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Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She’s among the writers behind some of pop’s biggest hits to be inducted in 2026. Source link
Hip-thrusting, flannel-wearing drag kings say Hobart's embraced them
Hobart’s drag kings say the closure of a gay bar pushed their performances into heteronormative spaces and a surprisingly accepting Tasmanian community. Source link
Investors weigh pros and cons of boarding Elon Musk's $2 trillion 'rocket'
SpaceX operates rockets, spaceflight, telecommunications, and AI — but Elon Musk now wants to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars, with at least 1 million inhabitants. Source link
Trump says ceasefire deal 'close', but it could be on Iran's terms
Amid rising expectations a pathway to peace between Iran and the US is close, the reported details of a ceasefire deal appear to show Iran getting numerous concessions from the White House. Source link
'Difficult period': Top NRL ref confirms he had gambling problem
Origin referee Ashley Klein has confirmed he battled with a gambling addiction after a report claimed he lost $400,000. Source link
How Israel's operation 'Eternal Darkness' in southern Lebanon is expanding
The so-called ceasefire since April, which Hezbollah is not a party to, has done little to halt the death and destruction in southern Lebanon. Here’s how the scale of the Israeli operation called “Eternal Darkness” continues to expand. Source link
Reuben Kaye reckons you can joke about anything — 'it's just how you do it'
The new artistic director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival shares what’s unique about the art form in Australia and what his teenage self would think about who he is today. Source link
Monterrey Stadium one of the most stunning World Cup venues in history
From volcano mimics to modern super-stadia with retractable roofs, the grounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are among the most spectacular on Earth. Here’s your guide to each of the 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Source link
How far can the Socceroos really go at the FIFA World Cup?
This crop of Socceroos has been labelled the “next generation”, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t aiming high at the FIFA World Cup. Source link
Britain's defence strategy under fire while global nuclear spending surges
The prospect of nuclear weapons being used in either Ukraine or the Middle East, rather than being fired between Moscow, Washington or Beijing has risen. Source link