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By Peta Fuller
Bluey’s mom and dad *finally* met in person
Bluey fans may not believe it, but the voice artists behind the iconic cartoon dog’s parents just met.
melanie zanetti (aka the voice of Bluey’s mom) told ABC’s News Breakfast this morning that she had just met david mccormack — and it happened in New York. But (ugh) they like each other:
“I’m so happy my cartoon dog husband turned out to be so good,” Zanetti said.
But the best? There will be a Bluey balloon in the Thanksgiving parade for the first time. And the duo will be in jimmy fallon tonight’s late night show.
Aw cookies for that!
By Peta Fuller
Question: Any problem for UK comedian after destroying $17k?
Is defacement/destruction of currency a crime in the UK? Shredder Joe might want to talk to his lawyer ????
– Curious
We’re thinking about that too, but it looks like it’s *not* illegal. deliberately destroy a ticket in the UK, but it’s a crime disfigure a.
If you missed it before, UK comedian joe lycett Dressed in a rainbow T-shirt, he posted footage of himself putting pound notes into a wood chipper; he said he would donate the money to charity if david beckham he agreed to step down from his role as Qatar’s ambassador to the World Cup.
By Peta Fuller
Severe weather warning as windy conditions cross Victoria
Gusts of more than 50 miles per hour swept through the state overnight, and the SSE received around 500 calls for help within 24 hours.
Today average winds between 50 and 70 kilometers per hour with maximum gusts of up to 110 kilometers They are expected.
state duty officer aaron white He says weeks of wet weather created some dangerous conditions, and that could bring down more trees.
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Parliament could be extended as Labor tries to pass a bill in the Senate
Labor wants contentious labor relations bill it happened before Christmas, but it will need the support of the key crusaders.
What is it about? The government argues that expanding multi-employer bargaining will encourage higher wages, but some lawmakers want more time to consider the potential unintended consequences of the changes.
leader of the labor senate katy galloher says he is talking to members of the Senate about extending the session schedule by two days:
“We have a lot of bills to pass and the Senate is going to be a wild place for the next two weeks to process and debate bills, so I think we’ll end up with overtime, we haven’t locked everyone in on that.”
by Bridget Judd
Tuan Tuan panda, symbol of reunion with China, dies in Taipei
Tuan Tuan, one of two giant pandas Gifted to Taiwan from China, he died after a brief illness.
The cause of death was not immediately reported, but earlier reports said the panda was believed to have a malignant brain tumor.
Tuan Tuan and her partner, Yuan Yuan, were gifted to the zoo in 2008 during a time of warm relations between China and Taiwan, which was divided in the middle of the civil war in 1949.
They were both born in China in 2004 and managed to have a couple of puppies in Taiwan.
By Peta Fuller
Over 100 SES warnings in NSW
The SES says that the storm threat has moved to the northeast of the state today, while on the flood front, they have received more than 617 calls for help in 24 hours
and they have more than 100 current warningsyou can get the full list here:
By Peta Fuller
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‘Worst flood they’ve ever experienced’: NSW flood threat continues
the abc kamin gock is in Forbes today, where the water is falling (so more damage assessments are being done), but the threat is elsewhere:
“In Euabalong during the night, their makeshift dam was breached and had to be quickly filled with sandbags, and in condobolina 4 km temporary levee separates the CBD from the Lachlan River, which has reached record heights as the the worst flood they have ever experienced,” he said.
And here’s a look at that wall in condobolin:
by Bridget Judd
Ukraine says it will investigate alleged prisoner shooting video
Ukraine will investigate video footage circulating on Russian social media, which Moscow says shows Ukrainian forces killed Russian troops who may have been trying to surrender.
“Of course the Ukrainian authorities will investigate this video,” Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister who oversees the country’s push to join the European Union, said on the sidelines of a security forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Stefanishyna, speaking late on Saturday, said it was “highly unlikely” that the short edited snippets show what Moscow is claiming.
On Friday, Russian authorities announced the opening of a criminal investigation based on snippets posted on Russian Telegram channels and broadcast on other social media, which present a confusing and incomplete picture.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed the footage showed an “execution” and said Russia wants an international investigation.
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‘I can’t believe it’: Power Rangers star Jason David Frank dies at 49
maybe you remember jason david frank (also known as the Green Power Ranger) from the original 90s kids show, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers — So some sad news overnight about his death at age 49.
Co-star walter joneswho was the Black Power Ranger, has brought tributes to the late actor.
thuy trangwho played the original yellow Power Ranger, died in a car accident in 2001 at age 27:
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The statement from Frank’s manager did not reveal the cause of death.
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British Artist Destroys $17,000 In Bank Notes Over Qatar World Cup Deal
In news off the pitch, a British comedian has shredded 10,000 pounds (more than $17,000) on banknotes after giving former England football captain david beckham an ultimatum to withdraw from his role as Qatar’s ambassador to the World Cup.
Beckham, who played for Manchester United and the Real Madrid midfielder, is working for Qatar, which has come under fire for its treatment of foreign workers, LGBTQ+ rights and restrictive social laws.
joe lycett he said last week that he would donate the money to charity if Beckham agreed to cut ties with the World Cup host or would shred the money before the tournament began (though it should be noted that Beckham has not publicly acknowledged or responded to the ultimatum). .
By Peta Fuller
Djokovic equals Federer’s record in Italy
Novak Djokovic claimed an equaling record sixth ATP Finals title in Turin by beating the third seed Casper Ruud.
djokovic won 7-5, 6-3 to secure his first title in the event since 2015 and match by roger federer Registration.
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Watch: Empty seats *before* full time as Qatar marks historic loss
ABC Sport´s sam louis, who is in Qatar, says *lots* of people left early (leaving some gaps):
Qatar is the first World Cup host in history to lose its first match.
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Changes in approach to flooding in NSW
the waters are falling Forbesallowing for more damage assessments there, but downstream communities are the last concern.
And the floods have yet to hit cities like condobolin — while in the Riverina, some residents of deniliquin They have been told to evacuate 10 a.m. Wednesdayor risk having evacuation routes closed.
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An overnight thing: ‘Heroic’ clubgoers stopped shooting in Colorado
Five people were killed and 18 injured after the gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub overnight, and we now know he was subjugated by the bosses.
Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez said “at least two heroic people” confronted the gunman and stopped the shooting, adding:
“We owe them a great debt of gratitude.”
Police are still investigating the motive, and the attack could be prosecuted as a hate crime.
By Peta Fuller
Australia Wants: Jason David Frank Dies
- Jason David Frank: Known for playing the green ranger in the 90’s TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died at age 49. His manager did not mention the cause or time of death in a statement, but asked:
“The privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.”
By Peta Fuller
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One more thing: ‘We want beer’, World Cup fans chant
OK first, if you missed it, Qatar had a historic defeat in their own World Cup overnight (lost to Ecuador 2-0).
But the controversial last-minute call to ditch the beer was on fans’ minds: