22 September 2026
Andrew Hastie’s political makeover puts integrity in the spotlight Independent Australia
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22 September 2026
Sean McVay went from seeing his team crush the New York Giants on the field to roasting himself following the Los Angeles Rams’ 28-6 win at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Monday. “Sometimes you have a ...
22 September 2026
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay made fun of himself over the team's approach to traveling to Australia, which led to a Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
22 September 2026
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonathan Duniam has called for streamer Hasan Piker to be barred from Australia, claiming his history of controversial comments warrants scrutiny under migration laws.
22 September 2026
Cruise and container giant Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is in talks over a possible investment in German shipyard Meyer Werft. Bloomberg and multiple German media have reported MSC is negotiating for a possible acquisition of the 80% stake in Meyer Werft currently held by Germany’s federal government and the state of Lower Saxony. The Meyer …
22 September 2026
More than four in 10 seafarers either do not feel safe raising a serious concern at sea or are unsure whether they could do so without repercussions, according to a new five-year review of crew welfare standards. The finding is among the starkest in Five Years into the Code of Conduct: What’s Changed for Seafarers? , …
22 September 2026
Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) will stop accepting plastic waste shipments from October 1, becoming only the second ocean carrier to impose a blanket ban on the trade. The Dubai-based carrier said it would no longer take bookings for plastic waste cargoes under HS Code 3915, citing its commitment to protecting marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The …
22 September 2026
Peter Grandiek, who turns 95 next month, is gearing up to attempt to break a world record.
