Melbourne’s airport rail link a ‘done deal’. Here’s why

A veiled woman burst screaming from an elevator in New Zealand's parliament, where a small crowd gathered nervously as they embarked on a spooky tour led by guides in Victorian-era garb. The tour included tales of mysterious deaths, unexplained noises, and late-night apparitions, particularly focusing on the haunted history of the stately gothic library, which has survived fires, floods, and feral cats. As visitors explored the eerie basement archive, they were treated to stories of...

Guns N' Roses have announced Isaac Carpenter as the new drummer, replacing Frank Ferrer after 19 years with the band. Carpenter, previously with Duff McKagan's band Loaded, will join the group for their upcoming world tour. The band expressed gratitude to Ferrer for his contributions and wished him well, as the news comes just ahead of their tour starting in May. Full Article

McLaren's Lando Norris enters a race weekend as the championship leader for the first time in his Formula 1 career after a victory in Melbourne, solidifying himself as a contender for the 2025 championship. Despite facing challenges such as a late spin by teammate Piastri, McLaren remains a team to beat. The Chinese Grand Prix will feature a sprint race for the first time this season, with Verstappen looking to defend his title after a...

Victoria's tough new bail laws make obtaining bail more difficult and introduce the offence of 'committing an indictable offence while on bail'. Premier Jacinta Allan acknowledged the impact of crime on the Indian community, with an increase in recorded offences in Victoria. The reforms have received mixed responses, with concerns about rushed implementation potentially harming vulnerable groups and the need for a careful approach to avoid unfairly targeting individuals and ensure effectiveness. Full Article

President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the federal Education Department, criticizing it as wasteful and liberal. While Congress would need to approve the complete dismantling, Republicans plan to introduce a bill for this purpose. The department will retain essential functions like Title I funding, Pell grants, and management of federal student loans, despite ongoing cuts to its workforce and programs. Full Article

Sebastian Coe, a top contender in the IOC presidential race, suffered a major defeat as Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe won in the first round with 49 votes, while Coe only received eight votes. Coe graciously congratulated Coventry and expressed support for her as the newly elected IOC president, emphasizing the importance of having an athlete in the leadership role. Despite his loss, Coe vowed to assist Coventry and acknowledged the historic moment of her becoming...