Stage and screen legend Joan Plowright has passed away. She was 95 years. News of Plowright’s death comes courtesy of a statement from her family. English actress Joan Plowright, UK, 17th October 1975. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Joan Plowright’s Cause of Death The statement revealed that Joan passed away at a retirement home for actors in southern England. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she breathed her last breaths. “She enjoyed a long and illustrious career across theatre, film and TV over seven decades until blindness made her retire,” the family said (via ABC News). “We…
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In a week that’s been pretty crummy for Evgeni Malkin, he finally got some positive news … his Stanley Cup rings have been found. The Allegheny County Police Dept. said Thursday the championship bling that Malkin had thought was stolen in a… In a week that’s been pretty crummy for Evgeni Malkin, he finally got some positive news … his Stanley Cup rings have been found. The Allegheny County Police Dept. said Thursday the championship bling that Malkin had thought was stolen in a… Getty In a week that’s been pretty crummy for Evgeni Malkin, he finally got some positive…
Kid Rock is gearing up to perform at one of Donald Trump’s big inauguration events over the weekend — but one former first lady who won’t be at the inauguration is Michelle Obama — and KR is taking a little jab at her. The rock star was… Kid Rock is gearing up to perform at one of Donald Trump’s big inauguration events over the weekend — but one former first lady who won’t be at the inauguration is Michelle Obama — and KR is taking a little jab at her. The rock star was… Getty Kid Rock is gearing up…
Savannah Guthrie is letting everyone know it’s a new era at the “Today” show — with a dash of humor — after Hoda Kotb’s departure and Craig Melvin taking her seat on the couch. Guthrie and Melvin sat down with host Jimmy Fallon on his late-night… Savannah Guthrie is letting everyone know it’s a new era at the “Today” show — with a dash of humor — after Hoda Kotb’s departure and Craig Melvin taking her seat on the couch. Guthrie and Melvin sat down with host Jimmy Fallon on his late-night… NBC Savannah Guthrie is letting everyone know it’s…
Everyone deserves a break but the traditional hospitality holiday is when school returns in February, not at the height of the tourist seasonSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterIf you stopped for a meal in a regional Australia town this silly season – thank you, you’re a legend – I wouldn’t mind betting you discovered at least one pub that was strangely shut, a cafe with a “see you in January” sign in the window, or a diner getting hammered because it’s the only food place that hasn’t packed up and gone on holiday.Welcome to the new normal in…
At the state level, Labor has legitimised the idea of a ‘tough’ approach by claiming to offer it – then have been thrashed by oppositions promising to be even tougherGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton is a politician born of desperate times.When he was preselected to run for the seat of Dickson, before the 2001 election, the former Queensland police constable wasn’t considered much of a chance of winning. Labor had won the neighbouring seat of Ryan at a byelection with a 10% swing.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue…
Joan and Laurence were married until he died in 1989. Learn all about the late Baron and Baroness’ marriage.Joan and Laurence were married until he died in 1989. Learn all about the late Baron and Baroness’ marriage. Image Credit: Bettmann Archive Joan Plowright met the love of her life in husband Laurence Olivier. Their marriage was a tale of two thespians since they met in the theatre. Against all odds, with two decades between them in age, the couple stayed together for the remainder of Laurence’s life. And even after Baron Olivier died, Dame Joan kept both of their legacies…
Justin Bieber is heating up his winter vacay by stripping down to just his Calvin Klein briefs … and giving fans a close-up look at what he’s packing. The pop star posted on his Instagram Stories Thursday evening, sharing a series of pics from… Justin Bieber is heating up his winter vacay by stripping down to just his Calvin Klein briefs … and giving fans a close-up look at what he’s packing. The pop star posted on his Instagram Stories Thursday evening, sharing a series of pics from… Justin Bieber is heating up his winter vacay by stripping down to…
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Exclusive: Kiis FM show promises to ‘behave’ in 2025 as regulator reveals 146 complaints made to broadcaster about material in 2023-24Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereAlmost half of all complaints made in the last financial year about decency standards on Australian radio were about The Kyle & Jackie O Show, the Guardian can reveal.In the 2023-2024 financial year, 321 complaints were made to radio stations across Australia about “material not suitable for broadcast”. Of these, 146 complaints (45%) were about The Kyle & Jackie O Show.Sign up to get Guardian Australia’s weekly media diary as a…
Donald Trump is unlike any politician Australia has ever seen. But could a demagogue in his image emerge?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt midday on Monday in Washington DC, Donald J Trump will finish the oath of office committing to “preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States”. His political resurrection will be complete.The paradox of his promise to defend the constitution will be starkly apparent.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading…Donald Trump is unlike any politician Australia has ever seen. But could a demagogue in his image…
City invented Australia’s beach culture, environmentalist Richard Gosden says, but all this time ‘it’s been conducted in diluted sewage’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the height of summer in Sydney, a time when tourists and locals are usually flocking to the city’s famous beaches.But nine beaches were shut to the public this week – including well-known Manly – after more ball-shaped debris washed ashore.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading…City invented Australia’s beach culture, environmentalist Richard Gosden says, but all this time ‘it’s been conducted in diluted sewage’Get our breaking…
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Police released shocking footage of Jai Brebner standing at the front door of a house when he was approached by two men who allegedly doused him in flammable liquid and set him alight. Police released shocking footage of Jai Brebner standing at the front door of a house when he was approached by two men who allegedly doused him in flammable liquid and set him alight. By Rebecca Peppiatt January 16, 2025 — 2.00am A “hardworking family man” has been identified as the victim of an alleged arson attack in which he was doused with petrol and set on fire…
The boy was flown to Perth Children’s Hospital after the incident on Wednesday. The boy was flown to Perth Children’s Hospital after the incident on Wednesday. By Rebecca Peppiatt January 16, 2025 — 11.41am A five-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after an old parking meter at the Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre fell on him on Wednesday. Three St John Ambulance crews were called to the museum just after 10.30am, and paramedics treated the boy before he was rushed to Bunbury Regional Hospital. The incident happened at 10.30am on Wednesday at the Bunbury Museum and Heritage…
Caleb Serong has thrown his support behind a potential play for Chad Warner, who has been linked to both WA clubs amid speculation of a return home at the end of 2025. Caleb Serong has thrown his support behind a potential play for Chad Warner, who has been linked to both WA clubs amid speculation of a return home at the end of 2025. By Owen Leonard January 16, 2025 — 2.54pm Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has thrown his support behind a potential play for Chad Warner as the out-of-contract Sydney star weighs his future. An East Fremantle product, Warner…
The unprecedented number of rescues at these beaches in Perth’s north have lifeguards stunned, as the state continues to grapple with recent drowning deaths. The unprecedented number of rescues at these beaches in Perth’s north have lifeguards stunned, as the state continues to grapple with recent drowning deaths. By Claire Ottaviano and Sarah Smith January 16, 2025 — 6.00pm Beach rescues at several popular northern suburbs swimming spots have reached a shocking all-time high, sparking an urgent warning from lifeguards. The City of Stirling’s beach services team performed an unprecedented 374 rescues in the month of December alone – more…
Ever wished you could duck somewhere for a quick kip at work? Staff at this Perth workplace can, and the results may surprise you. Ever wished you could duck somewhere for a quick kip at work? Staff at this Perth workplace can, and the results may surprise you. By Claire Ottaviano January 16, 2025 — 11.00pm A Perth office is encouraging its staff to “nap openly” on the job as new data reveals more than half of the nation’s employees turned up to work exhausted in the past year. The annual sleep survey – conducted by CoreData on behalf of…