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Commercial free-to-air television has been named Australia’s most trusted news source, with almost 90 per cent of people surveyed saying they place greater trust in it than in social media, AI-generated content and most other sources. The findings were unveiled in Canberra on Tuesday in a Deloitte report commissioned by Free TV Australia, which also said the sector contributes $2.4 billion to the Australian economy. Television figures travelled to the capital for the report’s release, including Sunrise presenter Matt Shirvington, who reflected on the power of shared national moments. “To watch a young up-and-coming athlete called Cathy Freeman to run…

Bayern Munich are not planning a move for Manchester City attacker Rayan Cherki, despite reports linking the 23-year-old with a switch to Germany. Christian Falk, a Bayern insider, said he had asked board member Max Eberl about the France international and was told the club had no intention of pursuing him. Falk also reported that Cherki had never been included on Bayern’s transfer shortlist. The Bundesliga champions instead focused on other attacking targets during the summer and are not expected to revisit the situation in January. Why Bayern Munich are not pursuing Rayan Cherki Bayern’s current attacking options offer little…

A fire broke out on the roof of We Energies’ Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee early on Tuesday, 15 September, with flames reportedly seen at the facility at about 2am. The plant, on West Canal Street in the Menomonee Valley, is operated by We Energies and supplies electricity as well as steam to parts of downtown Milwaukee. We Energies said nobody was injured and that the incident did not affect the plant’s operations. The company has not disclosed what caused the fire or how much damage was sustained. Further details were not immediately available.

Two teenage boys have been charged after allegedly breaking into Perth Zoo and hitting a crocodile with a metal pole. The allegations centre on the incident at the zoo, where the boys are accused of striking the crocodile during the alleged break-in.

Kelly Osbourne has revealed she relapsed into drinking after the death of her father, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, saying grief left her unable to care for herself. The 41-year-old said she is now eight months sober. Speaking on Paul C Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast, Osbourne said she had been sober for more than four years before reaching what she described as “ground zero” following her father’s death last year at the age of 76. “I was a shell of myself. I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t do anything. I was just empty,” she said. “Broken…

European shares slipped as weakness in banking stocks weighed on markets, while concerns over oil-driven inflation added to the pressure. Banks were the main drag on regional equities, with investors also focused on the risk that higher oil prices could fuel inflation and weigh on the wider European economy.

Sebastien Pocognoli has named his first Scotland squad, with Sevilla striker Robbie Ure and Brondby defender Luis Binks among five players receiving their first full international call-ups. Celtic defender Colby Donovan, Hearts winger Josh McPake and Swansea City’s Stephen Welsh are also included for Scotland’s upcoming Nations League fixtures. Hull City forward Oli McBurnie returns to the squad for the first time since winning his last cap in 2021. Goalkeepers Scott Bain and Jon McCracken have also been recalled following Craig Gordon’s decision to retire after the World Cup. Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour is back after a knee injury ruled…

A Michigan Senate debate will go ahead in Detroit on Tuesday evening with an empty podium reserved for Republican candidate Mike Rogers, after his campaign failed to confirm whether he would attend. Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has committed to taking part in the FOX 2 event. The debate, hosted by The Pulse, will be moderated by Roop Raj and is due to begin at 7pm on September 15. Organisers said the invitation to Mr Rogers remained open despite receiving no response to further correspondence. Michigan Senate debate to proceed with open podium FOX 2 and the Michigan Debate Committee invited…

Almost With You, a romantic drama about a grief-stricken Irish musician, will be shown to audiences in Albany next month after being filmed in the Western Australian city and Dublin. The film follows the musician as he finds solace and love within Albany’s traditional music scene during a stop on his tour. Directed by Adam Morris, Almost With You is set to debut at CinefestOZ Albany in October.

The FBI has adjusted its hiring standards amid the departure of hundreds of employees since the start of the Trump administration, prompting Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee to demand an explanation from director Kash Patel. The changes have allowed the bureau, in limited circumstances, to consider applicants who previously admitted to hiring sex workers or stealing from an employer. They also cover cases involving animal cruelty and bestiality before an applicant turned 18. An FBI spokesperson said the changes were restricted to a narrow set of circumstances. The bureau has also relaxed college degree requirements for some prospective agents…