The American Express Times
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Family desperate for our aid
A young Nepalese mother and her two children are facing homelessness after their home was destroyed by floods and their temporary shelter will soon close. With thousands displaced and critical infrastructure damaged, aid efforts have been criticized as too slow to address urgent needs amid a disaster costing billions and leaving over 5,500 people missing.
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Strips Fit to Win Third of Seven Career Wins
Strips Fit, an Australian thoroughbred returning after nearly two years off, finished 11th in a recent 1200-meter race at Warwick Farm under new trainer Lim.…
Written Scandal Shows Solid Form in Comeback
Written Scandal has returned to racing with competitive finishes over 1200 meters at Canterbury, including a close fourth-place in a recent Benchmark 72 event. Her…
Tributes flow for feminist Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem, a leading journalist and activist who played a crucial role in advancing the feminist movement, died at age 92 in New York City.…
Farmers Revolt on Renewables Greenlight
New South Wales has raised the objection threshold from 50 to 100 for renewable energy projects to trigger an Independent Planning Commission review, limiting objections…
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Private Schools Respond to Teen Sex Assault Crisis
Two leading boys’ schools in Sydney, including St Joseph’s, are implementing new policies and educational programs to combat sexual misconduct and promote respect toward girls…
Nicole’s practically ethereal
Nicole Kidman made a surprise appearance at a preview screening of *Practical Magic 2* in Sydney, celebrating the film’s nearly 30-year legacy alongside fans and…
DV murderer claims 'I'm not a heartless monster'
Daniel Billings pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend, Molly Ticehurst, after breaking into her home and fatally stabbing her despite prior domestic violence allegations and…
Sydney Water staff get emergency payments amid payroll issues
Sydney Water has agreed to offer emergency payments to employees affected by persistent errors in its new $40 million Dayforce payroll system, following union negotiations…
Aussie Led Mission That Found Men in Hydro Tunnels
Two workers trapped for nine days in a collapsed hydropower tunnel in Nepal were rescued alive and transported to hospitals for treatment. This breakthrough fuels…
Chalmers the Greek? Don’t make me laugh
Treasurer Jim Chalmers compared the Labor Party to Pericles’ Athens and positioned One Nation as a divisive force exploiting community fears during a speech at…
Olympian in bid to axe judge
Former Olympian Rohan Dennis appeared in South Australia’s District Court admitting to driving while disqualified, breaching a court-imposed driving ban linked to a previous case…
Microplastics in lung cancer
Researchers at the Dublin School of Medicine found that lung cancer patients have higher levels of microplastic particles in their lungs compared to others. This…
Co-stars cosy up at beach
Actors Josh Heuston and Mika Abdalla were seen together at a beach in Sydney, intensifying rumors about their relationship during Abdalla’s visit to Australia. Despite…
Starz Set to Shine with Positive Year Ahead
Starzintheireyes is set to return to racing at Royal Randwick this Saturday, kicking off a spring campaign aimed at longer-distance events under trainers John O’Shea…
If builder falls, so does the market
The Bathla Group, a major Sydney construction company with over $3 billion in debt, is on the verge of collapse while under administration, threatening its…
Land claim system is ‘chaos’ and needs to be fixed
New South Wales faces a backlog of over 44,000 unresolved Aboriginal land claims, including a long-standing dispute involving Bondi Icebergs and other community sports facilities,…
Fitting Tribute for Souths Hero Jai Arrow
Jai Arrow played his 100th and final game for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, receiving heartfelt tributes from both teams and fans amid his recent motor…
Radio giants Alan Jones and Ray Hadley feud decades in making
Alan Jones is currently facing multiple charges of indecent assault and sexual touching based on allegations from six men dating back over twenty years, with…
Citywide Fire Ban as Mercury Rises
A total fire ban will remain in effect across all of Sydney on Tuesday due to forecasted temperatures reaching up to 33°C, with fire danger…
They hate coal, but love to take a trip on the money it gives them
Australia is providing over $1.9 billion in aid to Pacific island nations this year to support climate change and development efforts amidst ongoing criticism of…
Silver theft case verdict shocks court
Maclean businessman John Fittler was acquitted of orchestrating a $1.4 million silver bullion theft in southwest Sydney after the court found the forensic and surveillance…
Inside Mail Hawkesbury Race Previews
The Hawkesbury meeting this Saturday features a competitive eight-race card with several promising horses, including Spice Trail, Flight Of Power, and Marhoona, drawn in favorable…
Still up to speed: Price adamant Satness has plenty in the tank
Veteran racehorse Satness is set to run in the Benchmark 68 Handicap at Hawkesbury on Saturday, with trainer Luke Price confident in his competitiveness despite…
Taylor’s Pauline burn on tobacco
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has criticised One Nation for accusing the Coalition of copying its plan to tackle the illicit tobacco market, highlighting key differences…
'Saving our girls is not anti-boy'
Education Minister Prue Car dismissed claims that the Respectful Relationships curriculum promotes an “anti-boy ideology,” emphasizing its role in fostering respect and good behavior among…
Teens Charged Over Stolen Car Police Chase
Two teenage boys have been charged following an alleged armed robbery and a police pursuit involving a stolen Audi in Western Sydney. The younger suspect…
Fugitive Boasted He Was ‘Best Friends’ with Ex-Premier
Developer Jean Nassif allegedly sought to leverage his connections with former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet to influence political figures and secure favorable outcomes for his…
How Dezi Freeman evaded manhunt to hide in NSW
Authorities investigating Dezi Freeman, who killed two police officers last year, have uncovered new evidence suggesting he hid for months in remote bushland south of…
John and Yoko’s first grandchild born to son Sean
Sean Ono Lennon and his partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl have welcomed their first child, a son named Aurelius. This marks a new chapter for Lennon,…
Father’s Day Tribute: Remembering Dad with Laughter
Professor Richard Scolyer, a renowned melanoma researcher and co-Australian of the Year, passed away in June, with his family preparing to mark the first Father’s…
Grieving for shark victim
Mercury Psillakis’s family is preparing to mark the one-year anniversary of his fatal great white shark attack near Sydney’s Northern Beaches, a loss that continues…
New Script Needed for Screen Icon in Furious Stakes
Trainer John Thompson is aiming for improved results from Screen Icon in the Group 2 Furious Stakes and El Castello in the Group 2 Tramway…
‘Noise Dispute’ Then Death
A 30-year-old man, Salar Soleimani Zadeh, has been charged with murder after allegedly assaulting his 41-year-old neighbour during a noise dispute in Ermington, western Sydney,…
Feds vs states row over rebates
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler confirmed plans to reduce private health insurance rebates for Australians aged 65 and over despite state concerns that this could…
Was all Bullion
Maclean John Fittler faced court over the 2022 theft of three silver bars, but doubts were raised about the reliability of DNA evidence and witness…
Gen Xers tighten belts on power bills
A recent survey by Finder shows that 41 percent of Generation X individuals have adopted stricter household energy rules to curb power usage amid rising…
Can we make social media safe?
Australian advocate Chanel Contos has called for legislation requiring social media platforms to disable recommendation algorithms by default, proposing an opt-in model to reduce exposure…
Sam Hawkens Sent Forward but Loses Race
Sam Hawkens raced in the 1400-meter Benchmark 78 at Randwick on June 20 but faded to finish eighth after leading early under jockey Braith Nock.…
Racing Form and Tips for Kempsey and Kembla Grange
Kempsey will host the O’Donnell & Hanlon Plate over 1000 meters on Tuesday, featuring seven horses returning from breaks, debuting, or continuing their campaigns. This…
Meghan is ‘horrible’ and Harry’s ‘terrible’
Donald Trump criticized Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their return to the UK, condemning their past behavior and Harry’s memoir while praising King Charles’s…
Deadly clashes with rebels in Yemen
Youths and Yemen’s government forces engaged in deadly fighting near the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab strait, resulting in at least 13 government and 11 Houthi…