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Charles Leclerc wins the Formula 1 US Grand Prix at the COTA Circuit

While McLaren has made headlines in this unpredictable Formula One season, Ferrari stole the show at Sunday’s Pirelli United States Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc took an impressive victory at the Circuit of the Americas, his third victory of the season,…

Chinstrap penguin spotted in Wellington does not have bird flu

An Adelie penguin found on Petone Beach is undergoing a full medical examination at Wellington Zoo. Photo: Wellington Zoo An chinstrap penguin discovered in Wellington does not carry the deadly bird flu virus. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed…

Charles Ives’s vision of America still strikes a chord

One hundred and fifty years ago, in the small town of Danbury, Connecticut, a humble insurance agent was born. On nights and weekends he composed music, much of which was never performed during his lifetime. His name is Charles Ives,…

Fairfield County Fair Flower Show

The Federated Garden Clubs of Fairfield County held its fall flower show, “Preserve, Protect and Plan for Our Future,” on Oct. 7 at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds Art Hall. The Basil Garden Club has hosted the Bremen Garden Club, the…

Oregon moves to No. 1, Georgia to No. 2 after Bulldogs win over Texas (Video)

Oregon is the No. 1 team in the country. The Ducks moved up to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after Texas lost to Georgia on Saturday night. Oregon played Friday and easily beat Purdue 35-0 on the road,…

The $287 million Parkes Bypass project enters a new phase of construction.

Image: Transport for NSW. Two bridges being built as part of the Parkes Bypass project in New South Wales are a step closer to opening, with the beams supporting the bridge spans already lifted into place. The $287.2 million Parkes…

South Auckland community celebrates 21 new te reo Māori names for important places

“The whakarewatanga ceremony was a powerful and moving event led by Mana Whenua. “This initiative not only celebrates our Māori community, but also enriches the cultural fabric of our entire region, inviting everyone to connect with and appreciate our shared…

Why Everest is the best latest innovation in Australian sport

The racing was great on Saturday. Incredible stories about horses and people. Harry Coffey, who has cystic fibrosis, won the major event, the Caulfield Cup, aboard Duke De Sessa. But I think Everest, which Bella Nipotina won this year, is…

Rooftop bar opens at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

The iconic fifth-floor horseshoe terrace at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, once reserved for royalty and Hollywood stars, has been revived with an expansive copper and glass canopy protecting 250 guests from the elements. Save You have reached the maximum number…

Green Arts Vision in the State

A big priority for the Greens this election is supporting small and medium-sized local music venues to help them stay open. We’re seeing beloved places like the zoo close due to rising insurance and commercial rent costs, as well as…