Local elections were bleak for the Tories – but all is not lost for Rishi Sunak
Last ditch RishiDESPITE understandable attempts to spin the results, last week’s elections were — if not totally catastrophic — bleak indeed for the Tories. Holding…
Why did voters desert the UK Conservatives in local elections? | Elections
Support for the Conservative Party has collapsed in local elections in England. After a landslide win in the last general election, support for the United…
Adelaide local football club Fitzroy Lions scores remarkable 516-0 win against Elizabeth Eagles
In short: Fitzroy Community Club scored a 516-point win over the Elizabeth Eagles in Adelaide's north, possibly breaking records.Lions forward Josh Rosenthal kicked a record…
May 5 marks Orthodox Easter. Why is it celebrated after Easter in the west?
For the more than half-a-million Australians who identify as Orthodox Christians, today is a significant day. Sunday May 5 is Orthodox Easter, a date which falls…
Britain’s Conservatives trounced in local elections | Elections News
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has suffered a resounding defeat in local elections, a further sign that it is likely to be removed from power in…
Rugby union prop Sally Fuesaina thought her excessive fatigue was normal. It took a routine blood test to diagnose iron deficiency
In short: It's estimated one in three female athletes have an iron deficiency, compared to one in 10 males.Rugby union player Sally Fuesaina experienced excessive fatigue…
Local election results LIVE — Council and mayoral winners begin to emerge as PM seeks glimmer of hope
Labour gains Rushmoor Rushmoor council will for the first time in its history be controlled by a Labour majority, A spokesperson for the party said:…
Perth-based charity moves Newman’s Bloody Slow Cup to Perth, shocking local community
In short: A Perth-based charity has announced the popular 'Bloody Slow Cup' will move from Newman to Perth in 2025.The event memorialises the lives of…
Local elections 2024: Polls open in England and Wales as millions gear up to cast their votes
POLLING stations are opening their doors as the country goes into the local election today. Hundreds of skirmishes will take place for councils, mayoralties and…
IATSE wraps up craft negotiations. Now the hard part begins
In a departure from the labor rebellions that roiled Hollywood last year, the latest set of contract negotiations between a major entertainment union and the…
Canberra scientists using DNA to fight trafficked parrot trade
You may be familiar with the use of DNA technology for catching criminals and solving crimes, but now a group of scientists from Canberra and the…
Prep Rally: Here are the greatest local high school baseball pitchers of recent memory
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Inspired by seeing Seth Hernandez of Corona pitch, I’ve thought back…
‘Time to heal’: Brittany Higgins welcomes judgment in Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation case
Brittany Higgins has broken her silence for the first time following the conclusion of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson.Federal…
How is overtourism affecting local communities? | TV Shows
How overtourism impacts local communities and ecosystems at some of the world’s most instagrammable travel destinations. In this episode, we will speak with guests from…
Newsom calls for increased oversight of local homelessness efforts
SACRAMENTO — Frustrated over the lack of progress on homelessness in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for increased oversight of cities and counties that receive…
Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections
Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May? Source link
Canberra United saved from dropping out of A-League Women competition after funding offer from ACT government
In short: Canberra United is set to continue playing next season after a $200,000 lifeline was offered from the ACT government.The club's future in the A-League…
I’ve developed bizarre hobby linked to local bins after spotting one in shape of a bear — my wife hates the whole thing
A DAD has picked up a bit of a rubbish hobby — photographing and rating local bins. “Binfluencer” Andy Bailey has snapped nearly 100 and…
Judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails
The Federal Court has found, on the balance of probabilities, Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019.Justice Michael Lee has found the…
Singapore tightens rules for expat workers with an eye on local discontent | Business and Economy
Singapore – One of the world’s most open economies is attempting a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, the Southeast Asian city-state wants to…