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Rachel Griffiths was among the higher-profile guests at Flemington for Champion Stakes Day, attending the Spring Racing Carnival with her husband, artist Andrew Taylor, and their three children. The Golden Globe winner and director of Ride Like A Girl was a regular racegoer during the carnival. Her film told the story of Michelle Payne’s 2015 Melbourne Cup victory aboard Prince of Penzance. Griffiths is also filming a new courtroom drama in Melbourne. The series, titled Slander, will see her play a formidable defamation lawyer and is due to be shown on Stan.

Russell Brand is a “seriously unwell sex addict”, Georgina Baillie, the woman at the centre of the Sachsgate scandal, has said following his conviction for rape and sexual assault. Ms Baillie, now 41, said she felt “very sad and disappointed” after Brand was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court. She said he should acknowledge the harm caused to his victims and take steps to help them recover. “Justice has been served,” she said. “Although he never raped or assaulted me, as I have always said, I didn’t know what happened in the privacy of the rooms that the victims and…

The Trump administration has dropped its lawsuit over mail-in ballots in California following the midterm elections. No further details about the decision or the case were provided.

Jeremy London has clarified his job and housing plea after a post appeared to suggest he was at risk of losing both his employment and his home. The 53-year-old actor, known for 7th Heaven, said he owns a condominium in Florida and insisted he was not homeless or destitute. He said his original message had been prompted by shock over his boss’s behaviour and his reluctance to leave Pennsylvania. “Guys… I have a condo in Florida. People mag out here making me look homeless,” London wrote on X. He added that he had been “in shock” over what had happened…

San Francisco has announced a $12.25 million plan to improve safety around the 16th Street and 24th Street BART stations in the Mission District, combining increased nighttime policing with new community services, better lighting and upgrades near a local primary school. Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Jackie Fielder unveiled the initiative on Friday, November 6, as residents and businesses voiced continuing concerns about drug use, homelessness and disorder around the two busy transit hubs. The package includes $9.25 million from philanthropic organisation Crankstart and a further $3 million in state funding secured by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel. The money will also…

Perth Racing’s 2026 spring racing season is set to put fashion firmly in the spotlight, with Ascot Racecourse preparing for five Saturdays of racing, a $10 million prize pool and a new home for Fashions on the Field. The Pinnacles Carnival begins next Saturday with Champion Fillies’ Day, an event Perth Racing chief executive James Oldring said was a fitting setting for the fashion competition because it celebrated female equine excellence. “With our biggest prize pool to date, I have no doubt the standard of stylish entrants will be spectacular,” Mr Oldring said. The day marks a shift for the…

The Iran war helped drive a dramatic Democratic victory in the US midterm elections, with voters rejecting Donald Trump’s Republicans amid rising living costs, opposition to the conflict and anger over the administration’s approach to Israel, according to an analysis of the result. The Democrats now control both the Senate and the House of Representatives for the next two years. The result reflected wider discontent in American society, with the war intensifying existing concerns over the economy, corruption, immigration enforcement and the influence of wealthy donors and corporations. Donald Trump had expected military action against Iran to force the country…

Jax Taylor has asked a judge to order Brittany Cartwright to pay him about $17,000 (£13,600) a month in spousal support as their divorce proceedings continue. He is also seeking child support, court documents state. Taylor says he has struggled to secure entertainment work and alleges that Cartwright’s statements and actions have harmed his career. His filing puts his average monthly income at $30,334, against expenses of $28,944. He estimates that Cartwright’s company generated more than $630,000 in gross income between January and May. Taylor’s lawyer said his client had not initially intended to seek financial support during the divorce,…

Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly among a number of leading clubs monitoring Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after his impressive start at Villa Park. The 24-year-old Japan international joined Villa from Parma in the summer and has quickly enhanced a reputation that had already attracted interest from several major European sides. Liverpool are said to view Suzuki as a potential long-term successor to Alisson Becker, while Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also understood to be keeping watch. None of those clubs are regarded as making him an immediate priority. Zion Suzuki transfer interest could drive record fee Villa…

Flexible workspaces in Houston are offering entrepreneurs and small businesses an alternative to working from home or committing to a traditional long-term office lease. Urban Office, which has a location in the city’s Heights area, provides private offices, meeting rooms and shared facilities for a range of users, including content creators, mental health professionals, non-profits and corporate teams. The workspace is designed for people who want a professional setting outside their homes while retaining the flexibility to use only what they need. Members can access private offices and collaborative areas, alongside communal kitchens and complimentary coffee. Facilities at the Heights…