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$6.5 million restores clean drinking water to WA’s most remote Aboriginal community

The return to safe tap water follows a $6.5 million upgrade to the community’s water treatment plant and pipe network, delivered under the state government’s Aboriginal Communities Water Services program. T

From food to football, Victoria’s vibrant week celebrating the power of diversity

Guided by this year’s theme, “Culture Connects Us All”, the celebrations will culminate in the Victorian Multicultural Festival on 27–28 March at Grazeland, expected to draw large crowds for what organisers describe as the week’s flagship event.

Guramrit Sidhu pleads guilty to running $17 million cross-border drug empire between the United States and Canada

Prosecutors say he orchestrated a sophisticated cross-border operation responsible for moving hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine for distribution.

Why does cerebral palsy care drop away at 18? One Australian researcher is determined to change that

Although adults now make up 58 per cent of Australians with CP, support systems and healthcare pathways remain heavily focused on childhood.

Canada cracks down on extremist symbols, including Khalistan, as sweeping anti-hate bill clears Parliament

Justice Minister Sean Fraser stated the law is designed to target harmful conduct rather than restrict legitimate religious expression.

Cash stolen, shops damaged as thieves target Sydney Indian restaurants and other local businesses

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research said in its latest quarterly update that “steal from retail store” rose 9.3 per cent in the two years to December 2025

NZ set to compete with India’s Indian Premier League and Australia’s Big Bash League with new NZ20 league

Safeguards to ensure the continued visibility and strength of the women’s game will also form a central part of negotiations.

Sydney teen faces fresh terror charges as Melbourne boy accused over ISIS flag import

Victorian authorities emphasised there is no current identified threat to public safety.

Victorian Government unveils Digital Skills Compact to prepare workers for digital future

By 2035, Victoria is projected to require an additional 87,700 digital workers, with digital literacy becoming essential across most occupations.

Arsalan Chaudhary, alleged mastermind of Canada’s largest gold heist, admits to $22.5m theft at airport

Court documents show that Chaudhary, along with two former Air Canada employees, exploited a cargo delivery that had arrived at an Air Canada warehouse.

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Brazen tree theft leaves Indian-Australian family stunned after five pines stolen from Melbourne home

The CCTV footage shows the suspect acting swiftly before driving away, although the vehicle’s registration plate could not be clearly identified.

Do you know a community champion? NSW calls for nominations for 2026 Local Government Women’s Awards

Now in their 19th year, the awards celebrate outstanding women working in local government whose leadership, dedication and public service have helped strengthen communities across the state.

Fiji’s Prime Minister Rabuka reinstates Kamikamica as Deputy PM, declares him his political ‘heir’

Manoa Kamikamica's reinstatement follows the High Court’s decision to dismiss the case against him, paving the way for his return to the senior ranks of government.
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