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Will new $10,000 apprentice payments help solve job shortages in construction?

The federal government has committed to an ambitious target of building 1.2 million new homes over the next five years through the National Housing Accord.

Deadly stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh claims over 30 lives; opposition blames poor crowd management

Among the casualties were women and elderly individuals, with many others crushed under the pressure of the uncontrolled crowd.

‘Your quest, your way’ – Scouts have the time of their lives at Australian Jamboree

Our local scouts met scouts from international contingents from the UK, Norway, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, New Zealand and other countries, swapped unit and district badges with them and made new friends.

Trump offers federal workers ‘resign and get paid’ deal

The administration expects 5-10% of employees to take the offer, which could lead to an estimated $100 billion in savings, according to a senior official.

Fugitive drug syndicate suspect caught on yacht off NT coast

ABF acting Chief Superintendent Sonya Boylan warned against aiding criminal ventures, stating that serious penalties, including jail time, await those who facilitate illegal activities for profit.

Caravan packed with explosives found in Sydney, potential to cause ‘mass casualty event’

A note with antisemitic sentiments and a reference to a Jewish synagogue was also found inside.

$700 million Kwinana Freeway upgrade to ease congestion and boost economy

With $350 million from the Albanese Government, this major project aims to ease congestion, improve safety, and support economic growth.

Trump freezes federal grants funding to purge “woke” policies

Advocacy groups have rushed to court, calling the order a “life-and-death” issue for vulnerable communities.

Former Fijian minister dies after sudden collapse at Pacific Harbour

Police confirmed they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden incident.

Parents warned over rise in AI-generated child abuse material

AFP Commander Helen Schneider warned that young people might not realise creating AI-based content featuring classmates could amount to a criminal offence.

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Fake Home Affairs officers knock on doors, Australians warned of new immigration scam

The Department of Home Affairs stressed that genuine Home Affairs officers do not visit people’s homes to collect photographs, fingerprints or other biometric information.

Fiji deports Indian fugitive wanted in $555,000 investment fraud case

Authorities allege Kalokhe and his associates attracted investors by offering unusually high and guaranteed returns through investment schemes, collecting substantial amounts of money before allegedly diverting the funds.

“We support a free and open Indo-Pacific”: IAF Group Captain Arun Kumar on India–Australia ties at Exercise Pitch Black

Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Force's largest multinational air combat exercise, hosted out of Darwin since 1983. The 2026 edition runs...
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