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Pies around the world, from hearty British and Australian ones to a measly Hong Kong tart

I’ve been enjoying a travel show called Adam & Poh’s Great Australian Bites, which follows celebrity chefs Adam Liaw and Poh Ling Yeow as they eat their way around Australia. A recurring question they pose to themselves and guests on the show is …

Australia may become a regional hub for nuclear weapon systems

It’s no secret that the United States is shifting strategic focus to China. This process has been going on for decades, but is catching pace in recent times. It should be noted that both the troubled Biden and the new Trump administrations have been quite …

Millions mark Anzac Day with dawn services and marches across Australia

Australians have gathered to mark Anzac Day and pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the nation's defence forces. The solemn day began with dawn services, held in small suburban parks, state capitals and the Australian War Memorial (AWM) …

Cat and Australian Shepherd Puppy Learning To Love Each Is a Real-Life Animal Rom-Com

While a boisterous Australian Shepherd puppy and a reclusive black cat might not sound like an ideal animal pairing, sometimes the best friendships can come from the most unlikely of duos. However, as this video shows, the key to any good relationship is …

Research sheds light on Australians hardwired to be up through the night

Abhinav Shrivastava's parents were early birds — academics who got up at 4am to start working. But he took after his uncles, photojournalists who thrived in the hours the world went quiet, and routinely went to bed at 4am. "My mother tried to make …

How war's most innocent victims were rescued by Australian pilots

This year's Anzac Day falls 50 years after Australian air force crews took part in a perilous rescue mission of thousands of young orphans from a conflict zone. During the final days of the Vietnam War, the US and its allies launched Operation …

Australia to establish critical minerals strategic reserve to boost economic resilience

The Australian Government will establish a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve to enhance the nation’s economic resilience and secure its interests in the face of a changing geostrategic environment. The initiative aims to capitalise on Australia’s vast …

Australian fintech Demyst snapped up in $157m acquisition

Australian fintech company Demyst, which counts banks ANZ, NAB and Standard Chartered among its clients, has been bought by a private equity-backed Portuguese firm in a deal industry sources said was worth about $US100 million ($157 million). The company, …

Australian identical twins speak in unison during interview about alleged crime

The inseparable 51-year-old sisters live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland state and were interviewed by a local television news reporter about what they saw on Monday when a man allegedly carjacked two cars, killed a woman in a crash then shot a man who …

While secularism is growing in Australia, Anzac commemorations remain fervently Christian | Paul Daley

The official commemorations for Australian military personnel who’ve died on the battlefield or whose lives were marred due to war service have long been adorned with ecclesiastical language. Friday’s services across the country are the most profound cases …

WILL ZANDER'S ROAR TURN TO A WHIMPER? Scotland star Fagerson is facing a major sweat over his involvement in Lions tour ...

Zander Fagerson is facing a major sweat over his chances of making the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia after it emerged he could be sidelined until June at the earliest. The Glasgow tighthead prop, who suffered a calf injury in the lead-up to …

Labor has abdicated its responsibility to keep Australians safe

With just days to go until the Federal Election, the question of who is going to steer Australia forward in this uncertain world remains a core issue to many voters. Although domestic matters such as cost of living, affordability, social welfare, medical …

Australia: $5-billion race to build Brisbane’s airport

The domestic terminal (built in 1988) is getting a top-floor overhaul for new CT scanners, a smarter baggage system, modern interiors, 10 new restaurants, and even a 360° restaurant with views of the runway.

Labor and the Coalition brush over ‘scary’ decline in young Australians’ dental visits

Young Australians will remain victims of an oral health “blindspot” because of the “stubbornly agnostic” attitudes of major political parties to include dental in Medicare, experts fear. The section of Australian society most likely to drop off from …

Australia to host first-ever Holocaust Survivors’ Reunion in response to rising anti-Semitism

Australia will host its first-ever Holocaust Survivors’ Reunion in the hope that it will become an annual event. The reunion is the brainchild of survivor Eddy Boas in response to rising antisemitism since the October 7 terror attacks on Israel in 2023. Mr …

Anzac Day dawn service at Australian War Memorial

Preferences may help decide the Australian election. Here is what could happen in five crucial seats

1. Dickson (Qld) The seat held by Peter Dutton on a 1.7% margin covers suburbs on the northern outskirts of Brisbane. There was no expectation at the start of the campaign that it could change hands, but the decline in the Coalition vote in the polls means …

Australia’s Rudd calls on US and China to make a deal on trade

The US and China must quickly complete a trade deal or the global economy will face further disruption, Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the US, said Thursday. “[Getting a deal] is so fundamental to the future stability of the market,” Rudd told Amna …

5 (Semi) Hidden Gems in Sydney, Australia You Can’t Miss

If you’re flying all the way to Sydney, Australia, you can’t afford to miss out on the city’s best attractions. Videos by TravelAwaits From making the time to visit the famous sites and landmarks to finding the perfect rental, there’s a lot that goes into …

Steel Slag Market Outlook 2025: Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies

Key companies covered in steel slag market report are ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Tata Steel, POSCO, Voestalpine Group. NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global steel slag market size …

Raja Limousine Introduces Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

"Luxury Black Car & SUV Service for Suffolk County, Long Island, NY" SUFFOLK LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raja Limousine Offers Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, New York …

Jon Marietta Condemns Fayette County Commissioner’s Hot Mic Remarks, Demands Resignations

UNIONTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial open-microphone recording at a recent Fayette County Commissioners’ meeting has sparked widespread outrage and growing calls for change, as Recorder of Deeds Jon R …

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

RED HOTEL SERIES MERCHANDISE IS NOW AVAILABLE

The New Red Hotel Series Website Now Features a Shop! LAGUNA HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent release of their fourth thriller in the Red Hotel Series, Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman are happy to …

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

Savannah Resident to Serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Department of Labor leader to head federal Employment and Training Administration ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, has been appointed to …

ABBA Bail Bonds Details Support for High-Value Bail Cases in California

ABBA Bail Bonds offers financial support, legal coordination, and confidential handling for high-value bail cases in California, including those over $1 million LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Scribe Video Center Welcomes Yoruba Richen for a Three-Day Body of Work Series – Celebrating Black Women Activism

Join Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia) for a 3-day event from May 7 - May 9, 2025 with Peabody award- winning filmmaker, Yoruba Richen! PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video …

Over 400 Celebrate at Precinct 4 Satellite Ceremony

Largest Number of Tax Collection Drive-Thru Lanes in Texas at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 400 Attend Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office …

NVBDC Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans

The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran Business …

Sanskar Savvy Celebrates One Year as a Leading Gen Z South Asian Media Platform in North America

270,000 Subscribers, 90 Original Features, and Strategic Cultural Partnerships Mark a Breakout Year MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One year after its bold debut, Sanskar Savvy has emerged as a powerhouse media …

NewU University Designs a $0-Tuition Bachelor's Degree in One Year after High School

Collaboration with Proposed Early College Charter School Targets DC’s Youth Unemployment Crisis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if our nation’s capital teens could finish a bachelor’s degree for zero …

Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Murdering Man They Misidentified as a Rival Gang Member

Following a two-week trial, a federal jury in Minneapolis convicted three Minnesota men yesterday for their involvement in the Highs — a violent Minneapolis street gang — and a gang-related murder on Aug. 7, 2021. “These defendants participated in a …

Three Members of an International Money Laundering Organization Charged with Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug ...

A federal grand jury in Florence, South Carolina, returned an indictment on April 22, charging Nasir Ullah, 28, and Naim Ullah, 32, both of Sumter, South Carolina, and Puquan Huang, 49, of Buford, Georgia, with conspiring to launder millions of dollars of …

Payroll Services Company Owner Sentenced to Prison

A Florida man was sentenced today to 50 months in prison for not paying taxes withheld from his employees’ wages and filing a false tax return. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Matthew Brown, of Palm Beach Gardens …

Founder and Former CEO of Biscayne Capital Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $130M Fraud Scheme

Roberto Gustavo Cortes Ripalda (Cortes), 58, the co-founder, co-owner, and CEO of international advisory firm Biscayne Capital, was sentenced earlier today in Brooklyn, New York to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Cortes pleaded …

Mace Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Federal IT Systems

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) today reintroduced the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act (H.R. 2985). This bipartisan bill reauthorizes and reforms …

Thomas J. Henry Philanthropy Center Slated to Open in Corpus Christi This Fall

New chapter Opens in Thomas J. Henry's efforts to support community initiatives beyond the courtroom NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry Law In a bold step toward deepening his roots in the …

CharIN Testival North America 2025 - Media Advisory: Charging Ahead Together

Join CharIN’s EV interoperability CharIN Testival at ACM, Michigan on May 14. Media welcome for tours, interviews & insights into the future of e-mobility. YPSILANTI, MI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CharIN (Charging …