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Chinese newcomer might have Tesla's number
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (1121+ words) Three months with the 2026 Zeekr 7 X RWD have come and gone at an alarming rate. But I've immensely enjoyed my time with the fully electric mid-size SUV, which impresses on so many fronts. The 7 X is so impressive, in fact,…...
Indians want bigger families despite 1. 4b population
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (424+ words) India may be "the world's most populous country, with 1. 42 billion people and challenges like high youth unemployment, but powerful allies of Prime Minister Narendra "Modi are championing larger families to counter a declining fertility rate. Even though the United Nations…...
Hurstville hosts Australia's biggest Eurovision Live Broadcast Party
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (239+ words) Australia's biggest Eurovision Live Broadcast Party returned to the Marana Auditorium, Hurstville on Sunday May 17 for a celebration of music, culture and community spirit. Georges River hosted its seventh annual Live Broadcast Party where 400 fans gathered at 4. 30 AM to watch…...
Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions
5+ hour, 15+ 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…...
Rex board accused of knowing big loss about to take off | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader | St George, NSW
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (422+ words) Four Rex directors knew they were on-track for an eight-figure financial loss long before they walked back claims they were heading for profit, a court has been told. Former Rex board members told investors they were confident in a strong…...
Property Investors: Tax shake-up forces rethink on negative gearing | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader | St George, NSW
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (873+ words) Investing in property has become a less appealing proposition this week as tax changes put a handbrake on investors in the hope of providing greater inter-generational equality in the lopsided housing market. Handing down the federal budget last night, Treasurer…...
From dad's business to fashion week: a young designer's dream debut
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (343+ words) The young designer was one of four graduates selected to showcase a 12-look collection at The Innovators runway show on May 13. It is the very same platform that previously launched the careers of global Australian fashion heavyweights like Zimmermann, Dion…...
North Korea's Kim wants border with South 'impregnable"
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (294+ words) North Korean leader Kim "Jong-un says plans to strengthen frontline units on the border with South Korea, as well "as other major units, are key to "more thoroughly deterring war," state media KCNA reports. Kim's comments on bolstering the military…...
Ford Ranger price cut by more than $10k
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (657+ words) Ford has slashed the entry price of its struggling plug-in hybrid Ranger ute, as the rival BYD Shark 6 continues to put runs on the board and new competitors from China close in. The refreshed Ranger Hybrid range slashes pricing by…...
Three debutants: Sharks trio selected for State of Origin
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (383+ words) Three Cronulla Sharks stars are poised to make State of Origin debuts in game one of the 2026 series on May 27. Front-rower Addin Fonua-Blake has been named to start for the Blues, while hooker Blake Brailey is on the six-man bench....