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Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeConservative influencer and key Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot dead on Wednesday while debating university students at an open-air event in Utah, in an act of political violence that has stunned America.Kirk, seen as the unofficial leader of the MAGA youth movement, was appearing on the first stop of his latest series of live events, the American Comeback Tour, in which he was to answer questions from an audience.Here’s how the shooting unfolded. All times in Utah time (16 hours behind AEST).Wednesday, 11.45amA crowd of about 3000 has gathered at Utah Valley…
Video: Albanese’s summit shirt faux pasAlbanese’s summit shirt faux pasWe’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 prime minister was caught short when he turned up to a Pacifc Island Forum dinner in the wrong shirtSeptember 11, 2025 — 11.44am
Under a recent deal struck with Anglo American Norte, Flagship agreed to pay the mining giant up to $2.85 million for a treasure trove of records compiled by Kinross Gold, Orosur Mining and Anglo across 33 years of exploration at Pantanillo.Flagship says the sheer scale of the dataset is staggering, with more than 700 folders, 10,000 files and 32GB of information now in its hands. The drill hole database alone includes 30,000m of drilling across 183 holes and 18,865 assayed samples.Notably, Flagship has also bagged some 14,000m of diamond drill core, together with assay pulps and rejects, neatly stored by…
Spotify enters in new tech era with its Lossless listeningSpotify has launched a new feature called Lossless Listening, allowing users to stream music in high-resolution audio. Lossless audio refers to compressed files that retain all the original recording information, unlike lossy audio which deletes some of the data. According to Jack Mason, Spotify Studios producer and engineer, “Lossless refers to when there’s no change between what you deliver to a streaming service and what the listener hears.” This means that the audio quality remains intact, providing a more authentic listening experience.How to enable Lossless listening on Spotify? To enable Lossless…
The death toll from the Bali flash floods has risen to 20 with six people missing.
Video: Fressard powers over to claim the first pointsFressard powers over to claim the first pointsWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerJayme Fressard snatches the first try of the match for the Roosters against the Sharks.September 11, 2025 — 7.59pm
On Thursday morning in London, shortly before 8pm in Australia AEST, the government announced that Mandelson would be recalled from his post in Washington, DC.“In light of the additional information in emails written by Peter Mandelson, the prime minister has asked the foreign secretary to withdraw him as ambassador,” the Foreign Office said.US President Donald Trump and Peter Mandelson in the Oval Office. Credit: Bloomberg“The emails show that the depth and extent of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment.“In particular Peter Mandelson’s suggestion that Jeffrey Epstein’s first conviction…
HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey says this is a significant disincentive for workforce participation among pensioners, many of whom are eager to work at least part-time and as Australia continues to face staff shortages in critical areas such as health.“Retirement is changing, but the system hasn’t aligned well with that,” she said. “Many of our retirees are keen to work, not just for financial reasons, but for connection or their mental well-being. Part-time or casual work in retirement helps people retain a sense of purpose and fulfilment, while addressing critical workforce demand and boosting the broader economy.”Of HESTA’s 80,000 members…
Which nation has the best-paid teachers? Take the Brisbane Times QuizWhich nation has the best-paid teachers? Take the Brisbane Times QuizWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeNick Dent is a Culture Reporter at Brisbane Times, covering arts and things to do in the city.Connect via email.Most Viewed in NationalLoading
In November 2022, former AFL umpire Michael Pell was arrested after allegedly leaking Brownlow Medal votes from specific matches of the 2022 season in one of the most serious integrity scandals to hit the league.The investigation then widened into the 2021 season, when Pell was an emergency umpire.Michael Pell appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday morning. Credit: Alex CoppelOn Thursday, Pell and three co-accused, William Forde, Mitch Lucas and Donovan Pell appeared in Melbourne Magistrates court for a filing hearing, charged with 102 offences between them.Forde is facing 53 charges including using corrupt conduct for betting and obtaining financial…