Hamas frees eight more hostages as Gaza truce holds. Israel set to release 110 prisoners

The Fire Aid benefit concert in Los Angeles is raising funds for fire victims with Hollywood icons and megastars performing at two venues. The event aims to support those affected by the recent devastating fires in the city. Visit the website to view photos from the night. Full Article

New laws requiring employers with 500 or more employees to set gender equality targets and make progress on them within three years could be passed by federal parliament with the support of the Greens and crossbench, despite opposition from the coalition. Failure to comply could lead to public naming, impact on government procurement eligibility, and funding. The proposal aims to raise awareness of gender equality in workplaces and embed equality policies as a normal part...

Former Test batter Kurtis Patterson has made a strong case for an international comeback by scoring an unbeaten century for Australia A against the England Lions in Sydney. Patterson's 126 not out helped Australia A reach 262-3 at stumps on day one, with Josh Philippe also unbeaten on 54. The 31-year-old's impressive form comes after a period of playing grade cricket and losing his NSW captaincy, showcasing his resilience and talent for a potential return...

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are finalizing plans for a sequel to 'Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion', with both set to executive produce the film. Tim Federle is expected to direct the project for 20th Century Studios, with Robin Schiff returning to write the script. The potential shoot location is Los Angeles, and filming could begin as early as June, as Sorvino hopes to maintain the lovable and idiotic essence of the beloved characters...

Australia's biggest four banks are all predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut the official cash rate from 4.35 per cent at its February meeting, with NAB joining its competitors in forecasting a cut. ANZ, CBA, and Westpac expect multiple cuts in a potential cycle, while Wednesday's inflation figures support the likelihood of a rate reduction. If passed on by banks, a 0.25 per cent cut would lead to monthly mortgage repayments on...

Police discovered a caravan containing explosives near Sydney, prompting a large counter-terrorism investigation targeting the Jewish community. Over 100 detectives are involved in the probe, which revealed the explosives and a note with anti-Semitic sentiments. While no ongoing threat is present, arrests have been made, and authorities defended the delay in making the discovery public, labeling the incident as terrorism. Full Article