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Ariana Grande fights back against soaring tour pricesAriana Grande confirmed that her Eternal Sunshine tour would not use dynamic pricing, a system that often pushes ticket costs higher depending on demand. The announcement came as welcome news to fans who have been worried about facing inflated prices.Over the past few years, fans of major artists like Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen have faced soaring ticket prices, often far beyond the original value. Many felt the singer was unfair and left regular concertgoers shut out. However, Ariana’s choice to keep her prices steady was seen as a clear stand for fairness and accessibility.By…
Video: Plane crash victim remembered as loving father and husbandPlane crash victim remembered as loving father and husbandWe’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 pilot killed in a tragic plane crash has been remembered as a loving father and husband.September 9, 2025 — 7.59pm
Penrith officials were unsure whether to laugh or fire up after discovering what appeared to be another shameless lift by western Sydney rivals Canterbury.The Bulldogs pinched football manager Phil Gould, coach Cameron Ciraldo, and premiership-winning players Matt Burton, Viliame Kikau, Jaeman Salmon and Stephen Crichton from the premiers. Under Ciraldo and Gould, they then adopted the same defensive systems and renewed focus on development pathways.Now the Dogs appear to have done it again – this time producing a finals promotional video that bears an uncanny resemblance to the one released by the Panthers in 2023.There is a similar voiceover, the…
Video: Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s 83.3M defamation judgment against TrumpAppeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s 83.3M defamation judgment against TrumpWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAppeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3M defamation judgment against TrumpSeptember 9, 2025 — 7.56am
The walk-away price paid to the three dissenting Murdoch heirs is a cool $US1.1 billion ($1.7 billion) a head.LoadingThe personal cost to the family will likely be greater still. After the brutal means Rupert had employed over the past decade to consolidate Lachlan’s position as the sole ruler of the empire, it is difficult to imagine a convivial extended family Christmas.Though at 94, Rupert has statistically outlived the average male life expectancy by 16 years, so for him the damage from this succession wrecking ball will be limited.The seeds of the sibling fight for control were sown in the aftermath…
The newlyweds have been together since 2017 and got engaged in 2021Eric Stonestreet is officially married!The Modern Family star married longtime love Lindsay Schweitzer at their Kansas City dream home, sharing the news with fans on Tuesday, September 9. “It’s my birthday and guess what I got,” the 54-year-old actor captioned a series of wedding photos on Instagram. In the images, Stonestreet wore a sharp navy blazer with a blue tie, while Schweitzer stunned in a satin gown with a crystal belt. The couple shared their first dance surrounded by musicians playing acoustic guitars, creating an intimate and romantic setting.Stonestreet’s…
Video: Mother fights for life after house fireMother fights for life after house fireWe’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 mother is fighting for her life as her daughter recovers from serious burns after a house fire.September 9, 2025 — 8.45pm
Video: Merrett contract drama escalatesMerrett contract drama escalatesWe’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 future of Essendon captain Zach Merrett is under an increasingly bright spotlight.September 9, 2025 — 10.02pm
“When the law is used as a tool to crush civil liberties, it does not extinguish dissent, it strengthens it,” the group’s statement said.The courts have weighed in on the Palestine Action case, with judges initially rejecting the organisation’s request to appeal the ban. A High Court judge then allowed the appeal to go forward, though the government is now challenging that decision.A security officer tries to block the artwork from view as police photographers arrive.Credit: Getty ImagesBanksy began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, and has become one of the world’s best-known artists. His paintings and installations sell for…
In the eight months to the end of August, China recorded surpluses totalling about $US785 billion, more than 30 per cent higher than for the same period last year. It appears likely to end the year with a record surplus of more than $US1 trillion.That’s because, as its exports to the US have begun crashing, it has diverted its trade flows elsewhere.Trump has partially closed the safety valve that China’s net exports provided for its economy.Credit: BloombergIn August, exports to Africa were up 26 per cent, those to South-East Asia were 23 per cent higher, and those to the European…