Archibald Prize 2025: Brisbane artist Julie Fragar wins for portrait of ‘dear friend’ Justene Williams

A Perth doctor, Ethan Stirrat, recently completed the challenging Marathon Murph for charity, running two marathons and performing nearly 10,000 exercises in support of his organization, Hurt to Help, which aids childhood cancer patients. Despite injuring his rotator cuff, Stirrat persevered, running 84.4km, completing 7,176 squats, and 608 pull-ups, to honor a young cancer patient named Eliza. Hurt to Help aims to provide financial support to families facing medical emergencies and is encouraging participation in...

On Friday, nearly 500 students and staff at Poynter Primary School in Duncraig dressed as superheroes to launch the inaugural Premier’s Telethon Challenge, attended by Premier Roger Cook and Education Minister Sabine Winton. This 17-week initiative aims to teach children about philanthropy and the importance of helping others while raising funds for Telethon, which supports sick children. Students participated in fundraising activities, including a superhero-themed bake sale, emphasizing empathy and community support. Full Article

SummaryRussia commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany with a tightly secured parade in Moscow, attended by President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine, which has seen drone attacks on Moscow, Putin emphasized the significance of the victory and the sacrifices made during World War II, while a 72-hour ceasefire was proposed. The parade showcased military might, including drones, and featured participants from 13...

Labor's caucus will finalize the future Cabinet by Monday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese allocating portfolios over the weekend following factional discussions. Albanese emphasized the importance of collective responsibility and unity as the party navigates its factional divisions, where the left now holds a slight majority in caucus. The Cabinet's composition will reflect the number of elected members from each faction, affecting roles and appointments, as Albanese balances rewarding experienced MPs with incorporating new talent....

During an inquest into the April 2024 Westfield Bondi Junction attack, where six people were killed and ten injured by Joel Cauchi, Inspector Brett Simpson, the first paramedic on scene, emotionally recounted his experience. He faced the difficult decision to enter the scene despite fears of a second offender, ultimately prioritizing the critically ill patients inside. Simpson praised his team for their bravery and received gratitude from the family of victim Faraz Tahir for his...

SummaryHarry Styles, one of the world's biggest pop stars, was spotted in St. Peter’s Square during the election of newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, where he observed the event alongside a massive crowd. Attempting to maintain a low profile, Styles wore a cap, dark sunglasses, and a blue jacket, with his cap reading “Techno is my boyfriend.” Fans shared their excitement on social media, with one posting a photo and recounting a brief eye contact...