April 2022

Scott Morrison has dismissed Labor's economic plan as smoke and mirrors as both sides remain under pressure to explain how they would ease the cost of living.The Prime Minister has been on the defensive this week in the face of inflation…

EastEnders' Melissa Suffield strips down as she hits back at trolls EX EastEnders star Melissa Suffield stripped naked today as she slammed the trolls who sent her vile messages about her body. The 29-year-old blonde actress shared a…

Earlier this month, I noted Federalist Society Judge Bill Pryor's recent lecture, "Against Living Common Goodism," criticizing Harvard law professor Adrian Vermeule Common good constitutionalism. Professor Vermeule and Conor Casey from…

Investing in infrastructure in Sydney's western growth areas will help build tens of thousands of new homes as housing demand soars, according to the state government.Western Sydney councils have received $139 million to fund 24 separate…

Labor leader Jim Chalmers continued to quash claims that his colleague Tanya Plibersek was benched, saying she was "an important part" of the election campaign.The Treasury spokesperson was joined Friday morning by Fowler candidate Senator…

(Reuters) - The Russian ruble extended its gains at the start of Moscow's trade on Thursday, buoyed by month-end tax payments that led to a rise in the conversion of foreign currencies into rubles, while stock indices made solid…

More than £10,000 has been spent on consultations regarding the condition of a crumbling Tuebrook Leisure Centre. Liverpool Council has awarded work worth nearly £13,000 to Kier Construction to advise on roof repairs at the Peter Lloyd!-->…

Update 12:34 | Fixed first round total to $60 million, not $90 millionEAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — A $1.1 million brownfields remediation grant was awarded Tuesday to the Columbiana County Land Reutilization Corp., better known as the…

By Elizabeth Dilts Marshall and Ross KerberNEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) - Shareholder proposals asking banks to take stronger action on climate change by ending new fossil fuel financing business did not receive much support at investor…

Stolen from his mother as a baby, prominent Aboriginal elder and actor Jack Charles felt "whitewashed" by an experience of assimilation.Victoria's Yoorrook Justice Commission opened public hearings on Tuesday, with Uncle Jack its first…

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Australia's economic recovery has been faster and better than expected, with staggeringly low unemployment and soaring commodity prices, but what happens next is unclear.The latest Deloitte Access Economics Business Outlook warns that the…

Saran Lall is Associate Director of Debt Advisory at KPMG in the Midlands. Here she explains how businesses in the region could be affected by recent challenges in the wider economy, given the end of government-backed lending and the!-->…

Everton fans lay a wreath in front of the Hillsborough memorial outside Anfield ahead of the Merseyside derby. In what has been labeled a 'show of Scouse solidarity' between the local rivals, a group of Blues fans met their Liverpool!-->…

A Toxteth man who was once 'in prison' is now a successful businessman after his girlfriend, who is now his wife, showed him the error of his ways. Tony Grice, 42, from Toxteth, was born into a life where crime and not knowing "when the!-->…

Campbell satisfied with stadium newsThe lowering of the fourth core, representing the four corners of Everton's new stadium, as set up at Bramley-Moore Dock (Photo: Anthony McArdle)Kevin Campbell is pleased that new funding has been…

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Real Madrid stands on the on the eve of another La Liga title – with the tantalizing prospect of being crowned champions on the pitch of their city rivals and current holders Atlético – and at this stage of the 2021-22 campaign, it will…

British Airways has reportedly canceled hundreds of flights to destinations in the United States and the Middle East. The airline has reportedly canceled half of its flights to Miami from London Heathrow. London routes to Berlin, Dublin!-->…

Liverpool City Council confirmed this morning (April 22) that it will not take part in the latest round of investment for Liverpool John Lennon Airport. At the full council cabinet meeting, councilors approved a!-->…

Chelsea's home stadium, Stamford Bridge, is seen through trees in London on March 10, 2022, as Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with a UK asset freeze and ban to travel, throwing his plan to sell the European and club world…

This is a sample of The echidna bulletin sent every weekday morning until the end of the election. To register for FREE, go to theechidna.com.auThe solution was bloody and brutal. When the mob decided that those who had once driven, fed…

Skills shortages are top of mind for business owners voting as Australia's unemployment rate eyes new lows and vacancies go unfilled.The border closures have deepened the skills gaps Australia faced before the pandemic, and promises of job…

The Treasury and Finance Departments believe Australia's economy remains strong despite significant global headwinds, including widespread inflation and the war in Ukraine.On Wednesday, Department Secretaries Steven Kennedy and Rosemary…

Farmers will be helped to buy their first property under a $75 million pilot program offered by the Coalition to encourage more people to get into farming.The campaign promise would see the government guarantee 40% of a qualifying new…

Dominic Solanke took his season tally to 27 goals after his brace saw Bournemouth come close in a Premier League comeback following a 3-0 win at Coventry.The former Liverpool striker put the result beyond doubt…

Women in the poorest parts of England are dying earlier than the average woman in almost every comparable country in the world, according to a damning analysis of life expectancy data that MPs and leading health experts have described as…

WHAT THEY SAID ON DAY 7 OF THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN“It has been an absolute honor to be appointed as the next Minister of Health. It is a huge privilege because I live up to Greg Hunt.- Social Services Minister Anne Ruston following her…

An NHS boss has been nominated for a lifetime achievement award after four decades of working for the NHS. Fiona Taylor is the chief executive of NHS South Sefton CCG and NHS Southport and Formby CCG and has worked for the health!-->…

This follows a recent warning that urgent action is needed to tackle the 50,000 failed property deals so far this year. After a month of timed auctions, March reached an exciting climax with the auction of national properties…

The announcement that Liverpool will receive £52m from the government's 'shared prosperity fund' after Brexit has been described as 'salt in the wound' as the region is 'lost'. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which replaces funds!-->…

It comes as Russia has warned there can be no talk of a nuclear-free Baltic if Sweden and Finland join NATO. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, said today that if the two nations join the alliance, "the…

Administrators of YPG's stalled Islington scheme have appointed JLL and Wignall Brownlow to sell the site and have signaled that investors are unlikely to recoup the £7million they invested in the scheme. In September,…

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has defended his $135 million campaign pledge to fund 50 emergency medical care centers across the country, amid criticism it's a copy of a previous policy.Mr Albanese kicked off the third day of the…

Alright, let's talk money.The Metaverse has generated mountains of buzz about a brave new world where people can do all kinds of awesome things from their computers.Metaplatforms (Facebook) - Get the Class A report from Meta Platforms!-->…

Anthony Albanese sought to overrule his economic figure gaffe, saying he would get over the incident.The Labor leader continued his campaign in Tasmania at Labor headquarters in Lyon before flying to Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon where he…

Of them terrible results and two even worse performances in less than a week drastically reduced Arsenal's chances of reaching the Champions League. Before the international break, they had their destiny in their hands; now, after…

5/5 © Reuters. Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Liverpool - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 10, 2022 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine 2/5 By…

More than 300 new flats could be built on the edge of Liverpool city center if approved by the City Council's planning committee. The proposal, submitted by Sourced Development Group in conjunction with Sourced Construction Group!-->…

Chelsea have informed Crystal Palace of the availability of their loan midfielder Conor Gallagher to play against them in the FA Cup semi-final next weekendPatrick Vieira was delighted with the performance of Conor Gallagher and his team…

Lilian Thuram speaks with the same conviction and authority that helped her win the World Cup. He understands his position and profile as a footballer - France's biggest appearance maker and a mainstay in defense for Monaco, Parma,!-->…

Target Healthcare received a working capital boost of £20 million for its plans to grow organically and through acquisitions. Santander UK's funding program is expected to provide the Glasgow-headquartered pharmaceutical manufacturer with!-->…

Farming history will be on display at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney as the governing body celebrates its 200th anniversary.Nearly 8,500 animals will take part over 12 days, starting Friday, with tens of thousands more entries in…

Digital skills What steps need to be taken to ensure that communities and businesses have the digital skills they need to make the most of improved connectivity in 2022? Having a good level of digital skills is increasingly important.…

Tasmanian Deputy Prime Minister Jeremy Rockliff is all but guaranteed to rise to the state's top job unchallenged as a battle looms to be his second-in-command.Liberal MPs in the state will hold a meeting in the village hall on Friday to…

Khorana's legacy has also suffered from neglect which may be the result of racial prejudice. But this neglect is changing, as a new generation of writers has begun to construct a more accurate and inclusive history of science.…

June 2, 2022 - 208th Annual Neston Ladies Day Posted: Apr 5, 2022 4:44 PM Celebrate the annual Neston Female Society procession on Thursday, June 2,…

It has hosted shows like Skins, It's a Sin, Father Ted and Bake Off, but Channel 4 could go on sale from spring 2023 with foreign ownership not ruled out. The government is set to continue with its plans to privatize Channel 4. Here are…

The EASTER holiday pantomime Peter Pan is in progress at the St Helens Theater Royal. The show is part of the venue's exciting spring season and will run until Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Corporation Street venue.…

Manchester United stuttered a 1-1 draw with Leicester City at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday. The visitors took the lead through Kelechi Iheanacho in the 63rd minute, only Fred equalized three minutes later. Meanwhile,…

Australia's political leaders remain in full campaign mode, even though the starting gun for the May election has yet to be fired.Prime Minister Scott Morrison was in Tasmania on Sunday to announce additional funding for the Marinus Link…

HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visited popular British soap opera set Eastenders where the royal couple called Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis a 'star'. Ayling-Ellis, who plays Frankie Lewis on the show,!-->…

It is not possible to "completely undo" energy price pressures, a Cabinet minister has said, as protesters rally across the country over the cost of living crisis.But Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said the government is…

When Britain left the EU at the end of January 2020, some estate agents based in France, Spain and Portugal held their breath. They had traditionally made a living selling properties to Brits looking for sun (and snow) – would they still…

A landmark trade deal with India will ensure Australian exporters access to one of the world's largest economies, the Prime Minister has said.The deal, due to be signed on Saturday, will see tariffs lifted on more than 85% of Australian…