Donald Trump names new ambassador to Australia
The Trump administration has nominated former congressman David Brat as ambassador to Australia. Source link
BBC's Beyond Paradise leans into South West myths
Actor Zahra Ahmadi, from Plymouth, says the latest series reminds her of childhood stories. Source link
'Almost bullying': Private hospitals blame closures on 'cowboy' insurers
A former Bupa executive accuses health insurers of using “almost bullying” tactics in their negotiations with private hospitals, while the Australian Private Hospitals Association says insurers have become “cowboys” in need of regulation. Source link
Australia to charge Big Tech companies two percent levy unless they strike local news deals
New proposal would replace 2021 laws. Source link
Why NSW hasn’t met a problem Tiana Penitani Gray couldn’t solve
Tiana Penitani Gray has never played second row before, but as the Origin stalwart prepares to play her third position in as many series such a bold change is nothing new. Source link
Soha Ali Khan discusses latest blood report, says a gene makes her predisposed to heart disease: ‘I have to keep my cholesterol even lower’
Soha Ali Khan discusses latest blood report, says a gene makes her predisposed to heart disease: ‘I have to keep my cholesterol even lower’ Source link
Alleged 'Hafnium' hacker-for-hire extradited to the United States
Accused of compromising more than 12,700 organisations. Source link
Nedra Talley Ross of the Ronettes, who sang Baby I Love You, dies
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits Be My Baby, Baby I Love You, and Walking in the Rain alongside her cousins, has died aged 80. Source link
Weapons maker Thales loses out on multi-billion-dollar missile contract
Thales was the favourite to win the contract to develop a mobile missile system for Australia, but now the future of its StrikeMaster missile launcher is uncertain. Source link
Coalition points to stealth bombers as potential AUKUS stop-gap
The Coalition says Australia should consider buying next-generation stealth bombers to help bridge the gap until the AUKUS submarines arrive. Source link