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Truck carrying excavator causes chaos after hitting two Melbourne bridges

All trains on the Sandringham, Frankston, Pakenham and Cranbourne lines were temporarily halted while engineers inspected the bridges for damage.

Fiji scientists create world’s first cassava-based edible coating to replace plastic food wraps

“Fiji’s cassava solution shows that small island nations can lead big changes in the global sustainability movement.”

Australia’s world-first social media age law grows to safeguard more young users

“We know it won’t be perfect from day one, but this is about setting clear expectations and giving young people a healthier, safer start in the digital world.”

Australia charts new path to net zero with carbon removal roadmap

CDR differs from traditional carbon capture and storage (CCS) by targeting carbon already present in the atmosphere rather than preventing its release.

“Massive opportunities ahead”: PM Luxon skips Parliament to advance India–NZ FTA talks with Minister Goyal

Meanwhile, Goyal said he was “delighted to be in New Zealand to review the progress” of the ongoing negotiations.

Perth witnesses its largest-ever Chhath Puja celebration as devotees gather to honour the Sun God

The riverbanks of Burswood resonated with folk songs, bhajans, and the fragrance of incense, transporting many to memories of home in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Riya Bhagwan wins top online award for story on Fiji’s plastic pollution crisis

Launched during the 7th Pacific Media Summit by Niue’s Prime Minister, Dalton Tagelagi, the Vision Pasifika Media Awards celebrate excellence in environmental journalism across the Pacific region.

Dr Vikram Sharma and Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo win prestigious 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

“Each year the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science highlight our country’s exceptional achievements. Australia is a powerhouse of science, innovation and research which has a global impact.”

WA objects to interim cut in skilled-migration allocations for 2025–26

Premier Cook argues that such a cut would limit Western Australia’s ability to secure the skilled workers it needs and risk slowing economic growth.

Australian climber dies attempting to climb Nepal’s 7,126-metre peak Himlung Himal

Multiple attempts to reach him failed before Chin Tark Chan, 49, died below Camp 3 at approximately 6,500 metres.

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Roshena Campbell emerges frontrunner for Liberal Western Metro ticket as Dinesh Gourisetty decides not to contest

The outcome of the Western Metropolitan preselection is expected to be one of the most closely watched internal decisions of the campaign

Pauline Hanson loses Federal Court appeal in Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s racial discrimination case

The judges acknowledged that political debate often involves robust language but said that does not exempt public commentary from Australia's anti-discrimination laws.

Terror suspect in Berlin pride attack Abdul Ballout shot dead by police after manhunt

The man accused of ramming a van into crowds and stabbing bystanders at Berlin's Pride event has been shot dead by police, German authorities...
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