Police officer tasered care home resident then joked about it on Facebook hours later Both officers were cleared of assault of Mr Burgess following a trial at Southwark Crown Court last year The Independent UK · Sep 30
Two Police Officers Who Tasered 92-Year-Old Pensioner 'Acted Hastily, Harshly and Lost Control' A Sussex Police lawyer told a misconduct hearing that two officers used force hastily and harshly against 92-year-old Donald Burgess, while the panel has yet to reach a decision. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Australians are buying EVs instead of holidaying in Europe – and other things we learned from the national accounts ABS’s snapshot of Australia’s accounts shows economic growth – albeit low – in the face ‘challenging international circumstances’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 2
‘Dodged a bullet’: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia’s mortgage holders ABS data shows inflation still too high but tracking lower than anticipated The Guardian - AU · Jul 29
Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinch The Guardian - AU · Jul 7
Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast Rarely has Australia's near-term economic outlook appeared so gloomy, says Deloitte Access Economics. AAP · Jul 7
'I'm so sorry, you have cancer': Teanna was 32 and pregnant when diagnosed 'I was walking around for two months with an open stomach.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 26
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 4.35% Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this year The Guardian - AU · Jun 16
The Trump Curse Strikes Again? Knicks' 13-Game Winning Streak Ends After Trump Appears at NBA Finals Game 3 The New York Knicks' winning streak ended with President Trump in attendance, sparking 'Trump Curse' discussions, fan frustrations over security, and viral reactions from public figures. International Business Times UK · Jun 9
How Howie Mandel turned a panic attack into a mental health movement and helped build a company now worth hundreds of millions Howie Mandel did a campaign with NOCD, a telehealth app to help spread awareness of OCD. Out of that campaign, Billy Bob Thornton and "celebrity galore" reached out. Fortune · Jun 7
Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis. AAP · May 5
Hopes of wartime windfall shot down for federal budget The federal treasurer is being urged not to grandfather tax breaks for asset-holders in the budget as the economic impact of the Iran war worsens. AAP · Apr 30
Limiting capital gains tax changes to new investments would ‘severely delay’ budget reforms, Deloitte says Treasurer Jim Chalmers had indicated ‘transitional’ proposed changes as Labor attempts to repair a ‘structurally flawed’ budget The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
Stephen Smith grills politicians on lack of leadership at Real Time with Bill Maher Stephen Smith raised his voice on Real Time with Bill Maher to criticize both Democrats and Republicans in government. It’s a voice that comes from frustration, but he rightfully points out the lack of leadership from the two parties. The Mary Sue · Mar 29
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17 Canadian billionaire Stephen Smith buys 27% stake in the Economist Weekly news magazine’s parent company makes third significant ownership shake-up in its 183-year history
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25 Reserve Bank governor denies inflation is ‘taking off’ amid fears of fresh rate hikes End of government subsidies drives electricity costs up by 19% in the month and leaves power bills nearly a third higher than they were a year earlier
AAP · Feb 4 Greens hold door open to capital gains tax reforms Support from the Greens could hold the key to opening the door to capital gains tax changes as the government ponders reforms the opposition says it won't back.
AAP · Feb 3 Forecasters dial up rate bets as banks prepare to hike With the RBA showing stronger resolve to rein in inflation, banks will more likely than not be lifting home loan rates again in a few months, economists say.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 7 Australia’s inflation slows to 3.4%, easing fears of a February interest rate hike Consumer prices rose less than markets expected in the year to November, but economists warn rate rises will still be needed in 2026
AAP · Dec 10, 2025 Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment A jump in forecast business investment in the midyear budget update will be unveiled by the treasurer, which bodes well for Australia's productivity growth.
Cycling News · Nov 21, 2025 From Pistolets to Performance Gains: Inside Remco Evenepoel and Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's fuelling strategy From periodised carbohydrates to gut training, here we reveal the nutritional methods that Remco Evenepoel’s new team hope will power him to progress, plus how they can boost everyday cyclists, too
AAP · Nov 10, 2025 PM reveals Australia's next high commissioner to UK Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has been appointed Australia's next high commissioner to the UK, replacing incumbent Stephen Smith.
AAP · Oct 29, 2025 Aussie shares dip as inflation rains on rate cut parade Hotter-than-expected price growth has battered market expectations for interest rate cuts, prompting a broad sell-off as investors recalibrate expectations.
Golf Monthly · Oct 24, 2025 What Does Your Golf Swing Say About Your Personality? I Spoke To A Psychologist To Find Out... Leading sports psychologist Stephen Smith considers a selection of classic swing types and what kind of person is likely to put them into practice.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2025 Pushy parents are ‘biggest problem in sports performance’, say psychologists Unsportsmanlike conduct in grassroots football and on the sidelines at school events is on the rise. How can parents support their child in the right way?