I feel as if I’ve been living in a parallel universe since about 2016. Everything intangible we depend on – democracy, the rule of law, policing by trust, yadda yadda yadda – is going terrifyingly wrong. Reality has become disorientating enough without the world of entertainment spinning me out into multiple universes too. But the… Continue reading Dark Matter review – Joel Edgerton abducts himself in fun multiverse thriller | Television
Supermodel dubbed ‘The Body’ Elle Macpherson shares her secrets to a good night’s sleep – and the products she swears by
When it comes to wellness, there are few people who radiate health more than Elle Macpherson. Dubbed ‘The Body’ thanks to her incredible figure at 60, the supermodel is famous for practising what she preaches when it comes to staying well. While she says she “used to survive on as little as four hours sleep… Continue reading Supermodel dubbed ‘The Body’ Elle Macpherson shares her secrets to a good night’s sleep – and the products she swears by
CCTV shows police pulling man from dumpster after alleged armed robbery
CCTV has shown the moment police pulled a man from a dumpster after tracking him with a police dog following an alleged armed robbery in Western Sydney overnight. Police allege a man entered a premises on the Great Western Highway in Kingswood and threatened three staff members with a firearm before fleeing with cash at… Continue reading CCTV shows police pulling man from dumpster after alleged armed robbery
Aussie Olympian Alyce Wood shares details of daughter’s hospitalisation
Australian Olympian Alyce Wood has shared her “mum’s guilt” of being on the other side of the world while her two-year-old daughter was hospitalised. The star canoeist recently flew to Europe to continue her preparations for the Olympics in Paris, but was dealt some incredibly tough news on her arrival. Her daughter Florence was hospitalised… Continue reading Aussie Olympian Alyce Wood shares details of daughter’s hospitalisation
Fake Monet and Renoir on eBay among 40 counterfeits identified using AI | Art and design
A “Monet” and a “Renoir” are among up to 40 fake paintings that are being offered for sale on eBay, according to research by a leading expert. Dr Carina Popovici, a specialist in authenticating artwork, said she applied cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology to pictures advertised on the online platform and was shocked to discover… Continue reading Fake Monet and Renoir on eBay among 40 counterfeits identified using AI | Art and design
Chinese network behind one of world’s ‘largest online scams’ | Scams
More than 800,000 people in Europe and the US appear to have been duped into sharing card details and other sensitive personal data with a vast network of fake online designer shops apparently operated from China. An international investigation by the Guardian, Die Zeit and Le Monde gives a rare inside look at the mechanics… Continue reading Chinese network behind one of world’s ‘largest online scams’ | Scams
Man arrested after elderly woman injured by e-scooter outside the MCG
A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was allegedly injured by an e-scooter outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground last week. Jessie Hatch, 81, was walking towards Jolimont railway station after an AFL game when she was confronted by a man riding a scooter about 11pm on Friday, May 3. The man told the… Continue reading Man arrested after elderly woman injured by e-scooter outside the MCG
NHS trial uses daily doses of food allergens to tackle severe reactions | Allergies
Children have been able to enjoy foods that previously would have triggered potentially life-threatening allergic reactions after they took part in a “life-transforming” NHS clinical trial, doctors have reported. A pioneering £2.5m study is using daily doses of everyday food products, taken under strict medical supervision, rather than drugs to train the bodies of children… Continue reading NHS trial uses daily doses of food allergens to tackle severe reactions | Allergies
Can the Reserve Bank squash the last of inflation with just a threat of a rates rise?
The Reserve Bank doesn’t think it’ll have to increase interest rates again. It certainly doesn’t want to. But it might have to, so you should be prepared. “We don’t think we necessarily have to tighten again,” she said in her media conference following the rates decision. Michele Bullock says she doesn’t want to hike interest… Continue reading Can the Reserve Bank squash the last of inflation with just a threat of a rates rise?
Man dies from stabbing in Safety Bay, Perth
A man found with stab wounds in Perth’s southern suburbs has died in hospital. Police raced to a home on Port Royal Dr in Safety Bay about 11.45pm on Tuesday, where they found a man with a serious injury “consistent with a stab wound”. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Man dies from stab wound in Perth’s… Continue reading Man dies from stabbing in Safety Bay, Perth