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Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘No appetite at all': King delivers brutal message to Prince Andrew over Epstein scandal
Entertainment Reporter Bronte Coy claims there's 'no appetite' from the British public for Prince Andrew to return to royal duties. Ms Coy's comments come as Prince Andrew's hopes of returning to royal duties have been firmly shut down by King Charles, despite the FBI confirming it will not pursue any further charges in the Jeffrey Epstein case. 'There's no appetite from the British public over here for him to return to royal duties. There seems to be no appetite at all from the King,' Ms Coy told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo. 'He doesn't have that public life, and there really doesn't look like they'll ever be a return to it.'
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘A big deal': PM Modi meets King Charles as India-UK free trade deal signed
Entertainment Reporter Bronte Coy discusses King Charles' meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'The King has been keeping busy,' Ms Coy told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo. 'This was part of a two-day visit by the Indian prime minister, which was largely to discuss the free trade deal which he'd signed earlier in the day before meeting King Charles. 'That deal was three years in the making, so quite a big deal, particularly post-Brexit. 'The prime minister also turned up with a tree sapling as part of an environmental initiative that he himself had launched, so absolutely the way to the King's heart there, with plants and gardening and the environment.'
NZ Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Gwyneth Paltrow aids Astronomer post-CEO scandal with satirical video
Listening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech. Gwyneth Paltrow has been hired as Astronomer's temporary spokeswoman. Photo / Coldplay singer Chris Martin's ex Gwyneth Paltrow became a 'temporary spokesperson' for Astronomer after its former CEO was caught having an alleged affair with another employee. Andy Byron, the married CEO of software company Astronomer, was publicly outed cosying up to his co-worker Kristin Cabot after footage of them caught in an embrace at the concert went viral around the world. Byron has since resigned from his high-profile role while Cabot, who is also married, has also left the company. Now, in a bid to deflect from the negative press, Astronomer has given a satirical response with the help of Oscar winner Paltrow, who says she has been hired on a 'very temporary basis' to represent the 'more than 300 employees' at the company. She said that she had been asked to answer some serious questions that the world has had for the company ever since Coldplaygate.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- News.com.au
‘Super popular': La Perouse becomes latest Sydney craze amid $78 million ferry fail
A small suburb in the eastern suburbs is quickly becoming one of Sydney's most popular tourism and fishing spots, with the state government scrambling to find a company to run ferries to and from the area in response to the boom. La Perouse has a population of just 366 according to the most recent ABS census, but has recently become one of the city's most popular sunset spots. The number of visitors has increased after the opening of two Kamay Wharves in March at La Perouse and Kurnell, which took 20 months to build and cost $78 million. The wharves were built to run ferries between Kurnell and La Perouse; however, the NSW Government is struggling to find an operator. In the meantime, the wharf has been opened for fishing and has quickly become one of Sydney's most attractive spots for fishers. visited La Perouse on Wednesday and found that most of the fishers had come from out of the area after hearing about the new wharf online. One fisher from Mount Druitt said he heard about the wharf on Instagram and said La Perouse was a 'super popular' spot for fishing. He said most people fish for salmon or squid in the area and kingfish when the water warms up. 'A lot of people come down here to the rocks just to take photos at sunset, which makes it a bit hard to fish,' he said. 'It's been super popular since the wharf has been built.' Another fisher from Campbelltown was fishing with his father. 'It's actually our first time out here. We heard about it from Facebook,' he said. Another man from out west was fishing alongside his mate from Malabar. 'Honestly we don't really catch much, but it's a good spot,' he said. The wharf being opened for fishing has attracted some controversy from locals, with some saying the area is often left 'a mess'. The complaints led Fisheries NSW to warn fishers in the area to 'do the right thing'. 'It's great to see how many people are fishing these new wharves,' they said in a social media post. 'However, it is clear some fishers are not using common sense or doing the right thing. 'Let's set an example and show we can keep these great facilities clean for everyone to use.' The two wharves are costing taxpayers more than $500,000 a year in maintenance as the state government continues to try to find a contractor to run the ferries. Transport for NSW posted a call out for expressions of interest in July last year but failed to receive a single application. The wharves were originally supposed to cost $18 million, however, costs blew out by $60 million. Ferries originally travelled between the two locations since 1890s before a storm destroyed the wharves in 1974. Influencers embrace La Perouse's 'golden hour' La Perouse has also become a popular tourist spot after The Cape Banks walking trail and heritage-listed Bare Island were flagged as long-term tourism investments by the state government back in 2018. Tours run at Bare Island Fort – which was built in the 1880s to protect Botany Bay from a potential Russian invasion – every Sunday at $15 a pop. At sunset each day, tourists and influencers alike can now be spotted taking photos along La Perouse's coastline. Earlier this year, Randwick City Council endorsed a plan to transform the La Perouse headland into a $100 million 'First Nations Cultural Precinct' including a 'bush tucker restaurant' and an exhibition space. 'This co-designed project will celebrate living culture, restore heritage buildings, create local jobs and welcome the return of cultural objects to Country,' Randwick Council said in May.
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Heartbreak as beloved beach spot is demolished as holidaymakers watch on
The crackdown on "illegally built" buildings at the world-famous Bingin Beach in Uluwatu, Bali began on Monday, drawing huge crowds of angry locals and surfers to gather Huge tearful crowds formed as hordes of officials destroyed villas and restaurants at a beloved beach. The crackdown on "illegally built" buildings at the world-famous Bingin Beach in Uluwatu, Bali began on Monday. The destination is incredibly popular among Australians and global surfers in southern Bali, yet has become a source of frustration for local politicians. Local government officials say none of the buildings have been built with the correct permits, ABC News reported. Bali's governor, I Wayan Koster, marched to the beach alongside demolition workers armed with crowbars and sledge hammers. "The buildings for tourism businesses here are illegal — that's it. We should not let this practice continue. If we let this go on, Bali will be damaged," he said. Do you have a travel story to share? Email webtravel@ Owners of the targeted businesses wailed and screamed in distress as their livelihoods were torn apart by the workers. As they were unable to bring in heavy machinery due to the buildings' steep cliff-side construction, they smashed tables and doors to smithereens during the government-enforced demolitions. ABC News reported that a Balinese woman screamed out: "This is how the bureaucrats work. They've demolished our livelihoods." reports that some travellers have had their bookings voided at the popular destination due to the demolition works. Authorities have denied rumours that the demolition was carried out so a high-end resort can be built. Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater took to social media to condemn the move. He wrote: 'Awful to hear and see that the beachfront at Bingin in Bali has been bought up and all the local (eateries) and other businesses will be demolished to make room for some kind of beach club and not sure what else? "Bali has been completely mishandled and ruined by foreign interests in recent years. I hope something can be done to retain the culture and beauty of what attracted everyone there in the first place.' Known as the "Island of the Gods," Bali is one of the world's top tourist destinations. Yet, the influx of visitors has also led to numerous problems, including disruptive behavior from tourists drawn to the island's idyllic beaches, vibrant food scene, rich cultural heritage, affordable accommodation, and the promise of luxury indulgence. While tourism has been a major economic driver—accounting for over 60% of Bali's economy in 2019—many locals have developed mixed feelings about it. The island has struggled with overwhelming traffic, uncontrolled development, and a growing number of poorly behaved tourists. In 2023, more than five million foreign tourists visited Bali, which has a population of just four million. The island has had several tourist scandals recently, including a visitor who was criticised for posing naked in front of a sacred tree in 2023. American travel publication Fodor's has placed Bali on its 'perennial no list', urging people not to travel there and further add to the island's woes. "This post-pandemic travel rebound has only intensified the strain on the island. While this influx has boosted the economy, it has also placed overwhelming pressure on Bali's infrastructure. Once-pristine beaches like Kuta and Seminyak are now buried under piles of trash, with local waste management systems struggling to keep up," Fodors writes. Earlier this year, faced with the challenges of overtourism, officials in Bali proposed introducing a daily tourist tax, similar to Bhutan's $100 (€£79) Sustainable Development Fee, which is charged to most international visitors. Wayan Puspa Negara, head of the Bali Marginal Tourism Actors Alliance and a lawmaker in Bali's Badung regency, told the South China Morning Post that he envisions Bali 'selecting' tourists, much like Bhutan does. The Himalayan nation restricts its annual tourist intake to just 400,000 people and has previously charged up to $250 (£198) per day for visitors, Euronews reports. Tourists are also obliged to hire a guide, driver and transport from any official tour agency.
