Hundreds of thousands of Victorians will begin paying the state government’s new land tax this week in an effort to reverse the state’s COVID-19 debt. A new report by the parliamentary budget office reveals it will bring in almost $1 billion more than was initially announced. The COVID-19 debt levy has been defended by a… Continue reading Allan government defends COVID-19 debt levy as ‘responsible’ amid Opposition’s protest
Records tumble as India beat South Africa in quickest Test match in history
India have beaten South Africa by seven wickets to earn the quickest victory in the history of Test cricket inside two days at Newlands. India, who’d been inspired on Thursday by Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant six-wicket haul, then chased down a modest victory target of 79 to claim the second Test and share the series at… Continue reading Records tumble as India beat South Africa in quickest Test match in history
Belarusian president signs law granting him lifelong immunity from prosecution | Alexander Lukashenko
The Belarusian president, Alexander Lukashenko, has signed a new law granting him lifelong immunity from criminal prosecution and preventing opposition leaders living in exile from running in future presidential elections. The law theoretically applies to any former president and members of his or her family. In reality, it is only relevant to the 69-year-old Lukashenko,… Continue reading Belarusian president signs law granting him lifelong immunity from prosecution | Alexander Lukashenko
Alex de Minaur’s perfect reply to grilling over proposal to girlfriend Kate Boulter
Alex de Minaur knocked off the great Novak Djokovic on Wednesday night. But his toughest return came after the match. That’s when the Aussie was grilled in the press conference about when he plans to propose to longtime girlfriend Katie Boulter. Stream Over 50 Sports Live & On-Demand with Kayo. New to Kayo? Start Your… Continue reading Alex de Minaur’s perfect reply to grilling over proposal to girlfriend Kate Boulter
Shooter killed and at least three people injured at Perry High School in Iowa on first day for students after winter holidays
A shooter is reportedly dead after opening fire on a school in the US state of Iowa, injuring at least three people on the first day back from the winter holidays. Emergency services rushed to Perry High School on Wednesday morning (local time), 20 minutes before class was scheduled to start at 8am over reports… Continue reading Shooter killed and at least three people injured at Perry High School in Iowa on first day for students after winter holidays
Curse of the champion: can Humphries avoid darts dip after world title glory? | Darts
The warm, ashy afterglow of a world championship final is the perfect time to reflect and celebrate, but a terrible time to make predictions. It’s a long old season, most of the big prizes are back-loaded towards the end, and a lot can happen in those early placeholder months, some of it relevant and some… Continue reading Curse of the champion: can Humphries avoid darts dip after world title glory? | Darts
Erik ten Hag opens up on ‘very positive’ first meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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Lock up naysayers, keep Taiwan in line and ramp up the surveillance state: Cheng Lei reveals China’s ‘epic’ set of New Year’s resolutions for 2024
In the wake of the Chinese authorities playing Grinch — a recent effort to reduce foreign influence and promote traditional culture – it’s likely New Year’s Eve was spent studying communist doctrines, instead of enjoying bubbly and NYE countdowns. While 2023 started with hopes that the end of the “Zero COVID” policy would kickstart spending… Continue reading Lock up naysayers, keep Taiwan in line and ramp up the surveillance state: Cheng Lei reveals China’s ‘epic’ set of New Year’s resolutions for 2024
Night Swim review – soggy haunted pool horror sinks to the bottom | Horror films
It’s long been an extreme palate cleanser, the first weekend of January following a season of weighty awards fare with a froth of schlock horror, from fine dining to a guilty stop at McDonald’s after. Masterworks such as The Devil Inside (6%), Texas Chainsaw 3D (19%), The Forest (10%) and The Unborn (10%) have all… Continue reading Night Swim review – soggy haunted pool horror sinks to the bottom | Horror films
Seven-year-old girl attacked by a dingo at K’gari
A seven-year-old girl has been attacked by a dingo at K’gari Island after she was bitten on her leg. This is the second time a child has been attacked on the island in the span of one month. The girl and her family were waiting for a boat when the dingo approached and ran after… Continue reading Seven-year-old girl attacked by a dingo at K’gari