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Australia’s housing market is expected to weaken further after higher interest rates, changes to property tax concessions and persistent cost-of-living pressures combined to undermine demand, economists have warned. KPMG forecasts national house prices will fall by 1.1 per cent in 2026, with Sydney and Melbourne expected to record the sharpest declines. Unit prices are forecast to prove more resilient, rising by 2.2 per cent this year as buyers increasingly look for cheaper alternatives to detached homes. The warning came as the housing downturn spread beyond Australia’s two largest cities. Cotality data showed national dwelling values fell by 0.7 per cent…

The wife of Dr John Giusti has appealed for prayers after the Texas chiropractor’s hiking group was caught up in a flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Giusti, a father of three from Granbury, Texas, was camping in the canyon when floodwaters swept through the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas on Saturday, August 29. His wife, Janet, said the group was among those reported missing or unaccounted for and asked members of the family’s community to pray for her husband’s safety. The National Park Service has not publicly confirmed Giusti’s identity among those it is trying to locate.…

Patsy Palmer has shared a glimpse of her girls’ weekend in Malibu, posing in a blue swimsuit at a luxury resort. The former EastEnders star appeared relaxed in the striking Instagram photograph, which was posted on Sunday, August 30. Palmer, best known for playing Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap, shared the image as she enjoyed time away with friends in the Californian coastal city.

File server security remains a priority for organisations that retain on-premises storage alongside cloud-based services, with access governance at the centre of efforts to protect sensitive data. Despite continued migration to software-as-a-service platforms, many businesses are maintaining traditional file servers because they offer predictable local storage costs, control over data and backups, support for legacy systems, and fewer concerns about ownership and data sovereignty. Hybrid IT environments, combining local infrastructure with cloud applications, can also help organisations meet regulatory and retention requirements. But the arrangement leaves administrators with the demanding task of ensuring that employees have access only to the…

Arsenal face uncertainty over Julian Alvarez’s future as the club continues to assess whether a move for the Atletico Madrid forward can be completed before the transfer window closes on Tuesday, while Borussia Dortmund consider a loan approach for Ethan Nwaneri. Alvarez is understood to favour a move to Barcelona, but Atletico have made clear they will not negotiate with their La Liga rivals. The club’s board has unanimously backed that position, leaving Arsenal as the most credible alternative should the Argentina international decide to leave Madrid. Arsenal remain interested in the 26-year-old, although the player’s preference for Barcelona has…

A woman was killed and two people were injured when a Jeep SUV collided with a Honda Accord in south-east Houston, police said. The crash happened late on Sunday at the junction of East Orem Drive and Dawn View Lane in the Minnetex area. ([fox26houston.com](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/east-orem-drive-crash-woman-killed-driver-suspected-intoxication?utm_source=openai)) Witnesses told investigators that the Jeep was travelling west at high speed when it struck the Honda as the car was leaving a residential neighbourhood. The female driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants were taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The adult male driver of the…

A legally blind Australian brewer has turned years of difficulty finding work into a growing business, with Jacob Viel’s Blind Boy Brewing now producing 16 varieties of beer in Salisbury, Brisbane. Viel, 38, has spent more than a decade refining his craft and has adapted his brewery so he can work safely and independently. Colour-coded equipment, talking devices and specialist computer software help him manage the brewing process. The business operates from the Food Connect Shed in Salisbury, where Viel runs a small-batch brewery and sells beer through its taproom and cellar door. Blind Boy Brewing also supplies bars, pubs…

Adam Rickitt brought a touch of soap-star glamour to Manchester Village Pride on Sunday, taking to the stage in the city’s Gay Village and revealing a remarkably toned physique as he performed shirtless. The 48-year-old former Coronation Street actor was pictured showing off his six-pack during his appearance at the four-day celebration, which returned to Manchester from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August. Rickitt was among the performers listed for Sunday’s programme, alongside acts including Cascada, Kate Nash, Diana Vickers and Misha B. The event’s listings confirmed his place on the line-up for the day’s live entertainment in the Gay…

ChatGPT has been designated a Very Large Online Platform under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), placing it alongside Reddit and Roblox under the bloc’s most demanding online safety rules. The designation applies to platforms and search engines with at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU. ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox have until the end of December 2026 to comply with the requirements. The DSA prohibits platforms from targeting advertisements at minors and from using sensitive personal information such as a user’s sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or political beliefs for advertising purposes. It also requires greater transparency…

Tottenham have made a surprise approach for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, while Serie A club Como are assessing a move for goalkeeper Robert Sánchez as the Blues look to resolve two late transfer-window decisions. Spurs are understood to be considering Tosin as they seek further defensive cover, with Kevin Danso expected to leave the club. The 28-year-old joined Chelsea from Fulham in 2024 and has since been used primarily as a squad option at Stamford Bridge. Tottenham’s interest comes as Chelsea continue to reduce the size of their first-team squad. The club have invested heavily in central defence this summer…