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7+ hour, 36+ min ago (496+ words) His poll ratings are dismal and rivals are eyeing his job. Now British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment on Monday with the publication of hundreds of pages of files about former UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson, a…...
Australian woman accused of joining Islamic State group has renounced jihad, her lawyer says
10+ hour, 9+ min ago (366+ words) A defense lawyer for Rayann El Houli said expert evidence would be produced in court that her views had changed. "She renounces ISIS and violent jihad," Peter Morrissey said, using an acronym for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria....
Dining Review: Matunuck Atelier in Wakefield
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (322+ words) Matunuck's identity has always been homegrown, a rarity in the field of cooking given that kitchens are often bringing a distant homeland " Europe, Asia, Latin America " to a local audience. There are certainly a large handful of seafood restaurants across…...
Paterson Comedian Monique Latise Wins Sherri Shepherd's National "Funny Over 50' Comedy Contest
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (15+ words) TAPinto...
Boy dies after house fire where mum and son were left fighting for their lives
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (504+ words) Cole Leighton with his mum Kim Tributes have been paid to a "brave little warrior", who has died five months after he was critically injured in a devastating house fire. Cole Leighton, 11, was severely injured in the fire, which took…...
An award-winning musical comedy adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is coming to Melbourne this winter
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (102+ words) Secret Melbourne This iconic tale is set in Regency England " a world where social hierarchies are rigid and wealth and status are the ultimate currency. But you needn't be familiar with the story to get swept up in the high-spirited…...
Seasoned luxury leader returns to Australia to lead Waldorf Astoria's debut at Circular Quay CIM
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (268+ words) Marlene Poynder has returned to Australia to take up the role of general manager at Waldorf Astoria Sydney, the brand's first hotel in Australia. Set to open in 2027 at One Circular Quay, Poynder will lead the hotel's end-to-end pre'opening strategy,…...
Melbourne saves park by choosing new fire station site - AOL
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (353+ words) Melbourne City Council has voted to build the new Fire Station 72 on the west side of Wickham Road, eschewing potential plans to put the new facility at the location of Jimmy Moore Park on Sarno Road. The decision comes after…...
Women accuse man of spreading STDs after TVB report
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (408+ words) Dimsum Daily 1st June 2026 " (Hong Kong) An episode of TVB's current affairs programme Scoop broadcast on 31st May highlighted allegations against a 21-year-old man accused of engaging in multiple intimate relationships while allegedly carrying sexually transmitted infections. The programme reported claims from…...
Magnificent eateries to get your Wine & Whatever kicks
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (872+ words) SPONSORED CONTENT - "The fourth Wine & Whatever Experience (W&WE26), taking place from 4 to 6 June, is anticipated with great excitement by local lovers of the culinary and vinicultural arts. A dozen eateries across the villages on Route 12 have signed up for this…...