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18 of the funniest songs in rock history
Throughout the decades, rock musicians have never been afraid to infuse a little humor into the songs that they write. From tongue-in-cheek innuendo to out-and-out goofs, the annals of rock music history are full of good jokes.
Entertainment20 actors who have been in multiple billion-dollar movies
Few actors can say they have had a role in a billion-dollar movie, but these 20 can say that and more. Each of them has had a role in multiple billion-dollar movies.
Entertainment20 songs to add to your wedding playlist
Marriage is a huge life milestone because it represents two people becoming a union who are committed to their love and partnership. No wonder artists have often expressed this moment of everlasting love in their music. Some songs reflect the appreciation of a life partner, while other songs represent the longing for a happily ever after story.
EntertainmentNetflix viewers cancel subscriptions after price change warning
Netflix viewers cancel subscriptions after price change warning
EntertainmentTributes pour in after death of Oscar-winning Hollywood legend
Tributes pour in after death of Oscar-winning Hollywood legend
EntertainmentNetflix’s top film viewed 26 million times in three days despite savage reviews
Netflix’s top film viewed 26 million times in three days despite savage reviews
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Health
Millions warned about deadly disease
Health authorities have issued a warning for a deadly disease after an infectious traveller visited multiple locations.
HealthBusting myths and breaking stereotypes of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Busting myths and stereotypes about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is important as it helps people to avoid making assumptions, write Anna Hennessy and Aiden Marks.
HealthMove over FLiRT, a new COVID-19 subvariant is taking over
Just a couple of months after a new family of COVID-19 strains named FLiRT arrived in Australia, health authorities are warning a new, more infectious subvariant is taking over.
HealthThree simple ways to descale a kettle using things you probably already have in your kitchen
Kettles are one of the most frequently used appliances in the kitchen and a lifesaver when you're in desperate need of a tea or coffee. But they're probably not something you think to clean of regularly, if at all, which means your kettle is probably working harder than it needs to just to boil your water. That's because limescale and other minerals and debris build up inside the kettle over time, and this results in the appliance using more...
HealthFresh push for soft drink tax
An independent MP is urging the government to introduce a levy on sugary drinks as a diabetes epidemic grips the nation.
HealthMedical spray recalled from Chemist Warehouse, pharmacies
There is risk of an allergic reaction for some people, the consumer watchdog warns.
HealthAlready more than 1,000 people infected on Lake Garda
Torri del Benaco is the name of the village on Italy's Lake Garda where quite a few people suddenly fell ill and showed the same symptoms. According to Italian media, at least half of the 3,000-person town has already been affected. More than 300 people, including tourists, have already been hospitalized. In just a few days, hundreds of residents and tourists there ended up in the hospital with complaints such as vomiting, nausea, abdominal...
HealthAlready more than 1,000 people infected on Lake Garda
Torri del Benaco is the name of the village on Italy's Lake Garda where quite a few people suddenly fell ill and showed the same symptoms. According to Italian media, at least half of the 3,000-person town has already been affected. More than 300 people, including tourists, have already been hospitalized. In just a few days, hundreds of residents and tourists there ended up in the hospital with complaints such as vomiting, nausea, abdominal...
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Colbinabbin pushes back against proposed Cooba Solar Farm on 'some of the best farming country in Australia'
Residents in the regional Victorian community are concerned a proposed 665-hectare solar farm would change the microclimate of the renowned grape-growing region and drive away tourism.
MoneyHydrogen fuel cells trialled in Victorian mobile towers in bid to avoid isolation during emergencies
Energys Australia will source green hydrogen from Victoria for the fuel cells, which allow communities to stay connected for 72 hours even when the power is out.
MoneyAustralia’s office block problem is getting worse
Office property valuations have collapsed by more than 10 per cent and alarm bells are ringing that they could fall even further.
MoneyPrice cuts can’t save Tesla from worldwide sales drop
Tesla sales both worldwide and in Australia are down in the first six months of 2024 compared to last year, a first for the company.
MoneySteep rise in international student visa fees push students to look beyond Australia
A steep hike in visa fees is pushing current and prospective international students to consider other universities outside of Australia.
MoneyCold weather prompts warning to service gas heaters to avoid house fires, carbon monoxide poisoning
As households with gas heaters fire them up for winter, tradies and firefighters fear many do not understand the safety risks they pose if not properly maintained.
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The suburban bakery pulling in customers from Melbourne, Perth and even further for a taste of home
Treats abound at Baked at Bina’s in Earlwood: fried, sugar-dusted Portuguese doughnuts, just-baked custard tarts and soft-centred Brazilian rolls.
LifestyleI don't understand women who change their surname after marriage
Fewer people are opting to take their partner's name.
LifestyleFortescue shares red-hot as court reveals company espionage
Fortescue's intellectual property legal pursuit descends into professional spying. The post Fortescue shares red-hot as court reveals company espionage appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
Lifestyle'I travel for a living, these are 10 things you need to do to avoid drama on your holiday.'
I'm lucky enough to spend more time travelling overseas than I do at home, and over the years I've figured out how to plan my trips to maintain my more-fun less-stress mantra. I've made many mistakes over the years, but these stuff-ups have allowed me to create a pretty good checklist that helps me avoid annoying (and sometimes holiday-ruining) errors. ... Continued
LifestyleWhy you should never cook these six things in an air fryer
Read this before cooking anything.
LifestyleOutspoken MP’s bold statement at ball
Never one to shy away from controversy, Lidia Thorpe arrived in a white gown with a phrase written across it.
LifestyleMotoring
The ultimate guide to overdrive
Overdrive in a vehicle is "an automotive transmission gear that transmits to the drive shaft a speed greater than engine speed”.
MotoringFord to undercut Tesla Model 3 with new affordable EV
Ford boss Jim Farley says he's targeting a 2027 launch for a small, affordable electric vehicle, which will start from US$30,000.
MotoringChevrolet Corvette recalled
More than 60 examples of the Chevrolet Corvette have been recalled due to an issue with their front seatbelt automatic locking retractors.
MotoringHolden hero to be revived for the modern age
The Holden Torana is one of Australia's most iconic motoring nameplates, and the famed LX hatchback could be making a return.
MotoringGM reveals the American Holden Commodore that never was
GM has revealed a concept version of what could have replaced the Holden Commodore-based Pontiac G8, had the brand not been shut down.
MotoringMG planning ‘a car for everyone’ in Australia
MG is venturing into new, pricier territory with new products planned to fill the gap between the $24,000 MG 3 and upcoming $100,000+ Cyberster.
Motoring2025 BMW M5 is a 535kW Turbo V8 Hybrid Bavarian Beast
While anyone with a pulse on car culture has seen this coming, the new BMW M5 is officially here and will launch in Australia in Q4 this year. We don’t know the price just yet, but we do know that it’ll use the BMW M Hybrid racecar’s 4.4-litre M TwinPower Turbo V8 first seen in […]
MotoringTesla Model Y features quietly removed
The Tesla Model Y appears to have lost its Brembo brakes, after an Australian owner noticed the front calipers had been downgraded.
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New financial year brings stage 3 tax cuts and $300 energy rebates for Australians
On the first day of the new financial year, all Australian taxpayers can expect a boost to their finances. Wage earners will start seeing the government's reformed stage 3 tax cuts reflected in their pay packets, along with potential wage increases. Additionally, the government's $300 energy rebates for all households will begin rolling out.
NewsFive burning questions for Wallabies v Wales
A new-look Wallabies take on Wales on Saturday in their first match since the World Cup disaster, and there is no shortage of talking points.
NewsWhat a new Labour government will mean for the UK
Spiked Online Editor Tom Slater has joined Sky News host Danica De Giorgio to discuss what a new Labour government will mean for the UK.
NewsQueensland's Path to Treaty truth-telling will begin next month. But will it see out the year?
It's this history Florence Onus will share at Queensland's truth-telling inquiry when community sessions begin next month. WARNING: This story contains images of Indigenous people who have died, which have been provided by family for the purpose of truth-telling and healing.
NewsWatch this police officer pull over a driverless car going the wrong way
Performing a traffic stop on human drivers can be hard enough, but what about when there’s no one behind the steering wheel?
News'All parties should be supporting this': Greens back Dutton's supermarket divestiture powers
Liberal Senator James McGrath says "all parties should be supporting" Opposition leader Peter Dutton's supermarket divestiture powers after the Greens backed the policy.
NewsJackson ‘the fittest she has ever been’ as teen Opal dreams of Paris
A super-fit Lauren Jackson continues to wow her Opals teammates and coaches including teenage teammate Izzy Borlase who could be joining Jackson in Paris.
NewsImpeach, expand, investigate: How Democrats in Congress are trying to rein in the Supreme Court
Impeach, expand, investigate: How Democrats in Congress are trying to rein in the Supreme Court - AOC wants to impeach justices as Democrats plan a new constitutional amendment to overturn the immunity ruling and revive attempts to put more justices on the bench. All are unlikely to pass
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Rio Ferdinand threatens to leave Euro 2024 if Gareth Southgate drops England star
'I'm walking back from Germany!'
SportEmotional Kokkinakis withdraws from Wimbledon as two Australians remain in contention
Only two Australians remain in Wimbledon contention after a day of elation mixed with heartbreak and missed opportunities, capped by an emotional Thanasi Kokkinakis injury withdrawal.
SportSocceroos first in World Cup quest
The Socceroos have chosen a brand new location to begin the journey to try and qualify for a sixth straight FIFA World Cup.
SportUnexpected Turkish twist in cutthroat Euros knockouts
Turkey fans made their presence known in Germany as they celebrated the nation advancing to the quarterfinals.
SportGary Neville makes England Euro 2024 prediction ahead of quarter-final clash
'I cannot make sense of this team.'
SportTips: 'Important' factor points to end of Eels' misery
Mitchell Moses has thrust the Eels back into the headlines for a dressing room spray that went public. He's about to be a key man for a different reason.
Sport'Couldn't handle it': Joey's major Maroons change
Andrew Johns believes Queensland should look to move Valentine Holmes after a tough night against Latrell Mitchell in game two.
SportScott Robertson decides on All Blacks fly-half role as surprise call made in back three for England opener
New head coach Scott Robertson has named his 23-man All Blacks squad to take on England at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday.
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F1 Austrian Grand Prix start time Australia: TV channel, live stream, schedule for practice, qualifying, race
How to watch the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, including TV channel, live stream and race start time in Australia.
SportsESPN's Brian Windhorst rips Mavericks star Luka Doncic for 'unacceptable' defense: 'He is a hole on the court'
ESPN's Brian Windhorst didn't hold back when talking about Luka Doncic's defense on "SportsCenter with SVP."
SportsLakers coach rumors timeline: How conflicting Adrian Wojnarowski, Shams Charania reports have shaped LA's search
As LA's head coach search heads into its second month, here's an updated timeline of what each insider has said about the leading candidates.
SportsKevin De Bruyne transfer news, contract, latest updates: Man City star linked with Saudi Premier League move
Kevin De Bruyne has opened the door for a possible move away from Manchester City, but where does the Belgian's career lay? The Sporting News has all the transfer updates on the star midfielder.
SportsWho is Luka Doncic's mom? Get to know Mirjam Poterbin & her relationship with Mavericks star
Luka Doncic isn't the only one in his family who has been in the spotlight.
SportsWhere is Jurgen Klopp going after Liverpool? Possible next club, retirement plans after leaving Premier League
Jurgen Klopp will oversee his final Liverpool match on May 19, 2024. What comes next for the German manager?
SportsTravel
'I've been to Vietnam 15 times. These are my top recommendations everyone needs to know.'
There’s nothing I love more than setting off on my annual Vietnam holiday and reconnecting with this special country. My daughter and I lived in the city of Hoi An for a while, and every day after school I would double her on my push-bike along tree-lined streets, racing to be first through the traffic lights when they turned green, dodging ... Continued
TravelThis remote island that costs less than a London flat is perfect for introverts
Do you want to be where the people aren't?
TravelQantas to begin compensating customers who were sold tickets for 'ghost flights'
From Sunday, Qantas will begin contacting customers who are eligible for a share of $20 million in compensation.
TravelSharanne Witt reopens Captains Flat Hotel in southern NSW after years of closure
It used to be famous for having the longest bar in the southern hemisphere until a disgruntled patron hacked a bit of it off with an axe one night. Now the much-loved Captains Flat Hotel is getting dusted off and reopened for a new era.
TravelTasmania or Tanzania? Bindi Irwin's Cradle Mountain holiday blunder by US magazine People
Bindi Irwin's joyous Tasmanian family holiday photos were sure to be on the radar of US celebrity watching media — the trouble is, they don't seem to know the difference between Tasmania and Tanzania, locations which are more than 11,000 kilometres apart.
TravelQantas discounts 1 million seats in huge sale
Ending the financial year with a bang, the airline has discounted nearly one million fares across all of Australia.
TravelKabi Kabi elders say 'life will still go on' in Queensland tourism hotspots after successful native title claim
Indigenous elders say a landmark native title claim in heavily urbanised and tourist destinations of south-east Queensland will not change the way people enjoy or live in the area.
TravelRemote island that costs less than a London flat is perfect for introverts
Remote island that costs less than a London flat is perfect for introverts
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Rio Ferdinand threatens to leave Euro 2024 if Gareth Southgate drops England star
'I'm walking back from Germany!'
Sport'All parties should be supporting this': Greens back Dutton's supermarket divestiture powers
Liberal Senator James McGrath says "all parties should be supporting" Opposition leader Peter Dutton's supermarket divestiture powers after the Greens backed the policy.
NewsJackson ‘the fittest she has ever been’ as teen Opal dreams of Paris
A super-fit Lauren Jackson continues to wow her Opals teammates and coaches including teenage teammate Izzy Borlase who could be joining Jackson in Paris.
NewsImpeach, expand, investigate: How Democrats in Congress are trying to rein in the Supreme Court
Impeach, expand, investigate: How Democrats in Congress are trying to rein in the Supreme Court - AOC wants to impeach justices as Democrats plan a new constitutional amendment to overturn the immunity ruling and revive attempts to put more justices on the bench. All are unlikely to pass
News‘Disaster’ for PM after rebel senator saga
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has weighed into the rebel senator drama engulfing the Labor Party.
NewsHow a new Luxury Car Tax threshold is leading to lower prices
The Luxury Car Tax threshold is up for the new financial year, bringing potential price reductions for a host of new vehicles.
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