WBBL player Charis Bekker goes from pub to player of the match honours for Melbourne Renegades

The University of Sydney proposed a separate entrance for Jewish students to avoid a pro-Palestine encampment during exams, a move criticized by Jewish leaders as segregation akin to a "new Jim Crow." Emails revealed the university's response to the encampment included measures for student safety and exam integrity, with plans for signage and access modifications discussed. Critics argue that these measures illustrate a failure to protect Jewish students and demand accountability from the university regarding...

Macquarie Bank, Australia's fifth largest bank, will implement a 25 basis point interest rate cut for its variable mortgage customers by May 23, ahead of its competitors, in response to cost of living concerns. Following the Reserve Bank of Australia's recent cash rate reduction from 4.10% to 3.85%, major banks including NAB and ANZ will pass on the rate cut by May 30, while Westpac will announce similar adjustments by June 3, highlighting ongoing economic...

Britney Spears raised concerns among fans after posting a series of videos on Instagram where she danced in lingerie, including a reflection on a past relationship with Colin Farrell. While some followers celebrated her apparent joy and confidence, her admission of not leaving her house for four months and subsequent deletion of the videos heightened worries about her mental health. In her memoir, she described her brief fling with Farrell, contrasting it with the constraints...

Lions Tour ScheduleThe Lions will face Argentina on June 20 in Dublin, followed by matches against the Western Force in Perth on June 28, Queensland Reds in Brisbane on July 2, and NSW Waratahs in Sydney on July 5. The series continues with the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on July 9, an Invitational AU & NZ team in Adelaide on July 12, and culminates in a three-Test series against Australia starting on July 19 in...

Sydney's train network experienced significant disruptions after a power connector incident halted services around 2:30 PM on Tuesday, affecting multiple lines and leading to long waits for replacement buses. Although power was restored early Wednesday morning, services remained delayed, with only 15% of T1 lines and 5% of T5 lines running on time, while commuters were advised to seek alternatives due to ongoing issues. Crews worked overnight to resolve the situation as wild weather and...

A key witness, Jessica Mann, emotionally testified against Harvey Weinstein, alleging he assaulted her in a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2014. During her testimony, she pointed at Weinstein while leaving court, prompting his lawyer to request a mistrial, which was denied by Judge Curtis Farber. Mann described a complicated relationship with Weinstein, asserting he violated her when she refused his advances, as the former studio head faces charges related to multiple sexual assaults, having...