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Billy Joel has postponed his 2025 tour by four months to recover from surgery due to a mystery medical condition. The rescheduled dates will begin on July 5, 2025, in Pittsburgh, with other shows postponed until 2026 in Detroit, Toronto, Syracuse, Salt Lake City, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Charlotte. Joel canceled a Florida show in January for a medical procedure. Full Article

Advocates are demanding government action on community-supported initiatives as Closing the Gap data for 2023-2024 reveals ongoing failures in addressing the impacts of colonization, particularly for children. Key areas such as out of home care, educational development, and youth justice are deteriorating, emphasizing the need for community-led early intervention programs and family support services. The lack of progress in implementing reforms and the increasing incarceration rates highlight the urgent need for a paradigm shift away...

Adam Caporn, a 42-year-old assistant coach with the NBA's Washington Wizards, has been appointed as the head coach of the Boomers following the departure of Brian Goorjian. Caporn previously coached Basketball Australia's centre of excellence and worked with the G-League's Long Island Nets and NBA's Brooklyn Nets. Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman will serve as the associate head coach to cover for Caporn's NBA commitments, with Caporn expressing gratitude for the opportunity and mentorship from...

A video was posted in the Hallett Cove and Surrounds Community Watch group showing a man in a bucket hat stealing $170 worth of Woolworths delivery bags from a doorstep, with the homeowner discovering the theft shortly after. The poster, who was inside with their baby at the time, reported the incident to the police, who confirmed they were investigating. Full Article

Newcastle coach Rob Stanton has no plans to leave the in-form Jets mid-season, despite uncertainty about his future, as they continue their best unbeaten run in 20 years. He believes his players are ready to continue thriving even without him next season if necessary, with the team currently on a seven-game unbeaten streak and closing in on a finals spot. Stanton is focused on developing his players to reach their full potential and is committed...

Suicide bombers and separatist militants hijacked a train in southwest Pakistan, taking scores of passengers hostage. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, demanding the release of political prisoners. Pakistani forces have rescued 155 passengers, with ongoing rescue efforts and casualties reported amidst the standoff. Full Article