The genie grants you a wish. What is it? A Genie grants me one wish, what is my wish? Well in many regards most we know that genies are bastard coated bastards with a rich creamy bastard centres who are notorious for ‘monkey pawing’ the wishes that they grant, so there’s a high chance whatever…
RACGP has encouraged patients to discuss mental health with people in their lives
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The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has encouraged patients to discuss mental health with people in their lives, including their GP, and urged the Federal Government to provide more support for Australians. This includes a call from the RACGP to increase patient Medicare rebates for long and complex consultations, one of the draft recommendations…
Keurig Dr Pepper unveils first look at its 2027 beverage innovation pipeline
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Keurig Dr Pepper has unveiled a first look at its 2027 beverage innovation pipeline ahead of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show. The lineup delivers what consumers want most: familiar favorites, reimagined; a bigger, bolder energy lineup; and refreshed iconic brands. “Beverages are one of the strongest drivers of traffic and basket…
Boeing awarded contract to scale production and deliver PAC-3® Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) seekers
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Boeing was awarded an undefinitizedcontract action worth approximately $14.7 billion by Lockheed Martin to scale production and deliver PAC-3® Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) seekers.The contract award enables Boeing to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker production under the previously announced seven-year framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War in support of its Acquisition Transformation Strategy and…
U.S. Navy Awards Ursa Major Contractsfor Advanced Solid Rocket Motor Programs
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The U.S. Navy has awarded Ursa Major two separate contracts, totaling $137 million, funded through the Office of the Under Secretary of War (OUSW), to develop and qualify advanced tactical solid rocket motors for the Compact Air-to-Air Missile (CAAM) program and the Naval Modular Missile (NMM) program. The awards leverage Ursa Major’s Lynx manufacturing approach,…
BUS ADVOCATES IN MELBOURNE’S WEST WELCOME ‘FAST, FREQUENT GRID’ ANNOUNCEMENT FROM VICTORIAN GREENS
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Western Suburbs communities wait for Liberal and Labor response as Victorian Greens announce election commitment to grid-based bus reform across suburban Melbourne. Yesterday the Greens released their Victorian state election platform, promising to spend $270 million to ‘progressively reform buses into a fast, frequent grid, across suburban Melbourne, and upgrade local buses in regional Victoria’.…
Coastrek announces Elle Halliwell as its newest Ambassador
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Coastrek has announced Australian journalist, author and wellness advocate Elle Halliwell as its newest Ambassador and she’s urging women to swap burnout for adventure, with registrations for the Sydney Eastern Suburbs Coastrek opening Tuesday 13 October. Participants gather a team of two or more, choose a distance of 20km, 30km or 50km, and start training…
Australian Traditions of Creativity and Resistance: Public Histories Speaking to the Present
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Professor Tony Moore has dedicated his Monash University career to exploring the democratic reformers, freedom fighters, political prisoners and counterculture artists who have shaped Australia’s national identity. In his inaugural professorial lecture, he will explore two areas of his research: the legacy of convicts in Australia; and the transformative impact of bohemian subcultures on popular…
Revisit – The Expendables
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A team of mercenaries head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator.
Pay Attention to Your Cats
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Cats are known for being the independent, aloof pets of our households, so it’s no wonder that behavioural changes, like becoming a little crankier or slowing down, are often dismissed as normal ageing. But this World Arthritis Day (12 October), Australian cat owners are being reminded to watch their cats a little closer for telltale…
Recognition For Rifle Company Butterworth Veterans
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The Australian Government will reclassify service at Butterworth in Malaysia between 1970 and 1989 as ‘non-warlike service’, replacing the previous ‘peacetime service’ classification. This decision acknowledges the unique environment in which Australian Defence Force personnel served while protecting RAAF Base Butterworth and supporting Australia’s longstanding security commitment in the region.The decision follows a Defence Honours…
Brazil’s beef export push set to intensify competition for Australia
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Brazil’s emergence as the world’s largest beef producer and exporter is reshaping global trade flows and intensifying competition in several of Australia’s key export markets, according to specialist agribusiness bank, Rabobank. Speaking on a recent RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness podcast, Playing with the big boys: The Brazilian beef industry, Rabobank senior animal proteins analyst Angus…
Cancer Council ACT is Calling on all ACT golfers
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Cancer Council’s The Longest Day is back for 2026, calling all golf legends to take on the ultimate test of skill and stamina – 72 holes in a single day – to raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research, prevention, and support services right here in the ACT. This year, The Longest Day will officially…
Tickets on Sale For Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight
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From today October 9, Christmas lovers from across the state can purchase tickets to this year’s Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, presented by Specsavers. Held at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the event will play host to an array of Australia’s biggest musical stars, while raising vital funds for children who are blind or have…
Wesley Mission Survey: Two-thirds of Australians lack confidence to respond to someone struggling with suicidal thoughts
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Australians are being invited to build the skills and confidence needed to reach out when they recognise someone may be struggling rather than wait for them to ask for help.
Hands off pensioners’ private health cover
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Dr Monique Ryan, Independent Member for Kooyong, backs the growing concern among stakeholders, the Coalition, and the Greens, regarding the government’s planned cuts to the private health insurance rebate for over-65s.
UNSW Sydney: Is Australia’s social media ban a breach of children’s rights?
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Australia’s world-first social media ban has been sold to the world as a policy to help protect children. But is it doing more harm than good?
Lincoln Rawlins is preparing to launch his third children’s book
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At just 13 years old, Sunshine Coast author Lincoln Rawlins is preparing to launch his third children’s book, Sprout’s Dream, at Rush Adventureland on October 17 from 5pm. The latest instalment in his popular Sprout series has attracted the endorsement of Powderfinger drummer Jon Coghill, who will attend the launch as a special guest after…
#GoingBonkersInTheKitchen 2
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What do we have here? Cheese and onion steak sandwich (without bread), pepper and onion, parmesan and potato mash served with a port wine gravy. Okay. is #GoingBonkersInTheKitchen going to be a regular section? I haven’t decided yet. Do you want the recipe for this? Well I suppose I can do that if somebody actually…