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Frenzied 18th century raves were the work of one woman
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (340+ words) Ann Lee led a religious community that shook, growled and worshipped her. So how did Amanda Seyfried miss out on an Oscars nod? Mona Fastvold is best known as the co-writer of The Brutalist with Brady Corbet, her life partner…...
Childcare service ordered to pay up after kids scaled fence, wandered off
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (271+ words) February 19, 2026 " 1:46pm A Logan childcare centre has been ordered to pay $20,000 after three unsupervised children climbed a fence and wandered 400 metres from the grounds. The Brisbane's Magistrates Court heard three children left Sparrow Early Learning Yarrabilba and had been outside the…...
Premier backs ministers’ attack on CFMEU corruption investigator
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (716+ words) February 19, 2026 " 12:34pm Premier Jacinta Allan has added her voice to her ministers" attack on corruption investigator Geoffrey Watson, SC, as she denied that comments calling him a "headline chaser" and questioning his professional integrity were inappropriate. Her comments came during a…...
This coastal block has million dollar views. Its owner is fighting council for access
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (838+ words) February 19, 2026 " 11:57am The owners of a coastal block in NSW have waged a costly court battle with the local council after a scenic walking and cycling path was built in front of their property, blocking road access. The NSW Supreme Court…...
Ms Shirley handing out food to the homeless community
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (42+ words) Beauty 2 The Streetz founder Ms Shirley handing out food and supplies to the homeless community. Beauty 2 The Streetz founder Ms Shirley handing out food and supplies to the homeless community. Updated February 19, 2026 " 10:10am,first published 10:07am...
Sheriff confirms 8 skiers found dead, one still missing
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (36+ words) Tuesday's avalanche near Lake Tahoe is one of the deadliest seen in California. Tuesday's avalanche near Lake Tahoe is one of the deadliest seen in California. Updated February 19, 2026 " 9:27am,first published 8:47am...
Third vehicle ‘following’ before fiery fatal highway crash identified
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (344+ words) February 19, 2026 " 8:44am A vehicle believed to have been following another at high speed the wrong way down the Bruce Highway moments before a fatal crash has been identified. Several vehicles were reportedly travelling southbound on the wrong side of the highway…...
Eight skiers found dead after US avalanche
10+ hour, 27+ min ago (40+ words) Eight skiers have been found dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in the US. Eight skiers have been found dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in the US. Updated February 19, 2026 " 6:49am,first published 6:47am...
Nine skiers missing, six rescued, after group engulfed by California avalanche
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (608+ words) Updated February 19, 2026 " 1:53am,first published 4:58pm Los Angeles: Nine skiers remain missing after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, but six others who had been stranded have since been rescued, authorities said. The avalanche swept the Castle Peak area of Truckee,…...
Scott nails stunning jump to take lead
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (20+ words) Danielle Scott stomps the landing on a superb back-full-full-full to take the lead in the first final...