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Sabrina Carpenter surprises fans with ‘Man’s Best Friend’ bonus track Sabrina Carpenter followed up the Man’s Best Friend album hype with a bonus track, Such a Funny Way.Almost a week after releasing her seventh album, the Espresso hitmaker dropped a new single on Thursday, September 4.Taking to her Instagram the same day, the Please Please Please singer unveiled the surprise with a sweet post. “A little surprise for you,” she wrote in the caption of a photo that showed her sitting on the bed against the bedcrown, holding a receiver to her ear with a bored expression on her face.”‘Such a…
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeRobo-debt was a disgrace from its original planning (‴Heartless’ scheme results in largest class action payout”, September 5). Those politicians and senior public servants who designed, approved and implemented it should be accountable for it – and could begin by paying the fines and compensation to those so terribly and unjustly affected. Graeme Hudson, Avalon BeachThe large financial settlement for the robo-debt victims is some compensation for the appalling injustice they have suffered, but what of the architects of this illegal monstrosity that inflicted traumatic cruelty on so many innocent Australians?Why have there…
“This force does not seek to wage any war on Russia. It is a force to guarantee peace.”Albanese confirmed his support for Ukraine in a brief statement after the meeting, but did not say whether Australia would send any forces in the event of a peace deal. He has previously said he would consider proposals, but has not pledged troops.“Australia stands with Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion,” he said.“With our partners we will keep working towards just and lasting peace for Ukraine.”From left, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, European Commission President Ursula von der…
Meanwhile, data centre and warehouse owner Goodman Group (up 2.1 per cent) led the property sector higher. Consumer discretionary stocks also had a strong day, with Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks owner Wesfarmers and JB Hi-Fi both up 1.8 per cent. Harvey Norman gained 1.1 per cent.LoadingGold miners Northern Star and Newmont each added 1.2 per cent, while Evolution Mining rose 0.3 per cent as prices for bullion headed for a third weekly gain.The laggardsWoolworths shares were 0.3 per cent lower and Coles shares were down 0.5 per cent, as the two supermarket chains said they were reviewing a Federal Court…
The nation’s treasurers have united to plan a joint road map to charge the growing number of electric vehicle drivers for driving on the country’s highways and streets.State, territory and federal treasurers met on Friday to lay down principles for plans to charge electric vehicle owners because they do not pay the estimated $16 billion in annual fuel excise that other motorists do to fund road construction and maintenance.Electric vehicle owners will be hit with extra costs after the nation’s treasurers agreed to introduce a road user charge.Credit: BloombergIn a statement released by federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ office on behalf…
Video: Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump talk for fourth timeAnthony Albanese and Donald Trump talk for fourth timeWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerUS President Donald Trump has spoken to Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a fourth time, ahead of a potential meeting.September 5, 2025 — 5.46pm
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is free to play in the preliminary final after his collision with Adelaide’s Josh Worrell on Thursday night.The AFL match review handed De Goey a $2000 fine, early plea, for a rough conduct (first offence) charge with the incident rated as careless conduct, low impact and high contact.Jordan De Goey of the Magpies kicks the ball.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty ImagesAdelaide defender Mark Keane also dodged a suspension for next weekend’s elimination semi-final for his run-in with Steele Sidebottom with his striking charge (sixth offence) assessed as a $6250 fine (early plea).De Goey insists his…
Video: Young Aussie skater Chloe Covell stars in new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video gameYoung Aussie skater Chloe Covell stars in new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video gameWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAustralian skateboarder Chloe Covell, just 15 years old, features as a playable character in the new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 video game. 9news.com.au caught up with Chloe to learn all about the experience.September 5, 2025 — 2.41pm
A United States man accused of links to the Wieambilla shootings that left six people dead has had his trial on firearms and threats charges delayed for the second time.Brothers Nathaniel, 46, and Gareth Train, 47, used high-powered rifles during an ambush to kill Constables Matthew Arnold, 26, and Rachel McCrow, 29, at the remote Queensland property in December 2022.Arizona man Donald Day jnr, 60, was in correspondence with the Trains at the time of the shootings, it is alleged.Donald Day junior, of Arizona, is accused of repeatedly sending messages about a “Christian end-of-days ideology” to the Wieambilla killers.Credit: YouTubeDay…
Barristers Nicholas Owens SC, Lyndelle Barnett and Chris Mitchell led the case with great skill and commitment. In a deft postscript, Owens is now a Federal Court judge. On a much sadder note, Sandy Dawson SC, who started the case for us, died from brain cancer at the end of 2022.LoadingOwens, Barnett and Mitchell were backed by an incredible coalition of legal minds, including Dean Levitan, who Masters once described as the “nuclear power plant” of the solicitors’ engine room, and the legendary lawyer Peter Bartlett, who has also been a wonderful bridge between the legal team and the newsroom’s…