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The hidden codes and Aussie influence in Harry Connick Jr's new symphony
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (1780+ words) Hollywood star and veteran jazz musician Harry Connick Jr has written his first symphony. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect) Orchestra Victoria opens the doors to visitors on a windy autumnal day in Melbourne. They're rehearsing at the Meat Market…...
Rundown Rockhampton hotel sells for millions at court-ordered auction
15+ hour, 26+ min ago (533+ words) The property at 161 George Street, Rockhampton City, sold at auction today. (Supplied: Lloyds Auctions) Late last year, a court ordered the sale of the Plaza Hotel property in Rockhampton. The hotel was bought by Chang Holdings in 1996 for $3 million and…...
Recycling contractor accused of having employees sleep on floor sues for $5m
1+ day, 5+ min ago (1056+ words) Cash refund point operator in Queensland's container recycling scheme, U Can Recycle, has taken COEX to court." Container Exchange (COEX) depot operator U Can Recycle is suing the recycling program for more than $5 million, alleging it was misled into believing…...
Man who subjected surfer to 'acts of humiliation' jailed over killing
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (416+ words) By Sean Tarek Goodwin Guy Haymes died after being assaulted inside a Manly apartment. (Supplied: NSW Police) Jayson Dal Molin was sentenced to seven years and six months in jail over the manslaughter of Sydney surfer, Guy Haymes. Mr Haymes…...
Mosque shooting victims hailed as heroes and mourned by community
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1153+ words) All three men were shot while trying to delay and distract the two gunmen at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California. Three people killed by two teenage shooters at a US mosque were beloved pillars of the community…...
Homesharer allegedly used disabled man's bank account to spend $54, 000
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (271+ words) The man is due to face the Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with 264 fraud offences. (ABC News: Mya Kordic) The man, 70, was an appointed homesharer living with the alleged victim and is facing 264 fraud charges. He is due to…...
What we know about the deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque - ABC News
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1026+ words) Two teenagers opened fire at the largest mosque in San Diego, California, on Monday, local time, killing three men before taking their own lives. The FBI has been called in to assist with investigations into the shooting, which is being…...
Farm worker received $5, 000 cash to perform fatal amputation, court told
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (870+ words) John Yalu is standing trial for murder at the Supreme Court in Cairns. (ABC News: Paula Broughton) John Yalu allegedly used a battery-powered circular saw to remove the foot and ankle of Kalman Tal, 66, at a public park in Far…...
Investigations underway after deadly US mosque shooting
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (49+ words) AUDIO: Investigations underway after deadly US mosque shooting Australian Broadcasting Corporation AUDIO: Investigations underway after deadly US mosque shooting Tue 19 May 2026 at 9: 29am A shooting at a California mosque has left three men dead as well as two teenage suspects, police…...
Detective in OJ Simpson murder trial Mark Fuhrman dies at 74
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (319+ words) Former LA detective Mark Fuhrman, who was discredited during the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. He was one of the first detectives to investigate the 1994 killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Former detective Mark Fuhrman,…...