THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it set a target of more than 100,000 households in remote areas to be potentially served by microgrids in the next project bidding round. In a statement on Wednesday, the DoE said it identified 369 unserved and underserved areas across 23 provinces for potential inclusion in the upcoming microgrid […]

https://bworldonline.com/economy/2026/09/09/775807/over-100000-households-identified-as-potential-microgrid-customers/

A company charged over the death of an apprentice carpenter has pleaded guilty to charges, six years after Jonathan Hartshorn fell to his death at Curtin University.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/company-pleads-guilty-after-death-of-apprentice-20260909-p60vzg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Claims have circulated on social media that a man with a knife was seen at Portsmouth and Southsea Railway Station

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/police-have-no-reports-of-man-with-a-knife-at-station-9000995

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A WA family that lost their grandfather in a fatal car crash revealed the lengths they went to in order to save a boy, 12, after he was pulled from the wreckage without a pulse.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/family-reveal-desperate-efforts-to-keep-son-12-alive-after-crash-20260909-p60vzf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Passenger journeys in chaos over ‘technical issue’ hitting hundreds of take-offs

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-airport-delays-gatwick-heathrow-air-traffic-control-live-updates-b3047300.html

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Think you're pretty hot stuff? There'll be a chance to show off your skills in Onchan this weekend.

https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/could-you-take-the-chilli-eating-contest-crown-this-weekend/

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Cooper Flagg gave the Dallas Mavericks plenty to be excited about during his rookie season. The No. 1 pick showed he could score, create for teammates, defend multiple positions, and handle the ball in ways that are unusual for a player his age (19). But there is still one area that he needs work on, […]The post Dirk Nowitzki Reveals One Thing Missing From Cooper Flagg’s Game After Praising Mavs Rookie appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-news-dirk-nowitzki-reveals-one-thing-missing-from-cooper-flagg-s-game-after-praising-mavs-rookie-dallas-mavericks/

Louis Meehan was shot dead outside a community centre in the city’s south-west in a targeted attack police believe is linked to organised crime.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/man-shot-dead-in-sydney-s-south-west-20260909-p60vyg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top daily Fantasy picks and lineups for Patriots vs. Seahawks in the NFL Kickoff Game 2026

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/nfl-dfs-seahawks-patriots-top-daily-fantasy-picks-lineup-advice-for-2026-nfl-kickoff-game-wednesday-draftkings-fanduel/

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The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has promised to equip homes across Nigeria withThe post 2027: I’ll install solar on every roof in 11 months if elected – SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Tribune Online.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-ill-install-solar-on-every-roof-in-11-months-if-elected-sdps-adebayo/

#tribune

There's no reason San Diego should lose at home Wednesday to Washington in a getaway MLB game

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/nationals-vs-padres-mlb-picks-its-nearly-must-win-game-for-san-diegos-wild-card-hopes-in-matinee-wednesday/

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According to Costco Canada's official website, the affected product is the Rossdown Meal Starters Black Garlic Chicken Breast Chunks sold between August 2026 and September 2026.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12052322/costco-canada-chicken-product-recall/

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The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been underway into other donations.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3k72k1y3vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#BBC

A Gwinnett County man is accused of ramming an Uber carrying three people during an apparent road rage incident early Saturday in South Hall, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/badge-bar/man-accused-of-ramming-uber-after-women-left-gainesville-party-without-him/

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The White House has protested the Australian government’s move to target social media companies, echoing the Coalition.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/us-criticises-federal-governments-social-media-laws-20260909-p60vwv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Preston racers Freddie and Charlie Barnes were at round eight of the ZYN British Superbike championship at the weekend. Held at the undulating circuit of Cadwell Park near Louth.

https://www.lep.co.uk/your-world/tough-tyre-choices-for-the-barnes-race-brothers-8980885

#garstangcourier

Witnesses told police a car sped away after the shooting in Punchbowl on Wednesday evening.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-shot-dead-in-sydney-s-south-west-20260909-p60vyg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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A patient who was suffering from surgery complications said he was forced to wait two days in a transit lounge at a Brisbane hospital due to a backlog of patients.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/patient-forced-to-wait-two-days-in-brisbane-hospital-after-surgery-complications-20260909-p60vyl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Experts are telling Australians to prepare for fires, storms and heatwaves as a massive El Nino approaches.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/experts-issue-urgent-weather-warning-ahead-of-el-nino-20260909-p60vyr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

The Win a Home Galway City draw raised more than €1.5 million for club facilities while also delivering a €25,000 donation to COPE Galwa

https://www.irishcentral.com/news/wins-galway-city-home

#IrishCentral

Don’t Look Back in Anger features rehearsal footage, along with an interview with Liam and Noel Gallagher.

https://www.thejournal.ie/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-documentary-disney-poll-7156717-Sep2026/

#thejournal

High-speed rivals to Eurostar could operate from a wider range of railway stations in a challenge to the cross-Channel operator

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/virgin-trains-high-speed-france-stratford-b3047113.html

#Independent

Airports have warned of further disruption as flights continue to be cancelled on Wednesday morning

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/air-traffic-control-issues-problems-heathrow-gatwick-latest-b3047042.html

#Independent

The Funeral Officiant Authority is gaining momentum as respected funeral directors across the UK back its mission to raise professional standards and give the public confidence in the people leading one of life's most important ceremonies.

https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/opinion/funeral-directors-unite-behind-national-campaign-to-raise-standards-for-funeral-officiants-8999496

#horncastlenews

The growing use of autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents is pushing Philippine companies to rethink how they secure corporate data and systems as businesses move to scale AI beyond pilot projects, according to identity security firm SailPoint. SailPoint ASEAN Managing Director Eric Kong said companies need to build identity security into AI deployments from the […]

https://bworldonline.com/technology/2026/09/09/775672/ai-security-seen-as-key-to-scaling-enterprise-adoption/

Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on Tuesday charged the management of the College of Agriculture to be prudent and accountable in the running of the upgraded Green Houses facilitated through the World Bank-financed Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL). The Governor gave the charge while speaking at the commissioning of the rehabilitated and […]The post Bauchi: Gov Bala charges Agric college management on financial prudence, accountability appeared first on Tribune Online.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/bauchi-gov-bala-charges-agric-college-management-on-financial-prudence-accountability/

#tribune

“I will really ask all of you to ask me questions or approach me in my capacity as the President of the General Assembly. If there are bilateral issues, I’m still the Foreign Minister; I’ll speak to you separately,” says Khalilur Rahman

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-foreign-minister-keeps-mum-on-pm-rahmans-participation-in-india-hosted-brics-summit/article71446617.ece

With three American men in the quarterfinals from the bottom half of the US Open draw, Carlos Alcaraz was the only one standing between one of the Americans and a Grand Slam title since 2003. But when the former World No. 1 Spaniard faced Ben Shelton in the highly anticipated quarterfinals in New York, not […]The post Ben Shelton Stuns Carlos Alcaraz as Vomiting Ordeal, Funny Tribute Blunder & More Headline US Open appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-ben-shelton-stuns-carlos-alcaraz-as-vomiting-ordeal-funny-tribute-blunder-more-headline-us-open/

Police descended on the construction union’s Brisbane offices and made three arrests in Victoria following allegations of a $25,000 bid to win over officials.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-raid-queensland-cfmeu-headquarters-in-cross-border-operation-20260909-p60vnq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Queen Sonja bids farewell to her husband of 57 years, King Harald, at a state funeral in Oslo on 9 September. The royal was supported by members of the Norwegian family - see photos.

https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/922414/queen-sonja-supported-by-norwegian-royals-at-king-harald-funeral/

#hellomagazine

Stefany Shaheen, whose mother is retiring from the Senate, edged out veteran Maura Sullivan in a bruising primary, defying sparse polling that had her down in the competitive contest.

https://nypost.com/2026/09/09/us-news/sen-jeanne-shaheens-daughter-stefany-wins-nasty-primary-for-new-hampshire-house-seat/

#Post

The owner of the neighbouring estates is downsizing to a smaller home, and the new owner could build their dream home on the block.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/property/news/downsizer-lists-two-beachfront-golden-mile-mansions-for-96-million-20260909-p60vrj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes

A report in the Israeli press suggests the prime minister was warned of the planned Hamas attack by the president of the United Arab Emirates.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/middle-east/netanyahu-s-rivals-call-him-unfit-for-office-after-report-he-was-warned-of-october-7-attack-20260909-p60vpq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Spencer Leniu doesn’t like the media. His teammates love him. Against his old club, can Roosters get their firebrand to play on the edge without going too far again?

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/leniu-snapped-against-souths-he-s-keeping-a-low-profile-this-week-20260909-p60voi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Patriot Resources has secured a 5yr community deal in Peru to greenlight drilling at its Tassa silver project, host to a huge 559 to 774Moz silver-equivalent exploration target.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/patriot-locks-up-five-year-access-for-massive-peruvian-silver-hunt-20260909-p60vxi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Record copper prices, Canadian mining reforms and heavyweight neighbours have put Flagship Minerals’ billion-tonne-scale Whipsaw project in the spotlight.

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/flagship-ups-copper-stakes-in-canada-as-red-metal-soars-20260909-p60vxo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

Follow for live updates as the ICAC investigates links between Liberal Party operatives, fugitive property developer Jean Nassif and Catholic Schools NSW.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/icac-operation-rosny-live-updates-jeremy-greenwood-to-resume-evidence-after-claiming-jean-nassif-promised-2-million-20260908-p60vjs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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