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Fair Work cracks down on rogue employers with surprise blitz across six cities

Retailers, hair salons, and car washes were among businesses in Hobart, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Cairns that were visited by Fair Work Inspectors, primarily in central business districts.

Bad behaviour in the air leads to arrests, fines and flight bans, AFP warns Easter travellers

“Don’t ruin your holiday plans because of poor choices—your holiday destination will be much nicer than a police holding cell.”

Coalition slams Albanese government over silence on Russian military approach to Indonesia

“The comments from Russia’s envoy in the last 24 hours demonstrate in stark terms the strategic importance of this matter”

Sydney teen charged over alleged encrypted murder-for-hire plot

CAAS contract killings involve outsourcing violent crimes to third parties, often facilitated via online platforms and encrypted communication channels.

Clorox Australia fined $8.25 million for misleading claims on recycled plastic in GLAD bags

“The Court’s decision sends a clear message to companies: misleading environmental claims will not be tolerated.”

Dutton’s housing push rolls on: petrol stations, puppies, and a $10 billion construction pitch

According to the Coalition, housing completions under the Albanese government have dropped by nearly 20 per cent on a per capita basis

Exam bungle forces Premier Jacinta Allan to sack curriculum board amid leadership shake-up

From 2026, the VCAA will introduce backup exams to be used in the event of future leaks, bringing it in line with other jurisdictions.

‘I feel he didn’t get justice’: Sorav Saini’s widow devastated as no charges laid in timber mill death

Sorav, described as “lovely and honest”, had moved to New Zealand from India in 2014 on a student visa, later becoming a citizen.

Trump lashes out at ‘60 Minutes’, demands FCC penalties over Ukraine, Greenland reports

“It is a dishonest Political Operative simply disguised as ‘News’... CBS is out of control and should pay a big price for this.”

Labor announces $2.5 million commitment to Krishna Temple’s new Cultural Centre in Marsden Park

"It will be a beacon for Hindu traditions, a hub for cultural and spiritual harmony, and a testament to Australia's multicultural strength".

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World-first centre launched in Sydney to help cancer survivors thrive beyond treatment

Bringing together academic expertise and community connection, the Centre will lead research aimed at reshaping health systems so surviving cancer also means living well.

Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift

As Bunnings, Australia’s biggest hardware retailer starts selling tiny homes, it feels like a turning point.

Queensland man denied bail after alleged extremist material found on phone

AFP officers visited the man’s home and issued him with official information outlining the illegality of publicly displaying Nazi symbols.
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