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Victoria Beckham Wore Reese Witherspoon’s Leg-Lengthening, Optical Illusion Jeans—Get Yours for $34
Victoria Beckham was spotted in Paris wearing high-waisted flare jeans and carrying an Hermès Kelly bag. Flare jeans are a petite-friendly hack—the silhouette makes legs look longer. The pants have also been worn by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer...

Bavuma calls out Australia’s distasteful sledging: ‘We could hear them saying…
After years of falling short at or right before the final hurdle, South Africa finally made that final step that leads to silverware. It has been an albatross hanging around the South African team's neck, with an inability to convert deep...

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms
Australia already pulling its weight on defence, PM to tell Trump
Seattle | Anthony Albanese will tell Donald Trump this week that Australia is already pulling its weight on defence, by reminding the US president that as well as increasing spending on arms and equipment, his government is providing bases for US...

‘How the hell is that fair?’ Australian dairy farmers say milk price offer won’t cover rising costs
Australia’s declining dairy industry is set to contract further than usual this year due to a combination of natural disasters, rising costs of production and lower than expected minimum farm-gate milk prices. Advocates warn the low milk price...

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'
In a joint announcement with the firm from Seattle, where the Jeff Bezos-founded company is based, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the significant commitment over the next five years was a "huge vote of confidence in the Australian economy".

Fireworks let Victoria's musical Canada Day festivities end with a bang
Delhi 2 Dublin, Blue Moon Marquee, MIINA, JAXXEE and Tk The Artist take the main stage July 1 Good food, great music and a finale of fire are set to celebrate Canada Day with free fanfare in the Capital City. Victoria hosts its annual event with a...

‘The goal is compliance’: Victoria police and bylaw take down Pandora encampments Saturday
Saturday morning before 8 a.m., Victoria police and bylaw officers were seen patrolling Pandora Avenue, requiring unhoused campers to pack up their tents and belongings and clear the area. A spokesperson for the City of Victoria says this is not...

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Australia is set to embrace energy from waste, but should it?
Overlooking the huge Woodlawn landfill about three hours from Sydney, the scale of Australia's waste challenge is laid bare. All day, every day, a procession of trucks make their way to the bottom of the former open pit mine and dump their loads...

Perjury cases are rare in family law in Australia. Experts say courts need to be better at cracking down on lying
In the family court several years ago, a man wove a web of deceit. He forged bank records and other documents in a lie that would later unravel. He had launched a case seeking property orders after splitting with his partner. He later made claims...

Northern grain prices under pressure as southeastern Australia weather improves
ABARES flagged the varying crop conditions across the country with the extremely dry weather in southern NSW, Vic and SA. This means that much of the 2025-26 winter crop has been dry sown and will require adequate and timely rainfall during June...

Y Media Big Shot: FIH Pro League: India suffer fifth straight loss, go down 3-2 against Australia
Antwerp (Belgium), June 14: The Indian men’s hockey team suffered another heartbreak as they slumped to defeat despite taking a 2-0 lead as the Kookaburras bounced back to prevail 3-2 in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 here in Antwerp on...
PM’s meeting with Trump will be his opportunity to ‘represent’ Australia’s interests

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PM’s meeting with Trump will be his opportunity to ‘represent’ Australia’s interests
Industry Minister Tim Ayres discusses the confirmation of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. “It’s not unusual for these kinds of meetings to be confirmed on the run –...

Victoria's Beacon Hill Children's Farm celebrates four decades
Forty years after its 1985 opening, the Beacon Hill Children's farm still stands as one of Greater Victoria's most integral attractions. On Thursday, June 12, the farm held their 40th anniversary celebrations, celebrating four decades of providing...

Australian man shot and killed at villa on Bali, no motive found
Local authorities are searching for two Australian gunmen suspected of fatally shooting an Australian tourist and injuring another at a villa on the Indonesian resort island of Bali. The shooting just after midnight on Friday at Villa Casa...

David Beckham Gives Subtle Nod to Son Brooklyn Under Wife Victoria’s Social Media Post amid Family Tension
NEED TO KNOW David Beckham shared a message for his family — including son Brooklyn — after King Charles awarded him knighthood In the comments section of an Instagram post by wife Victoria Beckham on Saturday, June 14, the former soccer player...

Amazon will invest $13 billion over 5 years in Australia's Data Center Infrastructure
Amazon announced in a Saturday blog post that it will invest A$20 Billion ($12.97 Billion) between 2025 and 2029 in Australia to expand, maintain, and operate its data center infrastructure. This investment is expected to boost the country's...