Disgraced former basketball star Kendal “Tiny” Pinder could be deported from Australia after being hit with a hefty prison sentence for the latest in a long history of sexual crimes. The Bahamian-born basketballer was sentenced to eight years’ jail in Sydney’s Downing Centre District Court on Thursday after pleading guilty in April to sexual intercourse … Read more
Queen Camilla says her husband King Charles, who is being treated for cancer, is doing “very well” as she greeted crowds on a visit to Northern Ireland. Charles has been absent from public duties since January while he undergoes treatment for an unspecified form of cancer, leaving Camilla and heir-to-the-throne Prince William to be the … Read more
A surge in international students and temporary workers is behind more than half a million migrants entering Australia within 12 months. Net overseas migration totalled 548,800 in the year to September 30, according to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The nation’s population grew by 2.5 per cent to 26.8 million, … Read more
Russia has staged its largest missile attack in weeks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, injuring at least 17 people and damaging schools, residential buildings and industrial facilities. The air force said its defences shot down all the inbound missiles that were fired after a 44-day pause in such attacks on the Ukrainian capital. The … Read more
Saweetie’s new nails have me in a summer state of mind. The rapper’s latest set conjures up visions of bright aqua blue swimming pools and I want to dive right into those aquatic shades. Saweetie gave us a glimpse at her new manicure via Instagram Stories and Reels, showing off her signature long stiletto nails … Read more
A Sydney real estate agent accidentally burned her client’s multimillion-dollar Northern Beaches home to ground, a court has ruled. Domain Residential realtor Julie Bundock was supervising an open house at the four-bedroom home on Riverview Rd at Avalon Beach in May 2019 when the blaze erupted, and she had to make an unenviable call to … Read more
Coles has recalled a number of its Easter-themed plush toys, urging adults to keep them away from children. The Coles Easter Bunny Squeezer Pals in blue, grey and purple and the Coles Easter Light Up Chicken and Bunny have been recalled due to faulty stitching. This stitching issue may cause the filling to be exposed, … Read more
A popular Kmart sleepwear set has been urgently recalled over safety concerns. The Little Boys Sleep Twosie in dino design does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory safety standard for nightwear for children. If exposed to a heat or a flame source, the pyjamas pose a serious risk of burn injuries — but … Read more
A new bill has been introduced into the Senate, arguing that airlines should pay customers for cancellations and delays. The Airline Passenger Protections (Pay on Delay) Private Senators Bill was introduced by Coalition senators Bridget McKenzie and Dean Smith earlier this year and is currently being debated. “Australians deserve an aviation industry where planes take-off … Read more
A hedge trimmer has been recalled over a fault which could cause it to “activate unexpectedly”, causing serious injury. Product Safety Australia issued the recall for the EGO Power+ Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmer over an issue with its rear trigger switch. The product was sold nationally at multiple retailers including Home Timber & Hardware and … Read more
