How Australia became a consistent Winter Olympics performer
Australia has won medals at every Winter Games since 1994 and Milano Cortina 2026 is already its best ever Winter Olympics, with most success coming in moguls and snowboarding.
2026/02/17
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A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot examines her response to betrayal
Gisèle Pelicot's memoir recounts that police in 2020 uncovered images and videos showing her being assaulted and that her husband was tried in 2024; the book traces her personal recovery and public role.
2026/02/17
Jobcentre on Wheels to arrive in six areas as part of employment support
The Department for Work and Pensions will add nine Jobcentre on Wheels vans across six areas after pilot trials, and DWP data showed more than half of visitors were not receiving benefits.
2026/02/17
Topshop returns to UK high streets with 32 stores reopening
Topshop and Topman are reopening 32 UK high-street locations, with products also available via John Lewis's online platforms and in stores; the relaunch coincides with London Fashion Week and will include a Piccadilly Circus takeover and other activations.
2026/02/17
Businesses urged to lock the door on cyber criminals as government campaign launches
The UK government has launched a campaign promoting the Cyber Essentials scheme to help businesses protect against common online threats, after new figures showed high incident rates and significant average costs to firms.
2026/02/17
Ice rink shooting in Pawtucket leaves at least two dead
Police say at least two people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting during a high school hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
2026/02/16
Hurling legends to appear at Lámh Dhearg fundraiser chat show.
Belfast GAA club Lámh Dhearg will host a fundraiser chat show on Friday March 6 at 8pm featuring Neil McManus, Anthony 'Dalo' Daly and Liam Sheedy; tickets are £15 and online sales close March 5.
2026/02/16
Shared Island fund cuts Donegall Pass community centre electricity bill by £7,000 a year
Dublin-funded Shared Island grants paid for solar panels and battery storage at Donegall Pass Community Centre, saving about £7,000 in electricity costs last year and reducing emissions by roughly 13 tonnes CO2e annually.
2026/02/16
A quarter of parents report their children are not getting mental health support
A Harvard survey of 173,000 U.S. households found that among families with a child needing mental health care, about 24.8% reported unmet needs and many cited access difficulties; gaps were larger in homeschooled, single-parent, uninsured and Medicaid households.
2026/02/16
Shared Island Initiative helps Donegall Pass Community Centre cut £7,000 a year in electricity bills
Funding from the Republic of Ireland's Shared Island Initiative paid for solar panels and battery storage at Donegall Pass Community Centre in Belfast, saving about £7,000 in annual electricity costs and reducing roughly 13 tonnes of CO2e each year.
2026/02/16
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