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A man who has been accused of throwing a meat pie at rival fans during an NRL game will be banned from matches for life in a move that has left angry footy fans slamming the league for adopting a huge double standard.The St George Illawarra fan was filmed allegedly throwing the pie into the crowd during Saturday’s Dragons vs Bulldogs match, with the clip going viral on social media.NSW Police have charged a 26-year-old man over the alleged incident and the NRL has issued him with a notice of intention to ban, which would bar him from attending matches.…
Electric car sales have been bumpy of late. Consumer enthusiasm has been muted and forecasters have been forced to dampen expectations for this year. Over time, however, these vehicles are still predicted to become a major feature of our roads, as car-makers increasingly move away from traditional motors and ramp up production of their electric equivalents.Lithium is a critical ingredient of the batteries that power most electric vehicles. But they also need graphite, and today, more than 80 per cent of the world’s graphite is mined and processed in China. This is a problem. Driving sales: Sovereign Metals is producing graphite needed…
A ‘hurricane-proof’ mansion built by a former insurance executive has been listed for sale for almost $6 million. The French Tudor-style home in Wellington, Florida, survived recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton thanks to their renovations, which halved the owner’s insurance premium. The property is listed for sale by One Sotheby’s. Kishan Khanna and his wife, Diane, bought the 5,677-square-foot home in 2018 for $1.3 million. They have since upgraded the house to be ‘hurricane-proof’ and are now selling their newly upgraded home for $5.89 million. The ‘hurricane proof’ home, which was originally bought in 2018, is now on the market for $5.89 million Khanna installed hurricane-proof…
By JIMMY BRIGGS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:16, 5 March 2025 | Updated: 04:18, 5 March 2025 Madeleine West says she is ‘terrified’ of impending Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it approaches Australia. The pregnant Neighbours star, 45, and her six children reside in Byron Bay, and the actress is preparing for the dangerous storm which is set to pummel south-east Queensland and northern NSW.’Just want to confess that, like many right now, I don’t feel brave, fearless or resilient. I feel small, concerned and a bit scared,’ she wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. She also posted a throwback photo from March 2022 of her helping in the…
‘I only came here for six months,’ says Jennifer Mills, ‘and that was 20 years ago.’The cheery English manager of the Southern Cross Club, my 14-room beach resort on Little Cayman, has no regrets about swapping the grey streets of Guildford for the year-round sunshine of this remote Caribbean haven.Just ten miles long with 170 residents, Jennifer’s adopted home is the textbook definition of a tropical island, with white sands, unhurried days and a warm sea pulsating with marine life.Some 230 miles south of Cuba, the three Cayman Islands came under English rule in 1670 and are now a prosperous…
Major fears of election fraud have hit New York City – but probably not the political race you had in mind.The Big Apple’s dog mayor race – an honorary title given out every two years – has been engulfed in scandal this year after a crypto community swayed voters into choosing a winner. Approximately 16 canines, hand-selected by their social media, went head-to-head for the honorary title that was to be decided on November 11.The race was down to Enzo the Shih Tzu and Bertram the Pomeranian as of Wednesday until Enzo’s owner pulled him out, claiming interference. Olivia Caputo posted on Instagram that…
Members of Donald Trump’s inner circle are signaling the new administration could implement a massive election overhaul that would cement protections Republicans have been demanding since 2020.The biggest change – making Election Day a national holiday where employers are mandated to give their workers paid time off to cast their ballot.Vivek Ramaswamy, a former 2024 Republican candidate now on the short list for an administration position, said making federal elections on a single day would help restore voter confidence in U.S. elections.He also claimed that paper ballots over machines and requirements of government issued ID to match the voter file…
Inflation in the UK climbed to 2.6 per cent in November, it was revealed today, as the rise in the cost of living accelerated again.Stubborn inflation is hitting Britons in the pocket and any realistic chance of another Bank of England base rate cut this year was crushed this morning, as the official data added to fears of an inflationary resurgence.What has happened to inflation? Annual consumer prices index inflation rose from 2.3 per cent in October to 2.6 per cent in November, according to the Office for National Statistics, as closely watched services inflation continued to prove sticky at 5…
A bizarre new coffee flavour is predicted to take cafés by storm in 2025 – and you may already have one of the key ingredients stored in your fridge. Onion lattes are the new craze sweeping social media, with dozens of TikTok creators across the globe demonstrating how to make the unusual beverage by mixing spring onions into a plain iced latte. First conceived in Chinese coffee shops, the odd combination comes from a long line of daring experiments with coffee in the East Asian country.Adventurous foodies in China have previously created combinations such as soy sauce lattes, oyster coffee and coffee-infused…
Some people admire the a partner who is happy to take control and ‘wear the pants’ in the relationship.These individuals are quick to make decisions and lead the household, but a new study has found that they are also more likely to cheat. That is because the perceived power leads to inflated confidence, feelings of desirability and belief that they can have alternative partners, the study revealed.Researchers conducted four experiments, finding the sense of control was a predictor of cheating behaviors such as sexual fantasies, flirting and seeking a new mate.’In a romantic relationship, these power dynamics might lead the more…