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Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (404+ words) Musicians are disappearing from Australia's biggest stage shows as technology usurps their roles. The world's highest grossing musical returned to Sydney in April with a smaller orchestra after Disney cut all four string parts from the 2026 season of The Lion…...
Radley poised to become Maroons' new enemy No. 1
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (383+ words) Victor Radley will embrace his status as Queensland's new public enemy No. 1 as NSW coach Laurie Daley gives the Sydney Roosters lock licence to unleash his fiery side in his State of Origin debut. English international "Radley only entered the…...
Legendary 4 WD brand turns to China for help
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (496+ words) Iconic off-road brand Jeep may have been thrown a lifeline to be rescued from its current struggles in the form of Chinese carmaker Dongfeng with which it will build future models. Jeep's parent company Stellantis has signed a new agreement…...
Fernandes becomes assist king but West Ham almost down | The Maitland Mercury | Maitland, NSW
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (457+ words) West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League is almost over. The London club lost 3-1 at Newcastle on Sunday to stay in the relegation zone and two points from safety with one match left, against Leeds at their Olympic Stadium…...
Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza Strip: medics
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (467+ words) Israeli strikes have killed at least eight Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, health officials say, as ceasefire efforts meant to end fighting between Israel and the Hamas militant group falter. In the weeks "since halting its joint bombing with the…...
Art with heart: how this exhibition will provide meals to those in need
2+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) Celebrate the crisp air, falling leaves and sunny skies of autumn at Maitland Region Society of Artists upcoming exhibition, raising money for Slow Food Hunter Valley's food rescue kitchen. The autumn exhibition is the perfect opportunity to get a one-of-a-kind…...
WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (357+ words) The World "Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency "of international concern". The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of…...
Israel-US preparing to resume hostilities with Iran
1+ day, 11+ min ago (268+ words) The Israeli military has been put on high readiness for a potential resumption of attacks on Iran, Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth daily newspaper has reported. Citing government sources, the report says Israel is awaiting a decision by US President Donald Trump....
Is this Vanuatu's best-kept secret for an elegant island getaway?
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (128+ words) Produced by Eleven Labs and ACM using AI narration. Where: Lini Highway, Port Vila How much: From $320 a night The view, particularly from the 280-degree windows in my Panorama Suite. You'll slip into relaxation mode the moment you step into…...
End of an era: remembering the last of the Hunter's potato farms
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (547+ words) The potato in its many varieties is native to what are now Peru and Bolivia, and it was brought to Europe as a result of the Spanish conquests in South America during the 1500s. It quickly became a staple food on…...