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It’s been called the ‘sound of purgatory’ but Opus 1 has enjoyed a new life in performance art, in a beer commercial and now on TikTokGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTriple J once played it for eight hours straight. DJs have remixed it, dancers have performed to it, and many of us, have sat, frustrated, listening to it.Slowly the Centrelink hold music has seeped into the cultural zeitgeist and is now the backdrop for works of art and viral TikToks.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…It’s been called the ‘sound of purgatory’…

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Melbourne forward Shane McAdam ruptured his Achilles during match play at training on Friday and will be sidelined for an extended period. ​Melbourne forward Shane McAdam ruptured his Achilles during match play at training on Friday and will be sidelined for an extended period.   AFL 2025: Melbourne Demons forward Shane McAdam ruptures Achilles Dees blow: Melbourne forward Shane McAdam ruptures Achilles We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport AFL AFL 2025 By Roy Ward February 15, 2025 — 11.32am , register or subscribe to save articles for later.…

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The WBO lightweight title is on the line on Valentine’s Day in New York ​The WBO lightweight title is on the line on Valentine’s Day in New York    Getty Images Keyshawn Davis has been a standout prospect among the crop of young, talented American boxers since transitioning to the professional ranks after securing silver at the 2020 Olympics. Friday’s clash with WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk was supposed to be about 25-year-old Davis’ attempt to capture his first world championship but has taken a significantly nastier turn as the fight has approached. At Thursday’s press conference for the fight, Davis…

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Storm quickly weakened after making landfall east of Port Hedland with strongest parts hitting remote areasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProperties have been damaged and large trees uprooted by an ex-tropical cyclone still wreaking havoc in Western Australia, with record rainfall triggering significant flooding from which people are being evacuated by helicopter.Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall in the north-west of Western Australia on Friday and was quickly weakened as it crossed the coast east of Port Hedland.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Storm quickly weakened after making landfall east of Port Hedland…

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Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s Valentine’s Day, which means all sorts of dudes are busting out all sorts of romantic gestures. Most are playing it safe the usual flowers and candy, but some are really going the extra mile and putting serious thought into some next-level stunts. Take Benny Blanco, for example. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco attend the Second Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health, hosted by Selena Gomez, at Nya Studios on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Benny’s Cheesy Romantic Gesture As you’ve likely heard by now Benny…

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A New York doctor’s alleged decision to send abortion pills to patients in Texas and Louisiana has pitted the Empire State’s shield law against the two conservative states’ abortion bans, which are among the strictest in the country. ​A New York doctor’s alleged decision to send abortion pills to patients in Texas and Louisiana has pitted the Empire State’s shield law against the two conservative states’ abortion bans, which are among the strictest in the country.   A New York doctor’s alleged decision to send abortion pills to patients in Texas and Louisiana has pitted the Empire State’s shield law against the…

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Drake has released a collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR. Learn all about it here.Drake has released a collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR. Learn all about it here.    Image Credit: Getty Images Drake has been making headlines recently for his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar, especially after Super Bowl LIX and the “Money Trees” rapper’s performance. The 38-year-old artist just released a new album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U ($$$4U), amid the buzz surrounding him. The record, a collaboration with PARTYNEXTDOOR, has already sparked discussions among fans. When Did Drake Drop a New Album? Drake released Some Sexy Songs 4 U ($$$4U) on…

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Our reviewers took a look at all the latest shows around town. ​Our reviewers took a look at all the latest shows around town.    ★★★★½ Culture Live reviews Sydney live reviews By Michael Ruffles, Peter McCallum, Millie Muroi and Cassie Tongue February 15, 2025 — 11.32am , 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 MUSICAL THEATREHadestownTheatre Royal, February 14By CASSIE TONGUE★★★★½ The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the oldest stories we know: all gods and men, love and…

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The Crimson Tide and Tigers are set for an epic No. 1 vs. No. 2 clash on the hardwood ​The Crimson Tide and Tigers are set for an epic No. 1 vs. No. 2 clash on the hardwood    Getty Images The stage is set for an epic Iron Bowl on the hardwood Saturday as No. 1 Auburn travels to No. 2 Alabama for a historic showdown between the in-state rivals. It marks the first-ever No. 1 vs. No. 2 meeting among SEC teams and the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 game between two conference opponents since 2016.  Adding even…

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Utah students as early as kindergarten would be required to learn about firearm safety in the classroom under a bill that passed the state House. ​Utah students as early as kindergarten would be required to learn about firearm safety in the classroom under a bill that passed the state House.   Utah students as early as kindergarten would be required to learn about firearm safety in the classroom under a bill that passed the state House. 

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A health initiative introduced at the height of the COVID pandemic will receive an $8.3 million boost. ​A health initiative introduced at the height of the COVID pandemic will receive an $8.3 million boost.    National Queensland Queensland Health By Cameron Atfield February 15, 2025 — 12.25pm , 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 health initiative introduced by the former Labor government at the height of the COVID pandemic will be expanded by the new LNP government, with an $8.3…

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Chief Commissioner Shane Patton will lose his job after a bruising no-confidence vote by rank and file officers. ​Chief Commissioner Shane Patton will lose his job after a bruising no-confidence vote by rank and file officers.    National Victoria Victoria Police By John Silvester and Ashleigh McMillan February 15, 2025 — 12.06pm , 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 Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton will lose his job as Victoria’s top cop after a bruising no-confidence vote by rank and file…

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Seattle police say the couple allegedly attempted to clean up the scene before they called 911 after they realized the 14-year-old boy was not breathing. ​Seattle police say the couple allegedly attempted to clean up the scene before they called 911 after they realized the 14-year-old boy was not breathing.   Seattle police say the couple allegedly attempted to clean up the scene before they called 911 after they realized the 14-year-old boy was not breathing. 

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Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted providers even after voters approved enshrining abortion rights into the state’s constitution. ​Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted providers even after voters approved enshrining abortion rights into the state’s constitution.   Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted providers even after voters approved enshrining abortion rights into the state’s constitution. 

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Our experts have picks for all of Saturday’s big games including the No. 6 Cougars facing the No. 13 Wildcats ​Our experts have picks for all of Saturday’s big games including the No. 6 Cougars facing the No. 13 Wildcats    Getty Images Selection Sunday is just over four weeks away, and Saturday’s slate in college basketball could go a long way toward determining how the bracket shakes out. The day is headlined by one of the biggest regular-season college basketball games in recent memory with No. 1 Auburn traveling on the road against in-state rival No. 2 Alabama. Auburn checked…

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A health initiative introduced at the height of the COVID pandemic will receive an $8.3 million boost. ​A health initiative introduced at the height of the COVID pandemic will receive an $8.3 million boost.    National Queensland Queensland Health By Cameron Atfield February 15, 2025 — 12.25pm , 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 health initiative introduced by the former Labor government at the height of the COVID pandemic will be expanded by the new LNP government, with an $8.3…

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Leaders had gathered expecting to hear the Trump administration’s plans for ending the war in Ukraine. The US vice president decided to toe the Elon Musk line instead. ​Leaders had gathered expecting to hear the Trump administration’s plans for ending the war in Ukraine. The US vice president decided to toe the Elon Musk line instead.    World Europe Russia-Ukraine war By Jim Tankersley, Steven Erlanger and David E. Sanger Updated February 15, 2025 — 12.28pmfirst published at 11.34am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back…

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