10h agoAcross the ditch, a NZ bank’s bid to protect its 'sheep' has unleashed a storm
Buck's journey from the farm to city life has taken a turn no one could have planned.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/kiwibank-buck-sheep-controversy-explained/sgku6p28c
10h agoNirit is travelling 14,000km to vote in Israel's election. She's not alone
Israelis will soon head to the polls in an election viewed as the most consequential in its history.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/israel-election-2026-australian-community-reactions/dyh0xdou2
Masterplan review – Stanley Tucci is wasted in Amazon’s smooth-brained heist caper
By Owen Myers
A ‘family’ of criminals attempt to steal the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in pulpy and forgettable thriller
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/16/masterplan-stanley-tucci-movie-review
#Actionandadventurefilms #Film #StanleyTucci #AmazonPrimeVideo #MonaLisa #Culture #Painting #Paris #Art #Thrillers #Comedyfilms #TheGuardian #OwenMyers
Major lender in Bathla development sells debts
By Lin Lin
Private credit firms are striking deals to recover their money following the $3.4 billion collapse of property giant Bathla Group, with one major lender selling most of its exposure to a Sydney apartment project.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/major-lender-in-bathla-development-sells-debts/107269278
#ConstructionandRealEstateIndustry #HousingConstructionIndustry #CreditandLending #LinLin
Mine owner convinced tiny town's lead poisoning concerns are unfounded
By Hamish Cole
Dozens of residents have voiced their opposition to a proposed silver and lead mine in the NSW central west, but the proponents say it will help the region's economy.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/ipc-hearing-on-bowdens-silver-mine-concludes/107274218
#MiningEnvironmentalIssues #Pollution #MiningandMetalsIndustry #RegionalDevelopmentandPlanning #EnvironmentalImpacts #HamishCole
Inside Russell Brand's trial, where he was called a 'maniac' and 'predator'
By Mazoe Ford and Riley Stuart
The world-famous actor and comedian appeared calm and almost zen-like as he sat in the dock at Southwark Crown Court, and the prosecution began unfolding its case against him.
El Niño set to be wettest on record as storms soak Australia's east
By Tom Saunders
This October is looking particularly wet thanks to an ongoing outbreak of thunderstorms which is set to engulf most of central and eastern Australia during the coming week.
Behind this Timorese hotel's elegant facade lies a dark history of abuse
By Vonia Vieira
Timour Leste's Hotel Flamboyan appears elegant and historic to look at, but it was a house of horrors for Timorese women during Indonesian occupation.
#SexualOffences #War #CivilUnrest #Women #History #WorldPolitics #HumanRights #VoniaVieira
‘It’s really not a drama’: Carrick sticks to the script after Martínez storm
By Jamie Jackson
Manchester United head coach produced a masterclass in dialling down emotion before a tricky trip to Leeds
#MichaelCarrick #ManchesterUnited #Football #Sport #TheGuardian #JamieJackson
Former Bendigo forensics officer charged with child abuse material offences
By Nate Woodall
A former digital forensic officer in Bendigo has been charged with a offences including possession of child abuse material.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/victoria-police-public-servant-child-abuse-material/107275070
Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
By Jonathan Watts
Forest clearance lowest since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-off
#Amazonrainforest #Deforestation #Brazil #LuizIncioLuladaSilva #FlvioBolsonaro #Americas #Worldnews #Conservation #Treesandforests #Environment #TheGuardian #JonathanWatts
The Celebrity Traitors – live
By Stuart Heritage
They’ve already taken out two traitors – but now Kenny has gone to the dark side. How will the faithfuls fare tonight?
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/live/2026/oct/16/the-celebrity-traitors-live
#TheTraitors #Televisionradio #Culture #Television #ClaudiaWinkleman #MayaJama #JamesAcaster #JamesBlunt #RomeshRanganathan #TheGuardian #StuartHeritage
Case against Leon Black dismissed after plaintiff said she was ‘medically incapable of continuing’
By Stephanie Kirchgaessner
In civil suit, ‘Jane Doe’ alleged billionaire raped her after being ‘handed off’ by Jeffrey Epstein. Black denied the allegations and called claims a fabrication
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/16/leon-black-civil-rape-lawsuit-dismissed-epstein
#JeffreyEpstein #Sextrafficking #Rapeandsexualassault #USnews #UScrime #TheGuardian #StephanieKirchgaessner
Breaking: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after just days in role
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the role after days in the job.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/katie-zacharia-let-go-white-house/107278730
17/04:10 EDT Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria
ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Normal People, Bridgerton and a famous disease
By Lincoln Archer
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: somewhere there lurks a trap.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/abc-5050-quiz/107273918
‘Well-known individual’ tries to secure permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN
By Michael Savage Media editor
Lawyers tell high court that client could harm himself if serious allegations against him are made public
#TheGuardian #UKnews #Media #Nationalnewspapers #Newspapers #Newspapersmagazines #ITN #TheGuardian #MichaelSavageMediaeditor
17/04:00 EDT Marine Wind Warning Summary for Tasmania
No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme
By Rowena Mason, Lisa O’Carroll and Jasper Jolly
Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package
#Tradepolicy #Electrichybridandlowemissioncars #Internationaltrade #Labour #China #Chineseeconomy #Tariffs #EuropeanUnion #Automotiveindustry #AsiaPacific #Politics #Europe #Business #UKnews #TheGuardian #RowenaMason #LisaOCarroll #JasperJolly
As fertility rates fall, mums of three share joy and sacrifice of big families
By Tri Ardhya
Women going against the trend share why they chose to have bigger families and what the trade-offs are.
#Family #Demographics #Parenting #ChildCare #Women #Careers #AgingPopulation #TriArdhya