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Alan Jones’ new show crashes minutes into the premiere while he rants about “being silenced”
Alan Jones’ new show crashes minutes into the premiere while he rants about “being silenced” Australian right-wing commentator and radio broadcaster Alan Jones has come out of retirement for his new online show, Direct to the People. However, just three minutes into the premiere with Jones ranting about “being silenced”, the live stream...
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Italian church apologises after backlash over Santa Claus comments
A Roman Catholic diocese in Sicily has apologised in public after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus ‘doesn’t exist’. It was reported that during a recent religious festival, Bishop Antonio Stagliano said Santa doesn’t exist and that the Coca-Cola company created his red costume for publicity. Bishop Antonio Stagliano was...
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Hollywood’s Golden Age actress Cara Williams dies at 96
Hollywood’s Golden Age actress Cara Williams dies at 96 Oscar-nominated and one of the remaining actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age, Cara Williams, has passed away at the age of 96. Cara Williams’ family confirmed that the Hollywood star passed away at 96. Credit: Getty Images/Toronto Star. William's death was confirmed by her daughter...
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reveal their annual royal Christmas card
It really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the royal family is leading the way towards the festive celebration! Kate Middleton and Prince William just revealed their family photo used for this year's official annual Christmas card. Kensington Palace released the adorable snap of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on vacation in...
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Queensland reopens state borders after 141 days of lockdown
Queensland reopens state borders after 141 days of lockdown Queensland finally reopened its state border yesterday, reuniting families after 141 days of separation due to lockdown restrictions. Thousands of stranded Queenslanders are now able to return home after the Sunshine State reopens its borders. Credit: Getty Images. Live footage of...
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New Zealand plans to eventually ban cigarette sales for the next generation
New Zealand just unveiled a radical plan to wipe out smoking entirely by preventing today’s young people from ever legally purchasing a packet of cigarettes. The move to outlaw smoking is part of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Smokefree 2025 action plan. Photo credit: Mark Mitchell/Getty Images. The proposed legislation is expected to...
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‘Secret’ plan could close more than 30 Centrelink branches across Australia
More than 30 branches of Centrelink across the country are at risk of closure in what Labor has labelled a ‘secret’ government plan to streamline services. The Centrelink workforce across Australia is concerned that Minister Linda Reynolds could give the go signal for the closure of branches across the nation and replace them with a ‘skeleton...
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Never-before-seen photo of Epstein and Maxwell shows the pair lounging in Queen Elizabeth II’s log cabin
Never-before-seen photo of Epstein and Maxwell shows the pair lounging in Queen Elizabeth II’s log cabin Never-before-seen images of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in Queen Elizabeth II's cabin have been released during Maxwell's trial. The pair were photographed lounging intimately on the porch of Her Majesty's log cabin in Glen Beg...
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Compare the Pair - accident
Compare the Pair - accident I was comparing my power and energy bills, as you do. I put in my location postcode (as required) and was given a comparison. I was distracted and went off to do ... ... whatever. I returned to start afresh and gave a different location (out of curiosity) and got a different comparison featuring a 'seniors ' plan...
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Christmas miracle as family gets back priceless heirloom after it was mistakenly given away
Last weekend, an Auckland mum appealed to the public to help locate a family heirloom that her husband accidentally gave away while clearing out their house in Belmont. “Please return my daughter's Doll's House - recently collected from Eversleigh Rd. Her Dad threw it out without permission,” Rachel Rogan posted on her local Facebook page...
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“I felt like a swan”, Prince William recalls moment with Taylor Swift
Prince William has recalled how he is still “cringing” from an encounter with Taylor Swift eight years ago. The royal prince spoke in a podcast and remembered “being in a trance” when Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi called him up to the stage to perform at a 2013 charity gala for the Centrepoint charity for homeless young people. “I can’t...
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Chinese hackers reportedly attempted to shut down two QLD power stations
Three million Australians were almost affected as Chinese hackers reportedly hit Queensland's CS Energy in an attempt to shut down two power stations. On November 27, CS Energy confirmed the ransomware incident on its ICT network but did not explicitly link it to the attacks reported on Wednesday. CEO Andrew Bills issued a statement on...
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US confirms diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
In a move that will further widen the rift in an already strained bilateral relationship between the two countries, the United States has confirmed it will stage a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics over concerns about China’s record on human rights. “The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official...
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Queen mourns as close friend Duchess of Grafton passes away
Eight months after Queen Elizabeth II lost her husband, Prince Philip, another death within her circle has sadly occurred as her most senior lady-in-waiting and one of her closest friends, The Duchess of Grafton, passed away at the age of 101 on Friday. Ann Fortune FitzRoy served as the Mistress of the Robes for Her Majesty’s entire reign, and...
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Peter Cundall, long-time host of ABC's Gardening Australia, dies aged 94
Peter Cundall, long-time host of ABC's Gardening Australia, dies aged 94 Peter Cundall, long-time host of ABC's Gardening Australia, dies aged 94 Credits: ABC News Tributes are pouring in for Peter Cundall, the much-loved former host of ABC's Gardening Australia, who died, aged 94, following a short illness. Cundall, who had appeared on...
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Perth gym buddies take home entire $80 million Powerball jackpot
On Thursday night, a group of 54 women won $1.5 million each after scooping the entire $80 million Powerball jackpot, the biggest prize pool in years. The winners are all gym buddies at Curves Heathridge at the Belridge Shopping Centre who paid just $5 for a ticket and now have an extra $1.45 million each in their bank account. Photo from...
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Meghan Markle wins court privacy case against Mail on Sunday
Meghan Markle's prolonged court privacy battle with the publishers of the Mail on Sunday has finally ended. On Thursday, the Court of Appeal in London ruled in the Duchess’ favour against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) after printing parts of a private letter she wrote to her father, Thomas Markle, in August 2018. The case will no longer...
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Australia Post confirms young man doing wheelies on ‘delivery bike’ not an employee
Australia Post has confirmed that the ‘postie’ doing wheelies on a scooter similar to an Australia Post delivery bike is not an actual employee of the company. The footage shows a man doing ‘wheelies’ on a ride similar to an Australia Post delivery bike. Photos from 7NEWS. On the recorded footage, the impostor was seen lighting a rolled...
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Kate Middleton UNPLUGGED
Everyone can agree that the Duchess of Cambridge is one of the most sophisticated women in the world, but sometimes, she also lets her hair down. Here are some candid photos of Kate Middleton that show her personality apart from being a royal family member. Bear-y cute! During a children’s charity event at Paddington Station in 2017, Kate was...
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Latest twist in case of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay
Investigators have found human remains during their search for missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s alpine region. The remains were found in bushland near Dargo in the state’s high country. “The remains are yet to be formally identified, and it is expected this process will take some time,” said the statement issued by...
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David Gulpilil, Indigenous actor known for ‘Crocodile Dundee’, passes away
David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu, Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous actor, famously known for his role in Crocodile Dundee, has died at the age of 68 after a battle with lung cancer. Gulpilil, who won global fame for his performance in Crocodile Dundee, died at his home in Murray Bridge in South Australia on Monday. Photo credit...
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EXCLUSIVE: Barbados to cut ties with the Royal Family, 400 years after they got colonised by the UK
EXCLUSIVE: Barbados to cut ties with the Royal Family, 400 years after they got colonised by the UK Barbados has recently announced that they will be removing the British monarchy as head of state 55 years after they gained full independence from the UK. The recent announcement would make the Caribbean country the 18th nation to depart from...
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‘I felt like a piece of meat’: Young apprentice carpenter sues employer after co-workers hung and slapped him at a Christmas party
‘I felt like a piece of meat’: Young apprentice carpenter sues employer after co-workers hung and slapped him at a Christmas party Apprentice carpenter Ilyas Elkharraz has filed a lawsuit against Victoria's Worksafe after he was hung upside down and was slapped and prodded by his colleagues at a Christmas party. The 23-year-old said that he...
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Health Lab orders recall of its vegan kids’ chocolates after detecting 'milk contamination'
Health Lab orders recall of its vegan kids’ chocolates after detecting 'milk contamination' Health Lab has announced the recall of a number of its children's products after detecting milk in its vegan products. The vegan chocolate brand ordered the recall of Mylk Chocolate Zillions 100g, Whyte Chocolate Zillions 100g and Mixed Kwalas 96g with...
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