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Australia edge out China to complete hat-trick
Gulf Daily News Online
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BASKETBALL – AUSTRALIA completed a three-peat after surviving a dramatic 90-89 victory over China in the Fiba Asia Cup 2025 final last night at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Xavier Cooks led the way with a monster effort as the Boomers...
If regulated properly, ebikes could one day replace cars for millions of Australians
The Guardian
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August 18, 2025
Since the invention of gears, nothing has encouraged more people to get on a bicycle than the introduction of electric motors and batteries. When people have an ebike, they drive less and cycle more. A study of frequent car drivers in Sweden found...
TV Ratings Weekend 15-17 August 2025: EPL debuts on Channel 9 with Aston Villa v Newcastle
Mediaweek
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August 18, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email Friday 15 August Total People TV Ratings Seven’s AFL: Friday Night Football recorded a total TV national reach of 2,102,000, a total TV national audience of 622,000 and a BVOD audience of 41,000. Nine’s 9News recorded a...
Beyond rhetoric: Why Australia’s Tax Reform Summit must be more than consensus theatre
Neos Kosmos
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August 18, 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will open his long-awaited economic reform roundtable on Tuesday, following weeks of build-up. Over three days in Canberra, key figures including former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb, ACTU...
4 new Neighbours spoilers confirm top suspect for Lassiters sabotage
Digital Spy
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August 18, 2025
Neighbours spoilers follow for the episode airing on Monday 25 August. 1. Annalise makes an accusation against Sam KratzNeighbours fans should brace themselves for a bitter showdown next week, as Annalise Hartman points the finger over recent...
I'm sick and tired of all the home invasions in Victoria... there's a very clear solution to this, and if you won't say it, I will
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
A fed-up Victorian has thrown his support behind a push to give homeowners greater powers to protect their properties during a break-in. Outspoken personal trainer Chris Katelaris urged residents to 'make a racket' and help push through tougher...
BeyondTrust Completes Australian Infosec Registered Assessor Program (IRAP) at “PROTECTED” Classification Level
iTWire
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August 18, 2025
BeyondTrust, the global leader in identity security protecting Paths to Privilege™, today announced that four of its solutions have completed an Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment at the PROTECTED classification...
The evolving consumer in Australia’s liquor market
Food & Drink Business
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Circana senior consultant, Andrew Gerard. Source: Circana Shoppers are not just buying differently, they’re thinking differently. The Circana Liquor Market Moves 2025 report reveals how the consumer landscape – shaped by restraint, re-evaluation,...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon justifying his absence from global meeting on Ukraine
Newstalk ZB
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August 18, 2025
The Prime Minister's justifying his noted absence from a global meeting on Ukraine, due to the time difference. Coalition of the Willing members gathered for virtual talks overnight, to embolden President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a meeting at...
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera becomes AFL’s first $2m-a-year man with new St Kilda deal
The Guardian
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August 18, 2025
Breakout star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will stay at St Kilda on a bumper two-year deal after rejecting huge interest from Adelaide and Port Adelaide. Wanganeen-Milera has become the AFL’s first player to earn $2m per season in signing through to...
Tony Burke bans Israeli politician from Australia
Sky News Australia
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August 18, 2025
An Israeli politician has had his visa cancelled by the Albanese Government, just a day before he was set to arrive for events with the Jewish community. Current Israeli politician, Simcha Rothman, who is part of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Lancaster University chiefs refute new accusations of poor management in redundancy row
Lancs Live
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August 18, 2025
Lancaster University has defended its management and governance from accusations of poor leadership, poor risk management and a lack of independent scrutiny, as it considers potentially making over 400 staff redundant. The Local Democracy...
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield
SRN News
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August 18, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix WASHINGTON (AP) — As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine. Instead of normal programing, Ukrainian viewers saw...
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new...
Journal News - Ohio
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Disabling a satellite could deal a devastating blow without a single bullet, and it can be done by targeting the satellite's security software or disrupting its ability to send or receive signals from Earth. “If you can impede a satellite's...
Trump makes bizarre new Ukraine claim hours before crucial meeting
9News
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August 18, 2025
In a post on Truth Social this morning, the US president appeared to put the onus for reaching a ceasefire or peace deal on Zelenskyy rather than Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. "President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia...
AP News: European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for meeting with Trump
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European and NATO leaders announced Sunday they will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington to present a united front in talks with President Donald Trump on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine and firming up U.S....
With Wednesday Island, Netflix set a new benchmark for launch events
Mediaweek
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August 18, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email In what was a hybrid mix of fan-event meets red carpet launch meets activation experience, Netflix took over Sydney’s Cockatoo Island on Saturday night to celebrate the season two return of Wednesday. Flown out for the...
Semillon sings at Hunter Valley Wine Show as producers celebrated with top awards
Winetitles Media
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August 18, 2025
Image Credit: Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association and Elfes Images The 2025 Hunter Valley Wine Show was judged at the Lone Pine Barracks at the Singleton Army Base from Monday 11th to Wednesday 13th August, with the trophy winners’ luncheon...
U.S. stock futures barely moved as traders waited for new Fed signals
Cryptopolitan
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August 18, 2025
U.S. stocks held steady Monday morning, with markets showing zero urgency after back-to-back winning weeks on Wall Street. According to data from CNBC, Dow Jones futures inched up by 57 points, or 0.13%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ticked up...
‘You never see this’: How Aussie could stand in way of new champ’s wild plan for UFC history
Fox Sports
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It felt inevitable. And yet, as dominant as Khamzat Chimaev was every time he stepped inside the octagon and as much as a world title always seemed destined to be part of his future, he still somehow found a way to exceed expectations. This was a...