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“Tim Donovan was right in saying milk monitor (C8) was a prized job,” writes Warwick Teasdale of Pretty Beach. “However, the ultimate prize was to be a ‘Bin Boy’. When lunch finished, ‘Bin Boys’ wandered around, collecting the garbage bins from classrooms and the playground. They could then spend a considerable amount of time emptying the bins into a burning incinerator. An added bonus was pretending to smoke by puffing on burning milk straws.”Granny is pretty sure that John Frith of Paddington was not alone in his technique in dealing with a classic school punishment (C8), currently under discussion: “Whenever…
In case you missed yesterday’s qualifying session, here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.Max Verstappen sits on pole for tonight’s race after notching the fastest lap ever at Monza and the quickest lap in F1 history by average speed.Max Verstappen takes pole.Credit: APThe Dutchman set a new lap record in the final part of qualifying for Sunday’s race and Norris couldn’t quite match it, ending up .077 of a second behind the Red Bull driver, with Piastri 0.190 off the pace.“Yes guys, yes. That is unbelievable,” Verstappen yelled over the team radio. “Relax here, it is all good.”To…
Video: Two dead in Russian drone and missile strike on KyivTwo dead in Russian drone and missile strike on KyivWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerTwo people have died, including a toddler, in a Russian drone and missile strike on Ukraine’s capital.September 7, 2025 — 9.47pm
Best of cartoons, September 8, 2025Best of cartoons, September 8, 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 footer3 ImagesSeptember 7, 2025 — 10.04pm1/3 Credit:Joe Benke2/3 Credit:Monique Westermann3/3 Credit:Cathy Wilcox
Logo of Nayara is seen at its fuel station on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 16, 2022. — Reuters Saudi Aramco and Iraq’s SOMO have suspended crude oil supplies to India’s Nayara Energy following European Union sanctions targeting the Russian-backed refiner, according to sources familiar with the development.The halting of supply from the two Gulf exporters means Nayara, majority-owned by Russian entities including oil major Rosneft, relied entirely on Russia for its crude oil imports in August, according to sources and LSEG shipping data.Nayara typically receives around 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude and 1 million barrels of Saudi crude…
Justin Bieber and wife Hailey appear so in love in latest celebrationHailey Bieber and husband Justin Bieber are showing off their love to the world after facing months-long speculations of marital woes.The 31-year-old singer and the supermodel, 28, went out in New York City to celebrate the Swag II album release party on Friday, September 5. The Baby hitmaker and Hailey seemed to be the picture-perfect couple as they remained close with one another throughout the night. The Rhode founder was seen standing next to her husband in pictures, as he kept a hand around her waist, as per Page…
Video: Body found in burning car in Blue MountainsBody found in burning car in Blue MountainsWe’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 investigating after a body was found inside a burning car in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.September 7, 2025 — 9.47pm
Hawthorn have performed well outside Victoria without much reward until beating GWS by 19 points, and will have no fear of Adelaide Oval after their last trip there.They thrashed Collingwood and Melbourne before running Brisbane close at the Gabba in round 24.Selection: Rachele’s return from a knee injury is the biggest news for the Crows, and this final overall. They will hope he hits the ground running because their forward line has lacked class in Rankine’s absence.The intrigue on the Hawks’ side is whether they stick with Jack Gunston, Mabior Chol and Calsher Dear as their tall forwards, after dropping…
Video: Hundreds arrested at London protest supporting banned group Palestine ActionHundreds arrested at London protest supporting banned group Palestine ActionWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerMore than 400 protesters have been arrested in London after clashing with police during a demonstration in support of Palestine Action, a group declared a “terrorist organisation” in the UK.September 7, 2025 — 8.34pm
The undated image shows laborer carrying sacks of refined sugar. —APP/FileISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has presented comprehensive details of sugar mills and their shareholders to a subcommittee of the National Assembly’s Commerce Committee, identifying major stakes owned by leading political and business personalities.The SECP submitted the information during a meeting on September 2 in compliance with the subcommittee’s demand for complete records of shareholders from 81 companies, as part of its probe into the causes of sugar price hikes.According to the official documents, PML-N leader Hamza Shahbaz Sharif and Nusrat Shahbaz are among the shareholders…