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A right mess: how mining, media and politics interests are combining to influence public debate in Australia
2026-06-10
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is bankrolling the acquisition of a 9.5% stake in Southern Cross Media by Bruce McWilliam, who worked for Murdoch’s News Corp for nine years and is also a former Seven Network executive. This venture is costing Rinehart $26 million. It does not buy her a directContinue Reading
See All the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet 2026 Fashion, Outfits, & Looks
2026-05-12
As the Cannes Film Festival 2026 begins on Tuesday, May 12, and runs through Saturday, May 23, actors, directors, producers, and more descend on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in support of the 21 films competing for the coveted Palme d’Or, the annual international festival’s highest honor. With theContinue Reading
Local elections reveal the deep fracturing of UK politics and put the writing on the wall for Keir Starmer
2026-05-10
Elections in England, Scotland and Wales have put further pressure on Sir Keir Starmer’s already troubled leadership of the United Kingdom’s Labour government. These results are further evidence of significant trends in all liberal democracies – not least Australia. First, they suggest the era of dominance by two major partiesContinue Reading
Why the Bezos-backed Met Gala is so controversial | The Latest
2026-05-04
It’s the grandest and glitziest event in the fashion calendar, but this year’s Met Gala has sparked backlash thanks to its new honorary chairs, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. The billionaire Amazon founder’s involvement has led to boycotts and criticism of the event. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’sContinue Reading
Myron Mixon: The Winningest Man in Barbeque
2026-04-11
Myron Mixon, chef, restaurateur and five-time world barbecue champion, has won more barbeque competitions than anyone in the world, including over 200 grand championships, 30 state championships, eight Team of the Year Awards and 11 national championships. No wonder he is known as “the winningest man in barbecue.” Mixon isContinue Reading
Pedal, Pour, & Plate: A Culinary Adventure in Stevens Point Area, WI
2026-04-10
Pedal, Pour, & Plate: A Culinary Adventure in Stevens Point Area, WI April 10, 2026 Food & Travel In the Stevens Point Area, a memorable meal often begins with a bike ride. Here, outdoor adventure and culinary discovery go hand in hand, creating the kind of destination where a morningContinue Reading
Winter Escape in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
2026-04-02
Visitors come to Plaquemines Parish year-round to experience the best of Louisiana’s coast — from world-class fishing and scenic byways along the Mississippi River to abundant birdlife, roadside farm stands, and unforgettable food. Our restaurants showcase the region’s historic cuisine, pairing local produce with the freshest seafood straight from ourContinue Reading
Safety first: how the Iran war is reshaping global tourism
2026-03-30
Global instability did little to slow the growth of international tourism in 2025. According to the UN Tourism Data Dashboard, the total number of international travellers last year stood at over 1.5 billion, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The question is no longer whether geopolitics makes us travel less, but how itContinue Reading
One Nation’s surge and Liberal Party’s collapse in SA election reveal tectonic shifts in Australian politics
2026-03-22
The tectonic plates of South Australian politics have fundamentally shifted. Peter Malinauskas’s Labor government has won a second term with a landslide win. The final count should see Labor win around 33 seats in the 47 seat House of Assembly. This result dwarfs the Labor “Rann-slide” of 2006. The SAContinue Reading
