William and Kate skip royal family pre-Christmas lunch

AFL legend Joel Selwood expressed his grief on Instagram after the death of his brother Adam, who passed away at 41, just three months after Adam's twin, Troy, died by suicide. Joel's emotional message urged Adam to "look after each other," highlighting the family's profound loss. The Selwood family, along with others in the AFL community, mourned Adam's legacy as a loving husband and devoted father, while also emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness...

Millionaire Medley WinnersTwo ticketholders became instant millionaires by winning the Millionaire Medley’s top prize of $1 million each after matching the six winning numbers in draw #4549: 5, 17, 23, 29, 6, and 36, with supplementary numbers 14 and 2. Additionally, seven players won over $7,900 in division two, and 151 players received $567.45 in division three. The recent luck follows two more players from Perth who also won $1 million each in the previous...

Damir Dokic, the controversial father of former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic, has passed away, as confirmed by Jelena on May 16. Despite their strained relationship marked by abuse and estrangement over the past decade, Jelena expressed her complicated grief, acknowledging the emotional conflict of losing a parent. She chose to remember her father with a positive memory and emphasized her commitment to embodying respect, grace, and empathy during this difficult time, while requesting privacy...

An expert warns that the Liberal and National parties must resolve their differences within 18 months or risk the Coalition's collapse. David Littleproud stated that he and Sussan Ley couldn't finalize a new agreement, with the Nationals insisting on key policies important to rural Australians, which the Liberals have not guaranteed. Political analyst Henry Maher believes that while cooperation will continue, failure to address these issues could empower divisions within the parties, ultimately harming their...

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...