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27+ min ago (276+ words) Claims of "legally unreasonable" errors have taken centre stage in a judicial review of the eleventh-hour decision to block a $1 billion gold mine. Regis Resources took former Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to the Federal Court on Wednesday after her Indigenous heritage protection declaration blocked their McPhillamys mine near Blayney from going ahead. The declaration protected portions of the Belubula River based on a "highly controversial" blue-banded bee dreaming story. This forced the cancellation of a tailings dam at the site, rendering the entire project "unviable." Barrister Perry Herzfeld SC, appearing for Regis, argued Ms Plibersek failed to properly consider these consequences. Mr Herzfeld submitted that the dreaming story was raised late in the consultation process by the Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation (WTOCWAC). He argued the lack of independent assessment or scrutiny of these late claims amounted to…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (117+ words) Goodyear will have some delicious barbecue when Mission BBQ opens early next year. The restaurant, which offers all-American fare while honoring America's first responders and military, is opening at 15333 West McDowell Road, likely in the early first quarter of 2026. Mission BBQ was founded by Bill Kraus and Steve "Newt" Newton on September 11, 2011 in Glen Burnie, Maryland.Franchise/partner John Allington tells What Now Phoenix that date was chosen to commemorate 9/11's terrorist attacks. "The founders love America," he adds. Joey Reams | February 11, 2025 Laine Doss | December 3, 2025 Laine Doss | September 25, 2025 Saheba Khatun | December 8, 2025 Riya Singh | December 8, 2025...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (260+ words) Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom credited the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk Wednesday with helping him to have a deeper understanding of Christianity. Newsom said on "The Ezra Klein Show" that Kirk helped him realize that Christianity creates a "sense of belonging" and "community" to millions of Americans that need meaning in their lives. He said that these aspects of Christianity are desperately needed in the U.S. today. "It gives people meaning and purpose. It's powerful " That's powerful. Faith, community, belonging. These are, we're desperate for that. And those are universal," Newsom added. Newsom interviewed Kirk on his podcast, "This Is Gavin Newsom," in March where they discussed and debated a wide variety of issues, including the 2024 election and laws preventing schools from notifying parents about their child's identity. The California governor said that he is more spiritual than…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (450+ words) FILE " An Austin police car follows a driverless Tesla robotaxi in early July in Austin. Federal data show the company's vehicles were involved in four crashes in the city during September. Elon'Musk is doubling down on his promise that Tesla robotaxis in Austin will'be entirely driverless by the end of the year. During an event for his artificial intelligence company xAI, the Tesla Inc. CEO said Tuesday the company's ride-hailing fleet will'be fully autonomous in about three weeks.' "I think it's pretty much a solved problem, we're just going through validation right now," Musk said. RELATED: Tesla releases Robotaxi app to all. But you can't catch a ride yet" and it's still not driverless. He first teased the idea in October that the front passenger seat safety monitors would'be removed by the end of the year. They've been there since…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago (1744+ words) Now that the 2025 elections are over, we can definitively say: this was a very good year for Democrats. According to an analysis by Daniel Nichanian for Bolts, Democrats flipped 21 percent of Republican-held state legislative seats'a huge upset and a harbinger of midterm doom for the president's party. On the Republican side, candidates managed to flip exactly zero seats: not in New Jersey, where Bolts reports the party had high hopes, and not in newly red, Trump-voting districts in New York. And according to Bolts, the overall swing this year is even stronger: 21 percent of GOP-held seats flipped, compared to 2017's 20 percent. What's more, Bolts' analysis looks at legislative seats, so these winning statistics don't even take into consideration big victories on the state executive level, such as Governor-elects Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherill in Virginia and New Jersey, respectively, or…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago (182+ words) After the city of Scottsdale effectively bypassed a possible challenge at the ballot box, a group opposed to building a 1,200-unit housing project near Loop 101 and Hayden Road is threatening to sue the city. Citizen group takes first step toward suing Scottsdale over Axon development After the city of Scottsdale effectively bypassed a possible challenge at the ballot box, a group opposed to building a 1,200-unit housing project near Loop 101 and Hayden Road is threatening to sue the city. Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions sent a demand letter to the city of Scottsdale, challenging a Memorandum of Understanding between Taser-maker Axon and the city that allows for the housing development. TAAAZE's legal team believes the MOU is illegal and invalid. The demand letter, which was sent on Dec. 8, states this "is just the latest in Axon's ongoing effort to…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago (270+ words) The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will play two regular-season games in Mexico City in 2026. Major League Baseball announced the return of "the Mexico City Series on Wednesday. The National League West rivals will play on April 25 and 26 at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu. The Padres played the San Francisco Giants in the Mexican capital in 2023, and the Houston Astros "and Colorado Rockies squared off there "in 2024. "We are honored to bring Padres baseball back to Mexico City for another unforgettable series in 2026," said Padres CEO Erik Greupner. "Our debut there in 2023 was historic, and "this return reflects our continued commitment to celebrate our bi-national fan base and help grow the "game of baseball internationally. "We are excited "to play once again at beautiful "Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in front of passionate Mexican baseball "fans and our faithful fans who…...

2+ hour, 20+ min ago (119+ words) POLSON " A man is facing charges for falsely reporting that his pickup truck " which was later found submerged in a river " was stolen. Polson Police Chief George Simpson says Kobe Schamp reported his pickup truck stolen in late November. That truck, a GMC Sierra, was found submerged on Dec. 3 in the Flathead River near Seventh Avenue West. The vehicle recovery that followed involved specialized resources and several agencies due to challenging conditions. Chief Simpson reports that the appropriate agencies were also notified of the possible environmental impacts from the incident. That resulted in Schamp being issued citations for driving under the influence, reckless driving, failure to give notice of an accident, and false reports to law enforcement authorities....

2+ hour, 27+ min ago (513+ words) I've never seen you like this," Fox News' Harris Faulkner tells the widow of her fervor Erika Kirk publicly implored conspiracy theorists to stop searching for the location of her late husband, Charlie Kirk's, grave on Fox News Wednesday, asking, Can I have one thing?" Online theories have swirled about where the conservative activist has been buried, following his September assassination. Fox News' Harris Faulkner asked Kirk what she made of the theories and how they have affected her and her grieving family. Can I have one thing?" she pleaded. I want to be able to have one thing left that is sacred to our family, to my in-laws, to my babies and to my parents. One thing." The widow added that she does not want to worry about some secular revolutionary" coming into to destroy his grave. Faulkner followed…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (749+ words) (The Center Square) - Arizona schools Superintendent Tom Horne is pushing back against Attorney General Kris Mayes as she threatens legal action over the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account vouchers. Last week, Mayes said she is considering suing Horne regarding a policy change the department made in 2024 that automatically paid out ESA voucher purchases of less than $2,000. ESA vouchers are a taxpayer-funded program, and the money is administered by the Arizona Department of Education. Under the program, the money that would have paid for the student's education in a neighborhood school follows the student to a school of the parents' choice, according to'www.azed.gov/esa. That includes home schooling. Mayes is currently investigating Horne and the department for allegedly mishandling public funds.' These voucher funds allegedly paid for over 200 iPhones, more than 50 smart televisions, numerous gift cards worth up to $500, as…...