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Quinnsleigh Raines, 26, said Chenoweth’s words about Kirk felt “backward and contradictory to things she has said in the past”.Raines, who was among the commenters who flocked to Chenoweth’s feed to express their disappointment with her, questioned the sincerity of Chenoweth’s previous statements on political issues.Loading“Was she being inauthentic because she knew her fan base was mostly comprised of people who would align with the things she was saying?” Raines said in an interview.Actor Selma Blair was another prominent figure who received backlash for her apparent comments on one of Kirk’s recent Instagram posts. “This incredible man. Who would go…
More than a year after a fatal house fire in Melbourne’s north-west, police have charged a woman in connection with the blaze that claimed the lives of two young children.On Tuesday, detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad charged a 26-year-old woman as part of their ongoing investigation into the fire, which broke out at a home on Fergus Court in Sydenham on the night of September 8, 2024.Colourful play equipment, including a tricycle, was scattered in the garden after the fire.Credit: Joe ArmaoThe woman was arrested in Tarneit on Tuesday, and has been charged with two counts of negligent…
Incumbent Australian Test opener Sam Konstas has rocketed back into form with a brilliant century in the first session for Australia A against India A on the opening day of the tour match in Lucknow.On the day Tasmania pulled off a thrilling win over NSW in Sydney to launch the domestic one-day season, Konstas’ summer began about 10,000 kilometres away against an India A attack led by fast bowler Prasidh Krishna — the man who dismissed him in his last Test innings on Australian soil at the SCG in January.This time, the teenager had the answers. On a rain-interrupted opening…
Video: UN-commissioned report finds Israel is committing genocideUN-commissioned report finds Israel is committing genocideWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAn independent United Nations inquiry has found Israel is comitting genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.September 16, 2025 — 8.34pm
It does not appear to be a coincidence that this information came to the board’s attention late last week – just days after Farrell’s legal team issued subpoenas to various parties compelling them to give evidence and produce documents.These documents are due to be handed over next week.‘Even though the allegations read like an episode of Married at First Sight, they raise important governance questions that the board must answer.’Dean Paatsch, founder of governance advisory firm Ownership MattersFormer Super Retail Group chief legal officer Rebecca Farrell (left), former company secretary Amelia Berczelly (centre) and their lawyer, Michael Harmer, are locked…
Bobby Bones receives backlash from fans and Julianne Hough over his victoryBobby Bones, the winning celebrity of Dancing with the Stars season 27, has sparked controversy with his latest confession. The American radio personality confessed in a recent chat show that he cheated, making his win more debatable.The 45-year-old disclosed that he practice an “illegal” thing to make his win possible. On Monday, Bones appeared for an interview on Jason Tartick’s Trading Secrets podcast where he opened, “I cheated, in the way of, they give you a limited amount of time with your partner. Like, four hours a day, they…
Video: Boaties praised for their actions after tinny capsizes off WA coastBoaties praised for their actions after tinny capsizes off WA coastWe’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 boaties are being praised for doing everything right when their tinny capsized near Garden Island off the Western Australian coast.September 16, 2025 — 8.27pm
But for all the strengths the Ashcrofts bring to the fore, the Magpies’ Daicos duo – Nick and Josh – have been the most feared sibling union in the AFL.Despite Brisbane securing a 27-point win in their last encounter, the Collingwood wizards were dominant, combining for 58 disposals and 10 inside 50s to keep their side in the hunt.While Josh has generated plenty of downfield momentum – averaging 26.9 disposals and five rebounds – McCluggage stressed that “winning the contest” would be central to the Lions’ chances of reaching a third-straight grand final.That is an area in which Will and…
This growing sense of lawlessness in the use of the US military extends to international waters. Since August, the US military presence in the Caribbean has increased. More than 4000 additional troops, eight warships, a nuclear-powered attack submarine and stealth fighters have all been deployed. Exactly what they’re doing there remains unknown. They might be preparing to launch an attack on Venezuela, by militarising the war on drugs with strikes against criminal gangs designated narco-terrorists by the Trump administration. Or they could be planning an operation to fulfil Trump’s desire to retake the Panama Canal. Maybe Hegseth just got over-excited…
“Obviously, there are things [that] occur, such as the funeral, of course, as a result of Mr Kirk’s tragic murder, will occur on Sunday,” he told the ABC on Monday.Loading“There’s a range of events occurring as well. And that means that people’s arrangements, you know, will be finalised when, when they’re finalised.”In a separate interview on Perth radio, Albanese said: “We’ll see each other in New York. [Trump] is hosting a reception on Tuesday night of next week. And as well, we’ll see each other at various forums that are taking place between now and the end of the year.”Albanese…