National Rugby League Under Pressure to Block Return of Israel Folau to Australian Sport

The Avalanches have shared some behind-the-scenes footage from the recording of their third album ‘We Will Always Love You’ to Twitter.The plunderphonics duo recorded the Australian Boys Choir for the record’s single and title track, which features Blood Orange.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorStone Canyon Entertainment has announced the start of production on “Who Are the Marcuses,” a feature documentary about a mysterious couple who donated half a billion dollars to Israel, the largest single gift in the history of the state.Matthew Mishory is directing, with Stone Canyon’s Bradford Schlei and Alvaro Fernandez producing, and executive producers Marc Bennett and Rhino Films’ Stephen Nemeth.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralia’s proposed legislation that will make tech giants pay local media firms for news has not yet become law. But already it is sparking historic – and contrasting – reactions from Google and Facebook, the world’s two largest vectors for digital advertising.The proposed News Media Bargaining Code was born of a study from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in April last year.

The National’s Bryce Dessner has announced plans to release a new classical album – ‘Impermanence/Disintegration’ and shared two tracks.The record, sees Dessner teaming up with the Australian String Quartet, and is due to be released on April 2.He has shared the tracks ‘Emergency’ and the title track, which you can listen to below.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRupert Murdoch’s News Corp said it reached a three-year partnership with Google under which it will provide news content from publications worldwide in return for “significant payments by Google.”Among the News Corp sites joining the Google News Showcase are the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and the New York Post; the U.K.’s the Times and Sunday Times and the Sun; and in Australia, publications including the Australian, news.com.au, Sky News, and

As Hollywood continues to grapple with the far-reaching and damaging effects of Covid-19, on the other side of the world Australia and New Zealand are bucking the downward trend.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that Arkansas' law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel is unconstitutional.A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S.

direct to your inboxFormer Wigan Warriors forward Gabe Hamlin returned to the field today after completing a two-year drugs ban.Hamlin turned out for Cronulla Sharks in a trial match against St George Illawarra Dragons and put in an impressive performance, 22 months since last taking to the field.He was suspended by the Warriors in April 2019 after he returned a positive sample following their opening-round clash with Leeds Rhinos earlier that year.

Steven Spielberg has been awarded Israel's prestigious 2021 Genesis Prize in recognition of his contribution to cinema, his philanthropic works and his efforts to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, organizers announced Wednesday. The $1 million award is granted each year to a person for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values.

Hatem Abd Elhamed has landed in Israel as he nears a return to Hapoel Be'er Sheva.The defender has been granted a move back to his homeland after being unable to settle in Glasgow.Elhamed has been separated from his family during the Covid-19 pandemic but he enjoyed an emotional reunion airport reunion with his son.The 29-year-old's agent Dudu Dahan shared footage, which appeared to be captured by local TV news, of the pair embracing once again after months apart.Elhamed made 30 appearances for

JERUSALEM -- Music legend Stevie Wonder on Tuesday was awarded Israel's Wolf Prize, headlining a group of laureates in the arts and sciences receiving the prestigious recognition.Wonder was recognized for “his tremendous contribution to music and society enriching the lives of entire generations of music lovers,” according to a statement from President Reuven Rivlin's office.The Wolf Foundation is a state-owned entity that issues the award to promote excellence in science and the arts.

At the heart of Losing Alice,a new drama series from Israeli Dori Media is a Faustian bargain. Alice (Ayelet Zurer), a 40-something female film director stuck in a personal and professional rut, becomes obsessed with a young screenwriter femme fatale (Lihi Kornowski).

2 min read Following an expected backlash and ‘shitstorm’ that would come with Israel Folau returning to rugby league in Sydney, the St George Illawarra Dragons have decided to pull out of discussions to sign the player before the issue was to be discussed by the NRL.

National GeographicDocumentary Films has acquired the worldwide rights to Sundance doc Playing With Sharks. The feature, which premiered in the world doc competition,follows the life of iconic Australian conservationist and filmmaker Valerie Taylor, whose life’s work has become the basis for much of what we know about sharks today.

St.George Illawarra has sent an application to the NRL in a bid to get Israel Folau’s services in a two year deal. The decision is being considered, despite ARLC chairman Peter V’landys’ indications that Folau would no longer be able to play after his homophobic controversies in 2019.Folau has already harmed the queer sporting community, but his acceptance into the Dragons despite this will only compound his damage further.