Paddington: The Musical is coming to Sydney in 2027 15. October 2026 (01:34) Hugely successful West End show will open at Capitol Theatre in September 2027, with dates in other Australian cities yet to be announcedGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAustralia, prepare to start guarding your marmalade reserves: the award-winning Paddington: The Musical is on its way.The acclaimed theatre production, which has been running in London’s West End since 2025, will land in Sydney in September 2027, where it will be performed at the Capitol Theatre for 10 weeks.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Sunday morning Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sexual assault reported at frat house near University of Chicago 15. October 2026 (01:32) Alleged assault follows report of gang-rape at frat house at Cornell, which ignited national uproar and criticism onlineA 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted last weekend at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago, as Greek life nationwide faces renewed scrutiny for recurrent misconduct.The incident allegedly took place on Sunday at about 1.50am at the off-campus Alpha Epsilon Pi residence, according to a university daily crime log. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Illegal tobacco increasingly hard to spot, with some fakes in plain packaging featuring Australian health warnings 15. October 2026 (01:32) Government warned that counterfeit tobacco produced by criminal organisations in south-east Asia is becoming more sophisticatedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe black-market tobacco trade continues to thrive as sellers turn to counterfeit packaging to skirt bans, prompting calls for the urgent passing of tougher laws.Intelligence provided to the federal government shows cigarettes in plain Australian-style packaging are being produced illegally at an industrial scale in south-east Asian warehouses. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sydney hospital patient charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fellow patient alight 15. October 2026 (01:30) NSW police allege Raymond James Dungay doused three patients in petrol before setting one alight at Prince of Wales hospital in RandwickFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA patient at a Sydney hospital has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly pouring petrol on three fellow patients before setting one on fire.Raymond James Dungay, 48, was charged with two counts of attempted murder following the alleged attack at Prince of Wales hospital in Randwick on Tuesday evening. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank 15. October 2026 (01:01) Resolution Foundation says ‘crude changes’ to benefits system would probably make it harder for people to workBanning people with anxiety, ADHD or autism from claiming disability benefits would not deliver major financial savings and would probably make it harder for them to get or stay in a job and participate in society, a leading thinktank has warned.The Resolution Foundation said any proposals to make certain mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions ineligible for personal independence payments (Pip) would be “crude changes” aimed at hitting unrealistic savings targets. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
