2 min read In line with today being Trans Day of Visibility and the current negativity towards the trans community I thought it timely to share some thoughts on trans inclusion in sport.
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WATCH: How great leaders take on uncertainty. Article continues after video.Chaired by Greens senator Barbara Pocock, the committee urge the federal government to take part in a 100:80:100 model."Whereby employees retain 100 per cent of the salary while reducing their hours to 80 per cent while maintaining 100 per cent productivity," the report stated.As witnessed in international trials, the four-day working week has, thus far, retained the productivity of staff, with some companies continuing to adopt the model permanently.The four-day work week is said to improve workers' wellbeing.So, what does this mean for us?While Labor and Coalition senators have unanimously supported these recommendations, the suggested policy changes are not guaranteed to take place.Acknowledging the impact it could have on "social policy", the committee have passed the baton to the federal government."It is now the role of government to consider the report and its recommendations within the context of broader budgetary and legislative constraints," Labor senators Deborah O'Neill, Jana Stewart, and Linda White wrote.This release of this report aligns with the recent completion of the first large-scale four-day work week trial. Results from the British trial (that branched across 33 companies) confirm that staff were more productive, revenue rose from eight per cent, and 67 of employees reported they were less burnt out.The four-day working week has garnered international attention following the adoption of more hybrid working models post-pandemic.Aimed to better the wellbeing of full-time workers, lead researcher of the trial told Bloomberg, "For the wellbeing of people who have jobs, it’s critical that we address the structure of the work
.2 min read In line with today being Trans Day of Visibility and the current negativity towards the trans community I thought it timely to share some thoughts on trans inclusion in sport.
Chivalry isn’t dead!
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Kelvin Harrison Jr. spent up to six hours a day playing the violin in preparation for his latest film “Chevalier.” The period drama, set before the French Revolution, follows the life of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, also known as Black Mozart. The Searchlight Pictures film also stars Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan and Minnie Driver. Speaking with Variety, Harrison Jr. said despite being raised in a musical family (his father was a classical musician and a music teacher) he didn’t know about Chevalier. “I had no clue who he was, but he was pretty bold, and I was blown away by him,” he says.
EXCLUSIVE: Principal photography has begun on Take My Hand, a romantic drama feature starring Radha Mitchell (Finding Neverland), Adam Demos (UnReal), Bart Edwards (The Witcher), Meg Fraser (Bloody Hell) and former Big Brother contestant Xavier Molyneux making his film debut.
Junior doctors in England will stage a four-day strike in April after talks with the Government failed to resolve a bitter row over pay.
EXCLUSIVE: Non-English language drama streamer Walter Presents has acquired a package of five drama titles from Beta for release on its services in Australia and New Zealand.
TWICE have announced six new shows in North America and Australia for their upcoming ‘Ready To Be’ world tour.Today (March 23), the popular K-pop girl group announced on Twitter that they are adding two new shows to the Australian legs of their ‘Ready To Be’ tour. They include a second Sydney show on May 2, as well as a follow-up Melbourne concert on May 7.As for the North American leg of TWICE’s upcoming world tour, it will see the addition of four new stops – three in the US and one in Canada.
Nathan Henry is set to appear on the upcoming series of I'm A Celebrity Australia.The Geordie Shore star, 32, is reportedly set to jet off to South Africa, where the reality TV show is filmed, in a matter of weeks, after landing the "huge opportunity". An insider said Nathan, who joined the cast of MTV's Geordie Shore in 2011, "really wants" to do the show and it's came at the perfect time for the reality star.
MAFS' youngest couple, Ollie and Tahnee? Long-lasting love we hope. Watch Below: Married At First Sight 2023 first lookMarried at First Sight Australia season 10 is now fully underway, and as we watch the first couples enjoy their honeymoon we also got to meet Tahnee and Ollie.The delightfully nice wedding was exactly that - nice. easy even.
Sir Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel an upcoming performance in Australia due to a mystery illness. The 78-year-old was due to play in the city of Geelong alongside his support acts Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens, as part of his ongoing A Day On The Green tour.
Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan share the screen once again. The Aussie stars reunited for a spook-tacular special of the hit BBC sitcom Ghosts as part of this year's Comic Relief. The comedy sketch saw the singer, 54 arrive at Button House to see if it was suitable a concert venue, but when left alone with the ghosts, she tells them all to 'shut up' letting on that she can actually see and hear them.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Just as Harvey Weinstein’s Los Angeles legal battle came to a close, another accuser has publicly come forward to reveal her identity. Kate Jaggard was set to be Jane Doe No. 5 in Weinstein’s 2022 rape trial, but she was ultimately never called to testify. In turn, the four charges associated with her allegations were dropped. Little details were shared about Jaggard, other than her being an actor and model who lives in Australia. She is represented by attorney Gloria Allred, who revealed her identity to the media on Tuesday following the final hearing in Weinstein’s L.A. case.
It's been two long months for some of us as we've battled through the coldest and darkest nights of the year - or so we hope!
Married At First Sight Australia fans were left gobsmacked after one groom was exposed for dating other women in the lead-up to his wedding day.
Adam Lambert is enjoying his time in Sydney and making sure he spends time with fans!
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have some busy days ahead of them as he prepares to go back on the road and she starts filming different projects, so meanwhile, they are soaking up their time together.They did so by spending a day out on the beach, soaking up the sun too, during a sunny Sydney day.The couple seemed to have had the perfect family beach day, as they were joined by their two daughters, Sunday Rose, fourteen, and Faith Margaret, twelve.WATCH: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share romantic moment on stageMORE: Nicole Kidman swears by this light therapy skincare wand and it's on sale right nowThe family-of-four were photographed during their day out together, all clad in swimwear, enjoying dips into the ocean, walks along the water's edge, and quality time chatting while laying out on the sand atop beach towels.Given summer is just now wrapping up in Australia, Nicole dressed perfectly to protect herself from the sun, opting for a black, ribbed rashguard by Rip Curl with tiny shorts attached, long sleeves, and a mock neck.MORE: Why Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban will be staying in different places for the next few monthsShe further shielded herself from the sun by accessorizing with oversized, tortoise shell sunglasses and a large straw hat.
Maisie Peters has taken on Green Day’s iconic pop-punk anthem ‘Basket Case’ for Triple J’s Like A Version.Originally released in 1994 as the third single from Green Day’s game changing ‘Dookie’ record, Maisie Peters confidently added a dreamy pop twist to the angsty song.“I wanted to do something slightly unexpected and Green Day were one of the first bands I discovered when I was 12. I loved that song, I loved ‘21 Guns’ [from 2009’s ‘21st Century Breakdown’] and ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’ [from 2004’s ‘American Idiot].
Kanye West‘s lawsuit against an Australian burger bar has been dismissed in Federal Court.The rapper filed the suit last October, claiming Victoria burger joint College Dropout Burgers and its owner Mark Elkhouri were using the name of his 2004 album debut, ‘The College Dropout’, without his permission.West also alleged that the branding constituted misleading and deceptive conduct, and that the bar was attempting to profit by false association with the star and his brand.As the Herald Sun reports, Ye’s case was thrown out by the Federal Court of Australia in Melbourne today (March 3). Elkhouri’s lawyers told the court that West had failed to respond to them on multiple occasions, and had “no genuine interest in this proceeding”.Lawyer Craig Smith sought to have the suit dismissed on three grounds related to non-compliance with court procedures.Justice Shaun McElwaine agreed with Smith, saying that West had “commenced proceedings with all guns blazing” only not to take a “step thereafter”.The court heard that the ‘Donda’ artist’s initial legal team had withdrawn from the case.
Olivia Frazer has been incredibly successful on OnlyFans, banking $500,000 in her first few months on the X-rated platform. But now the Married At First Sight star's reputation as an up-and-coming adult star seems to have stalled her other opportunities. Daily Mail Australia can reveal Rainbow Formal Sydney 2023 hosted by hotel giant Hilton and children's charity Minus18 for World Pride has uninvited Frazer, 29, because of her OnlyFans career.
Hailey Bieber sat down for an interview with her very own husband, and she spilled all the tea.