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One of Australia’s biggest casino operators is in trouble. Will Queensland come to Star’s rescue?

Days after opening the $3.6bn Queen’s Wharf precinct in Brisbane, Star Entertainment is seeking government help to stay afloat

The Guardian - AU

Star unsuitable for casino after damning second probe

Star Entertainment is battling financial woes and uncertainty over the future of its Sydney licence after a fresh inquiry highlighted a litany of failures.

AAP

Whale knocks fisherman unconscious with a tail slap to the face

A witness likened the blow to getting hit by Mike Tyson, saying it was an incredible force. Official calls the encounter "extremely rare."

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EverQuest players want 'a hard game' because 'the challenge leads to a sense of accomplishment,' says designer

EverQuest has been going for 25 years now. Is its difficulty part of the key to its longevity?

PC Gamer

Capacity crunch: why the UK doesn’t have the power to solve the housing crisis

Our inadequate electricity network is stopping the building of thousands of new homes. And the necessary move to low-carbon heating and cars is only increasing demand

The Guardian - UK

7 best Denis Villeneuve movies, ranked

Our picks for the best movies directed by Denis Villeneuve include "Sicario," "Arrival" and "Dune"

Tom’s Guide

Star returns to profit, welcomes new Bell inquiry

Star Entertainment Group has posted a $9.1 million first-half profit, but revenue was down 15 per cent as it faced increased competition and weaker spending.

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UK households can get cash for switching electricity off again tonight

The National Grid ESO scheme hopes to reward customers for helping to reduce strain on Britain's electricity supplies

Manchester Evening News

National Grid will pay Britons to switch off energy for second day running

The grid has had to take unusual measures to ensure stable supply, but experts say it shows the system is working

The Independent UK

Households to be paid again to slash electricity use as coal plants set on standby

The grid has had to take unusual measures to ensure stable supply, but experts say it shows the system is working

Evening Standard

Households to be paid to cut power use two days in a row as margins remain tight

The grid has had to take unusual measures to ensure stable supply, but experts say it shows the system is working.

The Independent UK

Households could be paid to slash electricity use for second day in a row

If confirmed, the Tuesday session of the so-called Demand Flexibility Service would come just 24 hours after the first live run today

Wales Online

Demand Flexibility Service: Households could be paid to slash electricity use for second day in a row

Grid operator says it could call the second ever live run of scheme paying businesses and households to turn off some appliances for an hour or two on Tuesday

Evening Standard

NSW casino regulator defends decision not to revoke Star’s licence and instead issue $100m fine

The NSW Independent Casino Commission says taking away the licence would have meant thousands of employees out of work overnight

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Incoming Star CEO plans to 'rebuild trust'

Incoming CEO at Star Entertainment Group Robbie Cooke has vowed to "rebuild trust" as he steps into the top job at the embattled gaming company.

Wales Online

'Convene emergency Cobra meeting over blackout risk'

Calls for PM to spell out her plans for country over risk to energy supplies

Daily Record

What energy bills support should we expect as Liz Truss becomes new Prime Minister?

Details on the plans are still limited, but are set to be announced later this week.

Wales Online

Liz Truss planning to freeze energy bills at £2,500 - what it means for you and your family

What to expect in the coming days, months and years

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The Independent UK

What support is expected on energy bills?

The Government has still not revealed what it plans to do about bills this winter.

AAP

Gaming regulator receives Star report

The NSW gaming regulator has received Adam Bell's report on the suitability of The Star to hold a casino licence, but there is no word on its public release.

The Guardian - UK

Energy use is a ‘decision for individuals’ insist No 10 and Truss allies

Senior Tories rule out asking households to reduce energy use despite planning for winter blackouts

The Independent UK

No need to cut energy use and no risk of winter blackouts, No 10 tells public

UK can cope as not dependent on Russian gas imports, says Downing Street spokesperson

ABC News

Former Star CEO admits issues raised at inquiry suggest 'cultural' problem at casino

Matt Bekier faces his second day of questioning less than two months after resigning amid allegations of money laundering, fraud and criminal infiltration at the Sydney casino.

Chronicle Live

Locked up: The dangerous offenders who used weapons to commit heinous crimes in North East

We take a look at some of the offenders who were sent to prison for committing crimes using weapons such as knives, machetes, glass and even household items

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