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Scoop
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
George 'Fiji' Veikoso Funeral Live-Stream
The family and estate of George 'FIJI' Veikoso wish to announce that the funeral service celebrating the extraordinary life of our beloved George 'FIJI' Veikoso will be streamed live on his official FIJI The Artist YouTube account 9:00 AM FJT 12/08/2025. Through the livestream, we welcome friends, fans, and loved ones, near and far to unite in grief, memory, and celebration of a life that deeply moved hearts around the world. Although gathering in person may not be possible for everyone, this digital space gives those around the world to join in spirit. Viewers worldwide can join the stream at: 9:00 AM FJT (Fiji Time – 12/08/2025) 11:00 AM HST (Hawaii Standard Time – 11/08/2025) 2:00 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time – 11/08/2025) 5:00 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time – 11/08/2025) 9:00 AM NZT (New Zealand Time – 12/08/2025) 7:00 AM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time – 12/08/2025) This will be a time for family, friends and the community to come together in love, remembrance and gratitude for the life of George 'FIJI' Veikoso. Thank you for your continued support, messages of condolence, and prayers during this time. Whether near or far, your love and presence are deeply felt. 'Music is the healer, soothing to my soul…' - F1J1 Sunrise 10 May 1970 – Sunset 24 July 2025
Scoop
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
George 'Fiji' Veikoso Funeral Live-Stream
The family and estate of George 'FIJI' Veikoso wish to announce that the funeral service celebrating the extraordinary life of our beloved George 'FIJI' Veikoso will be streamed live on his official FIJI The Artist YouTube account 9:00 AM FJT 12/08/2025. Through the livestream, we welcome friends, fans, and loved ones, near and far to unite in grief, memory, and celebration of a life that deeply moved hearts around the world. Although gathering in person may not be possible for everyone, this digital space gives those around the world to join in spirit. Viewers worldwide can join the stream at: 9:00 AM FJT (Fiji Time – 12/08/2025) 11:00 AM HST (Hawaii Standard Time – 11/08/2025) 2:00 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time – 11/08/2025) 5:00 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time – 11/08/2025) 9:00 AM NZT (New Zealand Time – 12/08/2025) 7:00 AM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time – 12/08/2025) This will be a time for family, friends and the community to come together in love, remembrance and gratitude for the life of George 'FIJI' Veikoso. Thank you for your continued support, messages of condolence, and prayers during this time. Whether near or far, your love and presence are deeply felt. 'Music is the healer, soothing to my soul…' - F1J1 Sunrise 10 May 1970 – Sunset 24 July 2025
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Block's 1,000th episode premieres tonight; meet the five teams competing in Daylesford
Australia's favourite renovation show is back, and this time, it's bringing bold personalities and new stakes to Daylesford, Victoria. Now in its 21st season, it is also the 1,000th episode of The Block. The Block 2025 premieres tonight, Sunday, July 27, on Channel 9 and 9Now, introducing five dynamic teams competing to turn five identical houses into standout dream homes. Each team comes with their own unique story, from best mates-turned-rookies to police officers juggling parenthood, and a couple who applied seven times before finally making the cut. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Degree MCA MBA others Leadership healthcare Public Policy Project Management Management Artificial Intelligence CXO Technology Digital Marketing Data Science Cybersecurity Finance Healthcare Data Science PGDM Product Management Others Operations Management Design Thinking Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making Strategic Leadership and Transformation Global Business Acumen Comprehensive Business Expertise Duration: 2 Years University of Western Australia UWA Global MBA Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details Also Read: She was smart, popular, and different; so why was Tiffany Salmond let go? When and where to watch Premieres : Sunday, July 27 Live Events Date and Time : Sunday, July 27 at 7:00 PM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Where : Channel 9 and 9Now (on demand) This year, the competition puts all five teams on a more even footing, with identical houses to renovate and brand-new rules aimed at promoting collaboration over conflict. But the personal stories behind the contestants are what truly set this season apart. Sonny and Alicia (Gold Coast, QLD) – The Family-First Tradie Team Sonny, a seasoned plumber, and Alicia, a former dental practice manager, are leaving their three children behind to chase their Block dream. The couple were nearly cast last year and say this opportunity is not just for themselves, but for their kids. Alicia puts it plainly: 'They're our reason for being here.' The pair bring modest reno experience but a strong team dynamic rooted in mutual respect. Robby and Mat (Adelaide, SA) – The Hairdresser Duo with Zero Reno Skills Best friends and business owners Robby and Mat are trading scissors for sledgehammers. With no renovation experience between them, they hope their business smarts and chemistry will carry them through. 'I'd sooner believe my house would burn down than end up on The Block,' Mat joked. The pair hope to break stereotypes and charm viewers with their unique friendship — 'a hairdresser and a barber, gay and straight.' Han and Can (Perth, WA) – Young Love Meets Big Pressure Han, a geologist, and Can, a marketing creative, met online just over a year ago and are now testing their relationship under the ultimate renovation stress. With family support and design ambition, they aim to bring a thoughtful and modern edge to their build. 'The Block made us stronger,' Can said, crediting their shared resilience for getting through the toughest moments. Britt and Taz (Newman, WA) – Police Officers From the Outback Married cops from remote Western Australia, Britt and Taz are juggling parenting and policing duties while tackling The Block's freezing conditions in Daylesford — a big change from their usual 40-degree summers. Taz, who is Aboriginal, sees their appearance as a chance to inspire Indigenous kids. They're keen DIYers but admit the scale of The Block is a leap: 'We've never done anything this big,' said Britt. Em and Ben (Melbourne, VIC) – The Experienced Locals After seven applications, Em and Ben finally made it. The Melbourne couple bring the most renovation experience to the show, having already flipped and built multiple homes. Em is a dance teacher and businesswoman, while Ben is an engineer and aspiring firefighter. They're hoping their polished teamwork and 'mid-century with a Daylesford twist' design will give them the winning edge.
ABC News
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Hottest 100 of Australian songs — when it happens, how to listen and more
The Australian music-loving public was put to the ultimate test in recent weeks when the teams at triple j and Double J asked us to vote in the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs. In typical Hottest 100 fashion, people were given the chance to vote for their 10 favourite songs, this time from the history of Australian music. Getting that list down to 10 is a tough task when you only have a year's worth of music to choose from. When voting for songs from the entire history of Australian music, it felt impossible. This Saturday, we learn which locally made songs Australians love the most. Here's everything you need to know about the countdown. Make sure to join us here on the ABC News site as we take you through every moment in our live blog from 9:30am AEST. Things kick off a little earlier than usual for this Hottest 100: coverage starts at 10am Australian Eastern Standard Time, and you'll hear number 100 play out not long after that. Of course, not everyone lives in the same time zone, so here's what time to tune in around the country. ACT: 10am New South Wales: 10am Northern Territory: 9:30am Queensland: 10am South Australia: 9:30am Tasmania: 10am Western Australia: 8am If you're overseas, click here to find out what time it starts in your part of the world. Now there's one question we can't answer, because we don't know how long the songs will be or how much our esteemed announcers will rave about the tunes played. Put it this way: if you count each song as being roughly 4 minutes long and make some time for the announcers to talk about the songs, interview some artists and chat with music lovers around the country enjoying the countdown, you quickly get to around 10 hours. So, we reckon you'd be safe to assume the number one song will land somewhere around the 8pm mark. Don't hold us to that. Stay tuned early! This countdown will be streamed right across the triple j network, meaning you can tune in on triple j, Double J, triple j Unearthed or triple j Hottest. If you need the radio frequency for triple j in your area, you can find it right here. Otherwise, you can listen online, on the ABC listen app, the triple j app, on your TV, or you could always crash a party and listen to it there. Of course. And while there's nothing stopping you pulling out the cheese and kabana and throwing your own, there is a stack of venues around the country willing to do the dirty work for you. You can find a comprehensive list of Hottest 100 parties happening around the country right here. An esteemed bunch of announcers from across the triple j and Double J families will take you through the countdown on Saturday. Here's a rundown on who you can hear and when. 100–81: Ash McGregor and Dave Woodhead 80–61: Dylan Lewis and Yumi Stynes 60–41: Abby Butler and Tyrone Pynor 40–21: Concetta Caristo and Luka Muller 20–1: Zan Rowe and Lucy Smith Sorry to say, you're already too late. Voting closed last week and the teams at triple j and Double J have been busy crunching numbers ever since. It's not too early to start thinking about how you might vote in the Hottest 100 for this year, though. Keep a running list of your favourite songs of the year and keep your ears on triple j (or eyes on their socials) to find out when voting opens. Heaps! Hundreds of thousands of people voted (as you probably noticed on social media over the past few weeks) and the final tally of votes is a whopping 2,655,826. That means whoever makes it into this Hottest 100 has commanded a serious number of votes, no matter where they place. No idea! But if you want to get a sense for some songs that might make it into the countdown, a bunch of Australian artists and entertainers have revealed their top 10s as part of the Hottest Seat program. If Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gets his way, the winner will be one of these. While triple j usually plays out the 200–101 songs in the annual Hottest 100 the day after the countdown, that's not happening for this one. No information has been released about how we can see the list of songs that just missed out on the countdown at this point. If there are plans afoot, we expect you'll hear about them on the broadcast or on the triple j socials after the countdown. The Hottest 100 of Australian Songs happens from 10am AEST on Saturday 26 July.
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Lions team named: Scotland trio to supply the creativity in first Test v Australia
Ireland players make up majority of team for game in Brisbane Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The British and Irish Lions team for the first Test will have a Scottish fulcrum after Andy Farrell opted for Finn Russell, Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones as his midfield blend. Months of speculation ended at 4pm Australian Eastern Standard Time when Farrell unveiled his side for the match against the Wallabies at Brisbane on Saturday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As expected, Ireland provides the majority of the players and there are eight in the starting XV. There are four from England and the aforementioned three from Scotland but none from Wales. You have to go all the way back to the 19th century for the last time there was no Welsh representative in a Lions Test match. Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu will start for the Lions against Australia in Brisbane. | Getty Images The selection of Russell, Tuipulotu and Jones puts the creative onus on the Scots and it is the first time since 1993 one country has provided the 10/12/13 axis in a Lions Test. On that occasion it was English trio Rob Andrew, Will Carling and Jeremy Guscott who played in the series opener against New Zealand. Transferring chemistry to the Lions stage Russell becomes the first Scot to start a Lions Test match at 10 since Gregor Townsend in South Africa in 1997. The Bath fly-half, on his third Lions tour, was always expected to get the nod after a string of impressive performances over the last month. Tuipulotu and Jones' status was less certain but a head injury to Ireland centre Garry Ringrose opened the door and head coach Farrell opted to go for the Glasgow Warriors centre pairing rather than mix it up by playing one of them with Bundee Aki, who wins a place on the bench. The hope now is that the Russell-Tuipulotu-Jones axis can bring their chemistry to the Lions stage. Jamison Gibson-Park will be at scrum-half having linked up well with Russell in the preliminary matches. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Finn Russell, left, has been picked for the first Test but Blair Kinghorn misses out. | Getty Images There is no place in the squad for Blair Kinghorn who injured his knee during the win over the Brumbies in Canberra last Wednesday. Instead, Hugo Keenan starts at full-back, with the wing berths filled, as expected by Tommy Freeman and James Lowe. No place for Owen Farrell There are no surprises in a front row consisting of Ellis Genge, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong, while captain Maro Itoje is joined by Joe McCarthy in the engine room Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne have been given the nod in the ferociously competitive flanker positions and, alongside No 8 Jack Conan. The versatile Marcus Smith has been named on the bench but Owen Farrell and Henry Pollock both miss out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We are entering the business end of the tour and it is time to put in our best performance to date,' Andy Farrell said. 'We know how motivated the Wallabies will be and we know they are a well organised and dangerous side. 'It s a great occasion and a proud moment for Maro Itoje, who will captain the Test side, but also for those players who get the opportunity to represent the group on Saturday night.' British and Irish Lions team Versus Australia, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Saturday 11:00 BST Lions team: H Keenan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland); T Freeman (Northampton Saints/England), H Jones (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland), S Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland), J Lowe (Leinster Rugby/Ireland); F Russell (Bath Rugby/Scotland), J Gibson-Park (Leinster Rugby/Ireland); E Genge (Bristol Bears/England), D Sheehan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), T Furlong (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), M Itoje (Saracens/England) (C), J McCarthy (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), T Beirne (Munster Rugby/Ireland), T Curry (Sale Sharks/England), J Conan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
