Kurt Cobain smashed the Fender Stratocaster guitar, which was later restored and signed by Nirvana’s band members but remained unplayable. Source: Billboard/Wikimedia Commons A guitar smashed on stage by Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain was sold for close to US$595,000 ($895,000) at a New York auction, a sum several times its estimate according to the…
At least 65 women living in Melbourne have come forward after having received used condoms and graphic messages in the mail, said Victoria Police today. Image credit: Ron Lach, via Pexels. At least 65 women living in Melbourne have come forward after having received used condoms and graphic messages in the mail, said Victoria Police…
Anthony Albanese has cancelled the 2023 Sydney Quad Leaders’ Summit after US President Joe Biden announced that he would be unable to attend. Image credit: U.S. Secretary of Defense Anthony Albanese has cancelled the 2023 Sydney Quad Leaders’ Summit after US President Joe Biden announced that he would be unable to attend. The cancelled Quad…
On Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified to US Congress on the matter of the regulation of developing AI technologies. Image credit: Hatis Baran, via Pexels. On Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified to US Congress on the matter of the regulation of developing AI technologies. OpenAI is the company behind ChatGPT, the standout artificial…
The election in Thailand this week has seen the Move Forward Party, and other progressive opposition parties, take the lead from military-backed parties. Source: Sirakorn Lamyai/Wikimedia The results of this week’s Thailand election has seen the youth-led Move Forward Party to take the lead as Thai votes, particularly young voters, deliver a major defeat for…
The Australian Tax Office announced its key focus areas for tax returns this year will include rental properties, work related expenses and capital gains tax. Source: Australian Tax Office. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) announced this week that its three key focuses for your tax return on June 30, 2023 are rental property deductions, work-related…
Queensland government contemplates a rent cap for residential parks to improve protection for residents. Source: RetireAustralia The state government is contemplating rent caps in residential parks, after the Queensland peak body for residents raised concerns about housing stress amongst residents. The parks are marketed as affordable alternatives to retirement villages for people over 50. In…
Jason Day holding his trophy after winning the Byron Nelson PGA Tour. Source: Jason Day/Instagram Australian golfer Jason Day has won his first PGA Tour even since 2018, claiming the Bryon Nelson a tight contest that came down to a single stroke difference. For winning the Byron Nelson, Day earned the top prize of US$1,710,000…
Homelessness continues to grow in Brisbane amid rental crisis. Source: ABC News Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has committed to putting $1 million into relocating people living in Brisbane parks to the empty $400 million COVID quarantine centre in Pinkenba. However, Mr Schrinner has not spoken to the federal government who owns the facility. “The…
The Baftas, UK’s most prestigious TV awards show has wrapped, with even the late Queen Elizabeth receiving a nod for her skit with Paddington Bear. Source: Hraybould/Wikimedia The Bafta TV awards have closed in London, with even the late Queen Elizabeth II receiving recognition during the prestigious British awards ceremony. The late Queen’s skit with…