RIYADH: Saudi energy giant ACWA Power is signing a new agreement to accelerate the development of renewable projects in Azerbaijan. The private water desalination company, known for its extensive green hydrogen storage capacity, announced it has now finalized an agreement with SOCAR, the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic. This development follows an initial cooperation … Read more
She’s passing on more than just good genes. Catherine Zeta-Jones’s daughter, Carys Zeta Douglas, looked just like her mum as she reached into the actress’s fashion archives for her 21st birthday. Carys shared a series of photos celebrating the milestone, sporting a glamorous Ungaro pink slip pink dress with lace accents and roses designed on … Read more
Adelaide United teen sensation Nestory Irankunda has confirmed he did want play in Australia’s botched Olympic qualifying campaign but his snubbing hasn’t diminished his Socceroos ambitions. The Olyroos failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics after not winning a match, or scoring a goal, at the under-23 Asian Cup. Irankunda, who is set to move … Read more
A young Australian has divided opinion after revealing his plan to ‘lie flat’ in the workforce, as part of a growing cohort of Zoomers who aren’t willing to live entirely for their jobs. The 23-year-old man took to Reddit to ask for financial advice that might allow him to adopt the ‘lying flat’ approach, saying … Read more
Network 10 has argued it should not have to pick up the tab for “unnecessarily duplicative or wasteful” costs incurred by veteran journalist Lisa Wilkinson during their defamation battle with Bruce Lehrmann. In a landmark judgment in the Federal Court last week, Justice Michael Lee found Mr Lehrmann had, on the balance of probabilities, raped … Read more
LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised on Monday to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks as the upper house of parliament finally passed required legislation, delayed for weeks by attempts to alter the plan. Sunak said the government had booked commercial charter planes and trained staff to take migrants … Read more
MasterChef judge Andy Allen has decided to return to popular cooking competition nearly a year after his friend and fellow judge Jock Zonfrillo died. The 46-year-old died in Melbourne in the early hours of April 30 on the eve of the launch of the 15th season of MasterChef. Police were called to a hotel on … Read more
As the sunset dips below some of Australia’s most iconic mountain ranges — a new light has emerged in the depths of a valley that runs through the Blue Mountains. But visitors have just weeks left to experience the magic. Until mid-May, the breathtaking World Heritage listed site will be home to an immersive light … Read more
The lead detective investigating a horror school bus crash involving dozens of children has revealed why he believes an off-duty truck driver is at fault. Jamie Gleeson, 50, is facing a committal hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on charges of dangerous driving causing serious injury to 11 students. Supported by his father, Robert Gleeson, … Read more
Australians were slugged a combined $304.8bn in Commonwealth income tax payments in the year to June 2023, its highest level ever, with revenue gushing into Treasury coffers due to near-record low unemployment, elevated wages growth and bracket creep. The average Australian 15 years and over paid $13,980 in Commonwealth income taxes over the 2023 financial … Read more