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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…
Glen Powell finally addresses Gigi Paris split after Sydney Sweeney commentGlen Powell has finally addressed Gigi Paris breakup in a new interviewThe Twisters actor broke silence three months after Gigi claimed that his relationship with Anyone But You costar Sydney Sweeney led to a breakup during an appearance on the Too Much podcast back in June.Sharing his response to ex-girlfriend comment, Glen told GQ magazine, “I will always have nothing but love for her and respect for her.” “Everybody’s always going to have their own narrative on things and all that. And she’s welcome to it,” he clearly stated.The Hit…
Video: WA awards historic $3m to survivor of child sex abuseWA awards historic $3m to survivor of child sex abuseWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerWestern Australia has awarded a survivor of child sexual abuse a historic $3 million.September 9, 2025 — 8.45pm
Video: Bosnich reacts to Ange’s Premier League comebackBosnich reacts to Ange’s Premier League comebackWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerMark Bosnich unpacks the news that Ange Postecoglou is set to sign with Nottingham Forest.September 9, 2025 — 10.04pm
Video: Banksy unveils new mural of judge beating protester outside London courtBanksy unveils new mural of judge beating protester outside London courtWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerBritish street artist Banksy has painted a mural on London’s High Court depicting a judge beating a protester, possibly in reaction to the arrest of hundreds of demonstrators supporting banned group Palestine Action.September 9, 2025 — 10.39am
Meanwhile, Auric has fired the starter’s gun at Munda, launching a small pit aimed at pulling in a fast $5.3 million by mining 6100 ounces of gold before October.The move is more than just a quick payday. By stripping waste rock at a 7.6:1 ratio while gold prices are red hot, Auric is setting itself up for lower future costs and a buffer against price swings. The early dig will also give management a crucial window into the broader orebody before it shifts the gears into full-scale production.Beneath the surface a bigger picture is starting to emerge. Munda hosts 3.65…
Catherine Zeta-Jones reflects on Drew Barrymore’s heartening gesture Catherine Zeta-Jones has recently opened up about Drew Barrymore’s goodness on her talk show.The Wednesday star praised the Never Been Kissed actress for her kindness and positivity during an appearance in the season six premiere of The Drew Barrymore Show on September 8.Catherine revealed that she kept an “uplifting voicemail” Drew sent her years ago and she always listened to it whenever she felt down and upset. “I’ve never shared this with anybody and just going back to your younger days, I think you were unaware of what goodness and kindness you…
Hofmann Engineering subsequently pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace and, by that failure, causing the death of a worker, and was fined in late 2024.In that incident, Perth Magistrates Court was told there was no manufacturer’s manual or maintenance logbook kept for the 40-year-old machinery, known as a welding manipulator, and the checks carried out were limited to checking buttons, ensuring the machine went up and down, and that it wasn’t making any unusual noises.The court was told the welding manipulator had been unused for several years and kept in storage before being put back…