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When Parliament resumes today for the last week of sittings before a long break, the House of Representatives will continue its debate on Barnaby Joyce’s private member’s bill to abolish the net zero emissions target.The government has taken the highly unusual step of giving the bill a priority almost always denied to such private member’s business, to showcase divisions within the Coalition. Labor’s decision to do so is political mischief-making of the highest order, but who can blame them? In the Senate, meanwhile, Joyce’s consigliere Matt Canavan will be introducing his own private senator’s bill to the same effect. (The…
As you know, GDP measures the value of all the goods and services produced in Australia during a period. But this includes goods and services produced by foreign companies, so the profits made by those foreign companies in Australia belong to foreigners, not us.LoadingAustralians’ savings have always been insufficient to finance all the investment opportunities in the Wide Brown Land, so since white settlement we’ve gone on inviting foreigners to bring their savings and expertise to Oz and help us develop the place. We’ve ended up with a lot of foreign ownership of our economy.That’s why GNP/GNI is the better…
Cardi B shocks fans by selling Am I The Drama on New York streetsCardi B turned heads in New York City on Saturday, September 6, when she hit the street to sell her own music. Days before the official release of her new album Am I The Drama? on September 19, the rapper set up a foothpath stall with vinyls, CDs, posters, and even incense sticks neatly spread out on a black cloth.The Bronx-born star shared the moment with fans online, joking in her caption, “My label said I gotta get out in these streets and sell this album.” The move…
Video: Couple arrested after police officers hurt at Royal Adelaide ShowCouple arrested after police officers hurt at Royal Adelaide ShowWe’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 man and a woman were arrested after three police officers were injured at the Royal Adelaide Show.September 7, 2025 — 7.54pm
“For me and the playing group, we’re on a journey, and this is to be continued,” Ryles said. “We need to get back in really good shape so that we can give ourselves a chance to continue to get better … we’ll look to continue to improve each individual and give them the environment to be the best they can be.“But a lot of things have got to happen to get you to that [finals] stage.”Ryles said the main difference next season would be “a lot more clarity” on who will play in key positions.Newcastle’s hopes imploded in just the…
He’s also suggested that Baltimore and New Orleans could get the same treatment, and on Friday even mentioned federal authorities possibly heading for Portland, Oregon, to “wipe ’em out”, meaning protesters. He could have been mistakenly describing video from demonstrations in that city years ago.Details about Trump’s promised Chicago operation have been sparse, but there’s already widespread opposition. City and state leaders have said they plan to sue the Trump administration. Pritzker, a possible 2028 presidential candidate, is also fiercely opposed to it.The president “is threatening to go to war with an American city”, Pritzker wrote on X over an…
Christopher Briney, Isabel Machado make headlines for recent ‘stylish’ outfitThe Summer I Turned Pretty’s star Christopher Briney and his girlfriend Isabel Machado turned heads with their recent appearance at the US Open.The 27-year-old actor, known for his role as Conrad Fisher in the romantic series, sparked online buzz with his girlfriend’s outfit at the star-studded event in Queens, New York.On Thursday, September 4, Machado, 27, opted for a low-cut Ralph Lauren denim maxi dress. She paired the look with brown sandals, a vibrant yellow bag, and a loose braid.Briney, on the other hand, wore white linen pants with a matching…
Video: ‘Like the Sopranos’: Union chief blasts firebombing and intimidation’Like the Sopranos’: Union chief blasts firebombing and intimidationWe’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 major construction company is accused of intimidating a senior union organiser, threatening his family and attacking his home.September 7, 2025 — 8.15pm
Kiana Takairangi scores the first try for the Parramatta Eels.
In October 2006, at age 15, Acutis fell ill with what was quickly diagnosed as acute leukemia. Within days, he was dead. He was entombed in Assisi, which known for its association with another popular saint, St Francis.In the years since his death, young Catholics have flocked by the millions to Assisi, where they can see the young Acutis through a glass-sided tomb, dressed in jeans, Nike sneakers and a sweatshirt. He seems as if he’s sleeping, and questions have swirled about how his body was so well preserved, especially since parts of his heart have even toured the world…