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A 13-year-old struck at roundabout, taxi driver under investigation after allegedly leaving scene

The incident remains under investigation, and police have not yet announced any prosecution outcome.

Konstas cut, Maxwell gone: Selectors swing axe as Cricket Australia makes brutal contract call

Perhaps the most surprising omission is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who returned to the Test side during the summer after a long injury lay-off

Tarsem Singh charged over high-speed crash that killed pregnant teen and unborn child in US

Tarsem Singh appeared in court in Darke County this week, where he was formally charged over the February incident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Ashlee Holmes.

RBA moves to scrap card surcharges and cut payment costs for businesses

The biggest change for consumers will be the removal of surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards across the designated eftpos, Mastercard and Visa networks from 1 October 2026.

ATO and Fair Work crackdown on ‘fake contractors’ amid rising concerns across key industries

Under the Fair Work Act 2009, courts can impose substantial penalties for sham contracting, including fines of up to $19,800 for individuals and as much as $495,000 for larger businesses, or three times the amount underpaid.

Scammers pose as ‘saviours’ to steal millions from Aussies in escalating phishing attacks

In one case cited by authorities, a victim lost $350,000 in cryptocurrency within 18 hours after being convinced their digital wallet had been compromised.

Victorian Multicultural Festival draws crowds to Grazeland for weekend of culture, food and music

For many attendees, the weekend was more than just a festival — it was a reflection of modern Victoria, where cultures meet, share and grow together.

Albanese government opens $40 million grant for multicultural community infrastructure

Eligible projects include community hubs and centres, museums, libraries and art spaces, meeting and conference facilities, performance spaces and sporting areas.

National cabinet backs fuel excise on petrol and diesel will be cut in half as prices hammer households

The cut will reduce the excise from 52.6 cents a litre to about 26.3 cents a litre, with the change due to take effect from Wednesday.

Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by police in Victoria’s north-east after seven-month manhunt

The two officers were killed while executing a warrant at Freeman’s property, an incident that shocked the state and triggered a massive search

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Here’s why Pauline Hanson keeps losing against Australian intellectual elites despite valid arguments

The English language is not a colonial relic to be apologised for. It is the operative language of Australian civic life, of courts, parliaments, hospitals, workplaces and schools.

Indian-origin Flying Officer Nandini Rajpurohit makes history as part of Australia’s first space operations unit

With a STEM background in computer science, mathematics and statistics, Rajpurohit said space was becoming increasingly critical to operations across all military domains.

“Let’s purge New Zealand of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims”: Police assess Brian Tamaki remarks as Indian PM Modi’s historic visit nears

In a video posted on social media on Wednesday, Tamaki accused Modi of allowing violence against Christians in India and suggested similar actions should occur in New Zealand.
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