Annie

Yellow Wiggle to star in Annie at Lyric Theatre

By Susan Schwartz One of Australia’s greatest theatre performers Anthony Warlow has teamed up with the original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page in a new production of the
Read more 21 May 2025
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School holiday fun under the big top

Cirque Nouvelle explores the way the circus has changed through the ages – from traditional “Big Top” performances to today’s productions with cutting edge
Read more 20 May 2025
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RBA cuts interest rate by 0.25 percent

The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent at its meeting today. It its monetary statement it said inflation had fallen
Read more 20 May 2025
Ubud, Bali

Aldi travel deals include $1500 Bali bargain

By Susan Schwartz Aldi has released its holiday catalogue deals for May, with offers that include six nights in Bali for less than $1500. In a first for Australian
Read more 20 May 2025
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Federal Nationals split from Liberals

By Michelle Grattan The Nationals have broken the Coalition, for the first time in nearly four decades, because new Liberal leader Sussan Ley would not agree to their
Read more 20 May 2025
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Focus on community sport infrastructure

A first-of-it-type national plan is being developed to make grassroots sporting facilities more inclusive. Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Executive General Manager
Read more 20 May 2025
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Engagement underway on Gabba entertainment precinct

Plans to transform Woolloongabba into a world-class entertainment and housing precinct are gaining momentum. Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and
Read more 20 May 2025
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Australia is the GOAT of meat exporters

Australia is not kidding around, extending its lead as the world’s largest exporter of goatmeat. Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2025 Global Goat Snapshot
Read more 20 May 2025
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Wake up! Too much sleep impairs cognitive performance

It seems that having too much of a good thing even applies to sleep. New research from the University of Texas, in the United States, has found that sleeping nine hours
Read more 20 May 2025
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Stars align in customer ratings numbers game

Star ratings have the edge in the battle for positive business reviews, with new research showing potential customers over-estimate their value. The Cornell University
Read more 20 May 2025