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SummaryAustralia's premier single-day touring festival, Spilt Milk, is set for 2025, with dates and locations announced: Ballarat on December 6, Perth on December 7, Canberra on December 13, and Gold Coast on December 14. The festival, which did not occur in 2024, previously featured headliners like Dom Dolla, Post Malone, and Flume, and anticipation is building for the upcoming lineup announcement. A spin-off event, Spilt Milk House Party, took place in November 2024, featuring performances...

Barcelona and Inter Milan played to an exhilarating 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, featuring stunning goals from both teams. Inter took an early lead with Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries scoring, while Barcelona equalized through Ferran Torres and Raphinha, each netting important goals. The match sets up an exciting second leg in Italy as Barcelona seeks its first final since 2015, while Inter aims for another final appearance after...

A fractured finger has likely ended Glenn Maxwell's IPL season, as revealed by teammate Marcus Stoinis, just before Punjab Kings' four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Despite Maxwell's disappointing performance this season, with only 48 runs across six matches, Punjab's captain Shreyas Iyer praised the team's depth, while Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick helped secure the win. With half-centuries from Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, Punjab moved to second in the table, showcasing their resilience under coach Ricky...

A South West ambulance centre is celebrating its 90th anniversary on May 17, inviting the community to participate in activities such as CPR skills, station tours, and a scavenger hunt from 10am to 1pm. Since its establishment in April 1935, Harvey’s St John sub-centre has contributed over 13,000 volunteer hours in response to more than 1,000 incidents last year, showcasing the dedication of its volunteers. Station manager Suleen Van Der Westhuizen emphasizes the importance of...

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has criticized major political parties for their uninspired health policy proposals regarding Medicare ahead of the Federal election, as outlined in their 2025 Federal Election Health Report Card. AMA president Danielle McMullen noted that while bulk-billing incentives from Labor and matched pledges from the Coalition and Greens may improve access for some, there is a missed opportunity to redesign the Medicare rebate structure, with urgent calls for an independent workforce...

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has indicated he may not return to Tasmania to finish his career, despite long-standing speculation linking him to the new team joining the competition in 2027. In a candid interview, Pearce expressed his commitment to the Dockers, emphasizing his goal to help the club win its first premiership and sharing his struggles with anxiety and depression throughout his career. He affirmed his dedication to the team and community, stating that his...