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RBA expected to raise rates as inflation and oil prices surge

Australia’s major banks expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise interest rates by 25 basis points next week, as persistent inflation and surging oil prices increase pressure on the central bank. The move would signal that the RBA is prioritising inflation control despite slowing economic growth…

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Two-thirds of Australians back reducing migrant arrivals, poll finds

A Newspoll survey suggests nearly two-thirds of Australians want migration reduced, highlighting immigration as a major political issue. The findings come as the Albanese government announces measures to lower migration, tighten visa rules and prioritise workers in key industries. Among 1,244 voters, 66% supported fewer migrant arrivals, while…

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Who plays the harmonica on Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’?

Billy Joel played the harmonica himself on “Piano Man”, as well as the piano. The harmonica became one of the song’s defining sounds, helping create its warm, melancholy character and reinforcing Joel’s intimate, one-man-band performance. Joel wrote the song drawing on his experiences playing lounge bars in the…

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“I got to a point where whatever shred of liking I had for myself was lost. I was on a fast path to death.” Celebrating Trent Reznor’s long, hard road out of hell, as heard on Nine Inch Nails’ masterpiece The Fragile

The article examines Trent Reznor's battle with addiction and mental health during the 1990s, exploring how his superstardom with Nine Inch Nails paradoxically worsened his psychological state. Despite achieving massive success with Pretty Hate Machine and The Downward Spiral, Reznor descended into self-destructive behaviour, self-medicating with heroin, cocaine…

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Gus Lamont’s grandmother says she believes a stranger abducted him

Four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared on 27 September after being seen playing near his grandparents’ remote sheep station in South Australia, about 40 kilometres south of Yunta. Despite extensive ground and air searches, he has not been found. His grandmother, Josie Murray, now says she believes a stranger abducted…

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Burnham seeks US reset ahead of first meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is travelling to New York for his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly. Despite previously describing Trump's politics as "poisonous", Burnham has made a significant diplomatic shift, now declaring that he trusts the President and views…

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Unplugging PCs during outages helps prevent surge and component damage

Unplugging a PC during a power outage can protect it from voltage fluctuations and surges, particularly when electricity is restored. Remaining connected to household wiring leaves sensitive components such as the motherboard, RAM and SSD exposed, even if the computer is switched off; running systems may also suffer…

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‘Skidoo’: the movie that captured the counterculture movement in 1968

Otto Preminger’s 1968 film *Skidoo* satirised the counterculture movement through the story of ex-gangster Tony Banks, who is sent to assassinate a prisoner but ends up taking LSD in Alcatraz. Its psychedelic visuals, musical comedy and clashes between hippies, organised crime and older generations reflected the era’s changing…

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Henley Spiers wins Bird Photographer of the Year competition

British photographer Henley Spiers won the Bird Photographer of the Year competition and its £3,000 prize with Sunball Rocket, showing a northern gannet diving into Scottish waters. The image highlights the bird’s remarkable hunting technique and speed, reaching up to 86km/h, while capturing the contrast between its nurturing…

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Paramount Settlement Protects Pluto TV, Sets BET & Comedy Central As Potential Divesture Targets While Omitting Premium Channels & TV Studios

The antitrust settlement of state attorneys general's lawsuit over Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery requires Paramount to maintain an ad-supported streaming service like Pluto TV for five years. To ensure fair competition, Paramount must keep cable carriage negotiations separate from Warner Bros. Discovery's offerings, or face mandatory…

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Failed leg graft leaves shark attack survivor facing further treatment

Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has been told that a skin graft intended to repair her badly injured left leg has failed, leaving her devastated three months after the attack. The 35-year-old Sydney mother said the wound remains open and doctors are now trying a different treatment approach.…

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Prosecutors seek shorter sentence for man convicted in 2011 boy’s killing

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is seeking to reduce Kemen Taylor II’s life sentence for his role in the 2011 killing of 13-year-old Ray’Jon Gomez. Prosecutors argue that Taylor, who acted as the getaway driver, received an excessively harsh sentence and that his conduct and rehabilitation warrant reconsideration.…

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NATS chief faces renewed resignation calls after second outage in 13 days

A second major technical failure at Britain's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) in just two weeks has left hundreds of flights grounded and thousands of passengers stranded, triggering renewed pressure for the resignation of chief executive Martin Rolfe. A "connectivity issue" at NATS's Prestwick office in Scotland precipitated…

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Pokémon Winds and Winds Leaks Tease A Pokédex Too Massive To Finish

Leaked rumours suggest the upcoming Pokémon Winds and Waves game could introduce 300 new Pokémon, which would represent the largest generation in the franchise's history. This prospect has sparked concern amongst the gaming community, with some viewing it as an overwhelming addition to an already extensive roster, whilst…

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