The Coca-Cola sign at Kings Cross has hit its 50th anniversary – but other big ads around Australia have even older tales to tellGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailOne of Sydney’s most renowned signs – and the largest billboard in the country – has received a makeover to mark its 50th anniversary. At 41 metres wide and 13 metres high, the Coca-Cola sign at Kings Cross presides over one of Sydney’s busiest thoroughfares, William Street, and has widely been regarded as the gateway to the inner city enclave since it was the epicentre of Sydney’s bohemia in the 1970s.The…
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At an annual gathering of conservatives, the emerging influence of billionaire Elon Musk on President Donald Trump was on display. At an annual gathering of conservatives, the emerging influence of billionaire Elon Musk on President Donald Trump was on display. At an annual gathering of conservatives, the emerging influence of billionaire Elon Musk on President Donald Trump was on display.
SESTRIERE, Italy — Mikaela Shiffrin is 100% the best in skiing’s World Cup history book. Shiffrin’s record-extending 100th career World Cup race win Sunday fulfilled a quest put on hold by a serious crash in November. Back to racing in her favored slalom event, Shiffrin kept and added to her first-run lead to finish 0.61 seconds ahead of Zrinka Ljutic. Shiffrin’s U.S. teammate Paula Moltzan was third, 0.64 back. The 29-year-old Shiffrin also tied an all-time World Cup record for men and women, as her 155th career top-3 finish on the podium matched Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark. Shiffrin crossed the…
In 1985, 49 mostly teenagers showed up at Kapooka to undertake the same army training as men for the first time in Australian history. This is the story of how they made it throughFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe bus was carrying 49 mostly teenage girls. It pulled up in front of Blamey barracks at Kapooka in New South Wales. The girls wrestled their suitcases off the bus. “We had to march in formation, which we didn’t know how to do, along narrow pathways, some of us…
The political storm fronts that have swept Europe are heading our way. And we have a decision to make. The political storm fronts that have swept Europe are heading our way. And we have a decision to make. World Europe Russia-Ukraine war Opinion Mick Ryan Military leader and strategist February 24, 2025 — 10.50am February 24, 2025 — 10.50am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Three years ago, Russian armies crossed Ukraine’s frontiers and Russian missiles streaked towards their…
The families of the Nottingham attack victims have said “farcical” misconduct proceedings should not go ahead against officers who investigated a previous assault by killer Valdo Calocane due to “significant errors” in the police watchdog’s probe of the case. An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) report concluded that police failed to properly investigate an assault on warehouse workers by Calocane which could have stopped his murder spree a month later. The report’s findings, seen by the PA news agency, has led to a misconduct meeting rather than a more serious misconduct hearing for three Leicestershire Police officers, meaning they face…
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LOVE Island fans think that Tyrique Hyde just ‘soft launched’ his new girlfriend on social media. The Semi-Professional Footballer rose to prominence of the tenth series of the hit ITV2 show in 2023. Instagram / @tyriquehyde Tyrique Hyde may have given fans a hint at a new relationship[/caption] He previously called time on his relationship with co-star Ella ThomasRex the.twins.shot.this His former partner made a dig at him on a TikTok[/caption] Tyrique Hyde, 25, finished in third place alongside co-star Ella Thomas, 24. However, the pair called time of their on/off relationship and have been embroiled in a social media…
Peter Mulholland and his wife skipped their traditional trip from Vancouver to Seattle to watch baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays play the Mariners this year. Peter Mulholland and his wife skipped their traditional trip from Vancouver to Seattle to watch baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays play the Mariners this year. Peter Mulholland and his wife skipped their traditional trip from Vancouver to Seattle to watch baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays play the Mariners this year.
Exclusive: Court documents obtained by Guardian Australia show appeal argues judge was wrong to decide penalty was needed to ‘provoke’ leadership attentionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEnergy giant AGL is disputing a “manifestly excessive” $25m fine for using the Centrepay debit system to wrongly take welfare money from hundreds of vulnerable Australians. It argues that a judge should not have used the massive financial penalty to try to “provoke some attention” from the company’s board and executive leadership.Late last year, the federal court imposed the hefty fine…
A tapped phone call between the former Liberal MP and a friend has come to light after a separate investigation that had exposed his secret relationship with the former premier. A tapped phone call between the former Liberal MP and a friend has come to light after a separate investigation that had exposed his secret relationship with the former premier. National NSW Courts By Sarah McPhee February 24, 2025 — 10.50am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement A seven-year-old…
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to join world leaders in a call hosted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The Prime Minister reiterated Britain’s “ironclad” backing for Kyiv in a series of conversations with allies over the weekend as he prepares to make the case for safeguards to protect the country’s sovereignty on his visit to the US this week. On Monday, which marks three years since Moscow’s full-scale invasion, he is expected to address leaders from the G7 and across Europe as part of a group call in a show…
Paris Hilton knows how to get a party jumping ’cause she brought the stars out in full force for her birthday. The famous entrepreneur hosted a huge star-studded bash for her 44th birthday on Saturday night at her mansion in Beverly Hills. Among… Paris Hilton knows how to get a party jumping ’cause she brought the stars out in full force for her birthday. The famous entrepreneur hosted a huge star-studded bash for her 44th birthday on Saturday night at her mansion in Beverly Hills. Among… @parishilton/@brianziff/@diplo Paris Hilton knows how to get a party jumping ’cause she brought the…
Telegram took 160 days to provide information, with the delay obstructing online safety scrutineer from doing its job, commissioner saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEncrypted messaging app Telegram has been fined nearly $1m by Australia’s online safety regulator for failing to respond on time to questions about what the company does to tackle terrorism and child abuse material on its platform.The notice was issued to Telegram, among other companies, in May last year, with a deadline to report back in October on steps taken to address terrorist…
The Cork artist dips into her own Protestant heritage for her new exhibition in Skibbereen
Asio believed the man, anonymised as HWMW, was at risk of being exploited by the MossadFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn officer in the Australian army has been stripped of his security clearance because Asio believes he is more loyal to Israel than Australia, and at risk of being exploited by the Mossad.The man told Asio interviewers he did not view Israel as a foreign government and that he would share classified information with the Israel Defense Forces if they asked for it.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s…
Travis Scott made an appearance in Florida over the weekend to throw out the first pitch for the Houston Astros at opening day of Spring Training … and he brought some sick gifts with him. The rapper was on hand at CACTI Park in West Palm Beach… Travis Scott made an appearance in Florida over the weekend to throw out the first pitch for the Houston Astros at opening day of Spring Training … and he brought some sick gifts with him. The rapper was on hand at CACTI Park in West Palm Beach… Courtesy of the Houston Astros Travis…
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BEIRUT (AP) — Longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was buried on Sunday after a massive funeral procession in Beirut, nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. The Lebanese militant group lost most of its senior leadership and saw its military capabilities severely degraded in the 14-month […] BEIRUT (AP) — Longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was buried on Sunday after a massive funeral procession in Beirut, nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. The Lebanese militant group lost most of its senior…
Sara Leonard set to open 3 Seniors Helping Seniors franchises. San Jose resident Sara Leonard is launching three Seniors Helping Seniors franchises in March to serve multiple South Bay communities. Seniors Helping Seniors pairs experienced senior caregivers with older adults who need non-medical in-home care. After 30 years in the corporate world, Leonard says she wants to make “a tangible difference in people’s lives.” (Courtesy photo) After nearly 30 years in Silicon Valley’s corporate business operations world, San Jose resident Sara Leonard found herself at a crossroads in her career following a layoff from VMware in June 2024. “I realized…