk is one of those jaw-dropping statistics that takes some time for people to come to grips with.Already the world’s richest man, the proposed compensation package would be worth more than the GDP of all but the 20 largest countries in the world. Obscene, disgusting or vulgar can’t begin to describe the notion of awarding one person that level of compensation for leading a company.Elon Musk could be become the one-trillion-dollar man.Credit: APThis is one for the history books, even for the US where corporate pay…
Supertramp star Rick Davies takes his last breath at 81Rick Davies, the co-founder, vocalist and songwriter for British rock band Supertramp, took his last breath at 81.On September 7, the band reportedly announced Rick’s death in a statement, revealing he passed away at his Island home on September 5 after decade-long battle with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Paying tribute to Rick, the band said in the statement, “Beyond the stage, Rick was known for his warmth, resilience, and devotion to his wife Sue, with whom he shared over five decades.”…
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Video: Smith weighs in on ex-teammate’s futureSmith weighs in on ex-teammate’s futureWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerStorm legend Cameron Smith admits concern over the troubling run of suspensions for Nelson Asofa-Solomona.September 8, 2025 — 8.58pm
Video: Trump threatens new sanctions on RussiaTrump threatens new sanctions on RussiaWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerUS President Donald Trump is threatening new sanctions on Russia and demanding Hamas accept a deal with Israel.September 8, 2025 — 7.19pm
The government’s willingness to overhaul Australia’s flawed tax system, which slugs salary earners and firms at high rates, has been cast as a litmus test for its appetite for bold reform. Chalmers put tax reform on the agenda after last month’s economic roundtable, but he has been noncommittal when asked about specific proposals that might create noisy opposition or blow a hole in the budget.LoadingAlbanese, speaking at the same business council dinner on Monday, said Labor was “looking at fair and affordable” tax changes to “incentivise greater business investment and capital deepening”.Former Labor minister Craig Emerson, who represented the Brisbane…
LoadingThe findings will inspire future court cases of a similar kind, he said.“It is clear that this union, and every union, as well as plaintiff law firms and litigation funders, will be looking. Why would they not, when they have these cases as a lesson for how to do it?”The nation’s retail industry lobby group said it was alarmed by the implications for the broader retail sector, and said it was proof the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) – which contains 994 pay rates over nearly 100 pages – was too complex.“If it requires teams of lawyers and HR experts…
Ariana Grande shares heartfelt message after major wins at 2025 VMAsAriana Grande is speechless after winning three major awards at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards on September 7.The Wicked star reportedly won the prestigious Moon Person statue for video of the year for her song, Brighter Days Ahead from her new album.Interestingly, Ariana also earned the award for Best Long Form Video for the same song as well as she received Best Pop Artist award. After winning the accolades, the Eternal Sunshine crooner shared heartfelt note to her fans on her Instagram Story.In the caption, the 32-year-old wrote, “I…
Video: Paralympian refused multiple Ubers due to guide dogParalympian refused multiple Ubers due to guide dogWe’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 paralympian is fed up after being refused three Uber rides in one night because he was trying to travel with his guide dog.September 8, 2025 — 8.18pm