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Aryna Sabalenka progresses to her third consecutive Australian Open final after a comprehensive win over Paula Badosa. ​Aryna Sabalenka progresses to her third consecutive Australian Open final after a comprehensive win over Paula Badosa.   Video: Three-peat hopes still alive Three-peat hopes still alive We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport Tennis Aryna Sabalenka progresses to her third consecutive Australian Open final after a comprehensive win over Paula Badosa. January 23, 2025 — 8.18pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later Add videos…

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Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.Donald Trump has used the first presidential interview of his second term to defend his decision to pardon the January 6 insurrectionists, describing attacks on police officers at the US Capitol as “very minor incidents”.The fallout from his barrage of executive orders continues: the medical insurance coverage for upwards of 20 million people is under threat; Florida and the US Coast Guard have started referring to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America; and…

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This blog is now closedLabor calls Coalition’s tax breaks for business lunches a ‘farce’ as Dutton fails to clarify costGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAsked about the future of the weekly pro-Palestinian protests across Australia, Malarndirri McCarthy said as long as they are respectful and peaceful, “they are part of our democratic way”.It’s interesting, isn’t it? I mean, we are a democracy. Whatever the rally or protest is, we enable that. We allow that so long as it’s peaceful and respectful.Police across every jurisdiction in the country know they have to be prepared. Rally organisers,…

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Doechii is hard at work rehearsing for an upcoming gig … quite possibly for music’s biggest night in a couple weeks, where she’s vying for some of the top honors. We ran into the Florida rapper outside a Los Angeles stage space Wednesday and… ​Doechii is hard at work rehearsing for an upcoming gig … quite possibly for music’s biggest night in a couple weeks, where she’s vying for some of the top honors. We ran into the Florida rapper outside a Los Angeles stage space Wednesday and…    TMZ.com Doechii is hard at work rehearsing for an upcoming gig ……

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Police have arrested a man accused of stealing two cars with children inside along the Great Eastern Highway in Western Australia. ​Police have arrested a man accused of stealing two cars with children inside along the Great Eastern Highway in Western Australia.   Video: Woman’s plea as she’s dragged by carjacker Woman’s plea as she’s dragged by carjacker We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Police have arrested a man accused of stealing two cars with children inside along the Great Eastern Highway in Western Australia. January 23, 2025…

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Dear Eric: My wife and I are both 70. We recently gave up our landline and now both carry our cellphones. Lately my wife, when receiving a text or call, will stop what she’s doing to reply. While eating lunch together recently and having a conversation, a text came in and she interrupted our talk to respond. I voiced my feelings about being made to feel second class and asked if she couldn’t have waited to address this, unless it was timely or very important. She acknowledged it wasn’t a time-sensitive issue but said she wasn’t being disrespectful. I told…

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Releasing Mid-Year Financial and Economic Review, treasurer David Janetzki says significant cost blowouts caused by capital works overspendFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s credit rating is “highly likely” to be downgraded with the Crisafulli government’s first budget forecast predicting state debt will hit $218bn in four years.The treasurer, David Janetzki, today issued the state’s mid year financial and economic review, the government’s first official budget update since taking government late last year.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Releasing Mid-Year Financial and Economic Review, treasurer…

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Bruce Lehrmann was last year committed to stand trial over allegations he raped a woman he met at a Toowoomba nightclub on a drug-fuelled night in 2021. ​Bruce Lehrmann was last year committed to stand trial over allegations he raped a woman he met at a Toowoomba nightclub on a drug-fuelled night in 2021.    National Queensland Courts By Cloe Read Updated January 23, 2025 — 11.33amfirst published at 11.15am , 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 The legal team for…

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Taylor Zakhar Perez is leaving the internet speechless in a debut photo drop … after stepping into a new set of French undies for a new fashion campaign. The photos are one thing, but it’s the video that is really drawing folks’ attention …… ​Taylor Zakhar Perez is leaving the internet speechless in a debut photo drop … after stepping into a new set of French undies for a new fashion campaign. The photos are one thing, but it’s the video that is really drawing folks’ attention ……    Lacoste Taylor Zakhar Perez is leaving the internet speechless in a debut…

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Constable, 25, battling ‘serious head injuries’ in Sydney hospital after alleged late-night assault on Enmore RoadFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been arrested as police investigate an alleged attack that left two off-duty police officers in hospital in Sydney.Police said the officers, both 25-year-old male constables, had been walking along Enmore Road in Newtown after attending a concert when they approached three unknown men in their 20s who were arguing.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Constable, 25, battling ‘serious head injuries’ in…

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Chris Brown is reaching a breaking point … he’s fighting back against allegations he’s a serial rapist and abuser … and his lawyer’s taking shots at a movie studio for pushing what they say are straight-up lies. The singer’s attorney, Levi… ​Chris Brown is reaching a breaking point … he’s fighting back against allegations he’s a serial rapist and abuser … and his lawyer’s taking shots at a movie studio for pushing what they say are straight-up lies. The singer’s attorney, Levi…    TMZ.com Chris Brown is reaching a breaking point … he’s fighting back against allegations he’s a serial rapist…

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‘Mob Wives’ season five star Natalie DiDonato was reported missing after she missed two flights home. Here’s what we know about the case.’Mob Wives’ season five star Natalie DiDonato was reported missing after she missed two flights home. Here’s what we know about the case.    View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Natalie DiDonato, cast member of VH1’s Mob Wives season 5, is reportedly missing. Amid the news, here’s what to know about DiDonato and her missing person’s case. Who is Natalie DiDonato? DiDonato, 44, is best known for appearing in the fifth season VH1’s now defunct reality show Mob Wives,…

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An emergency bushfire warning has been issued for multiple communities in Western Australia as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control. ​An emergency bushfire warning has been issued for multiple communities in Western Australia as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.   Video: Emergency warnings for WA bushfire Emergency warnings for WA bushfire We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National An emergency bushfire warning has been issued for multiple communities in Western Australia as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control. January 23, 2025 —…

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How closely have you been paying attention to the week’s news? Test your knowledge here. ​How closely have you been paying attention to the week’s news? Test your knowledge here.   What is Australia’s longest train journey? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz What is Australia’s longest train journey? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Queensland BT Quiz By Nick Dent January 23, 2025 — 12.45pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved…

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Upon taking office, Donald Trump issued an executive order eliminating DEI programs within the government. Learn more about what DEI stands for and other details here.Upon taking office, Donald Trump issued an executive order eliminating DEI programs within the government. Learn more about what DEI stands for and other details here.    Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump is taking significant steps to eliminate DEI programs at the federal level. A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, issued Tuesday evening, instructed that all federal DEI employees be placed on leave by Wednesday night. Learn more below.…

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But climate change and energy minister says government will not announce its 2035 emissions target before electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, is “not giving up” on the Paris climate agreement despite the US president, Donald Trump, moving to pull the world’s second-largest polluter out of the global accord.Bowen made the comments as the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, all but ruled out withdrawing from Paris if he won the federal election in 2025, suggesting such a move would damage trading relationships and cost jobs.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s…

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Before this sweetie pie in her Minnie Mouse tee was runnin’ up and down the field, she was just smiling ear-to-ear with Snow White and playing ball with her siblings in Burlington, Vermont. As a child she played softball, basketball and hockey but… ​Before this sweetie pie in her Minnie Mouse tee was runnin’ up and down the field, she was just smiling ear-to-ear with Snow White and playing ball with her siblings in Burlington, Vermont. As a child she played softball, basketball and hockey but…    Before this sweetie pie in her Minnie Mouse tee was runnin’ up and down…

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Donald Trump issued an executive order that will end all DEI programs in the government. Learn what this means for federal employees.Donald Trump issued an executive order that will end all DEI programs in the government. Learn what this means for federal employees.    Image Credit: Getty Images After taking the Oath of Office, Donald Trump was sworn in again as president of the United States on January 20, 2025. Upon returning to the White House, he signed multiple executive orders — one of which effectively ends all DEI federal programs, and therefore, those employees’ jobs. Learn more about the situation,…

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If Josh Allen and Co. are able to lock up a Super Bowl win in the next few weeks, Thurman Thomas tells TMZ Sports he’ll jump through some tables with Bills Mafia — and he’s pretty sure a few of his former Buffalo teammates will join him!! The… ​If Josh Allen and Co. are able to lock up a Super Bowl win in the next few weeks, Thurman Thomas tells TMZ Sports he’ll jump through some tables with Bills Mafia — and he’s pretty sure a few of his former Buffalo teammates will join him!! The…    TMZSports.com If Josh Allen…

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Draya Michelle may have turned the big 4-0 … but she doesn’t look a day over 20. The “Basketball Wives LA” star is steaming up the camera lens in these hot pics as she enjoys sunbathing in her bikini in the backyard or in the pool or even on the… ​Draya Michelle may have turned the big 4-0 … but she doesn’t look a day over 20. The “Basketball Wives LA” star is steaming up the camera lens in these hot pics as she enjoys sunbathing in her bikini in the backyard or in the pool or even on the…   …

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