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Margaret Preston took more than inspiration from First Nations artists
After World War I, Margaret Preston embarked on a quest to create a unique, national art identity — but she took from First Nations artists to do it. A new exhibition examines her immense and complicated legacy. Source link
Lux Solar fined, investigated as consumers say they were ripped off
More consumers have come forward alleging solar battery installers have ripped them off under the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program. Source link
Outcry over council's 'extortionate' fee hike on short-stay homes
A coastal Victorian council is defending a fee increase for providers of short-stay rental accommodation, as some locals urge a rethink. Source link
Australia's 'quirky' obsession with housing is fuelled by necessity
Why are Australians obsessed with property? Because we have to be. And there are big reasons why it’s always on our minds. Source link
Gas field big enough to run Victoria for decades not needed, says report
The giant resource basin off WA’s Kimberley coast has eluded oil and gas players for decades, and fresh analysis argues it should stay that way, despite a last-ditch bid by Woodside and its partners to seize the prize. Source link
Greens warn of private school fees loophole in Labor's trust tax
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing to introduce legislation for a 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts on Wednesday amid fierce business opposition, but has been presented with another obstacle from the Greens. Source link
Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a Brooklyn store over alleged 'Pretty Woman' treatment
Kelly Clarkson has spent the weekend trading verbal blows with a curiosity shop in Brooklyn, N.Y., after she claimed they gave her a Pretty Woman-style brush-off when she inquired about the price of a specialty item — an item that the shop says was never for sale in the first place. Source link
Duane (Keffe D) Davis facing life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane (Keffe D) Davis is set to be sentenced Tuesday for orchestrating the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, who was gunned down off the Las Vegas Strip more than 30 years ago. Source link
The Surfer’s Guide to Living a Longer, More Active Life
Some of the best lessons for remaining active in later years can be found on a surfboard. Source link
IMF warns of risks from AI boom and debt, but raises forecast for world growth
The international body slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy, but warned that risks of an AI-related market correction and job losses because of the technology, as well as government debt, remain concerns. The report comes as economic and financial leaders gathered in Bangkok for the fall meetings of the IMF and World Bank. […]