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Fiji Muslim League says McDonald’s not Halal despite FIANZ certification

McDonald’s Fiji has maintained that its chicken products, including McChicken and Chicken McNuggets, continue to be certified Halal by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ).

Bendigo community shattered after 15-year-old student hit and killed by a truck

Despite the efforts of a passer-by who performed CPR and multiple paramedics who rushed to the scene, the teenager could not be saved.

$56 million development with more than 160 new townhouses fast-tracked in Melbourne’s south-east

The project will include a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, each with a garage.

Medicare urgent care clinics reach two million visits as rollout expands nationwide

New data shows the number of visits to these clinics has climbed to almost 26,000 per week nationally, with demand expected to keep growing as more centres open.

Liberal Senator Smith wants Indian oil refineries sanctioned, calls to ban imports to Australia

Senator Smith said that while the government had strengthened sanctions against Russia, Australia was not doing enough to address the indirect flow of Russian oil revenue.

Fiji marks 55 years of independence with PM Rabuka calling for unity

Rabuka paid tribute to Fiji’s founding fathers and communities, acknowledging contributions from iTaukei, Indo-Fijians, Rotumans, Chinese, Europeans, Pacific Islanders, and all who call Fiji home.

Australia thanks India for offer to maintain Navy ships, signs first mutual submarine rescue arrangement in Indian Ocean

Key agreements included the Australia–India Implementing Arrangement on Mutual Submarine Rescue Support, and progress on the 2024 Air-to-Air Refuelling arrangement.

Albanese and Ley welcome US-brokered Gaza peace deal

"There is a very long road to recovery in Gaza, securing long-term peace and building the Palestinian state."

Melbourne airport worker allegedly forged ID cards to enter restricted zones

These multiple fraud charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

Truck driver Navjeet Singh, who travelled to India after deadly crash, granted bail as Manitoba Premier criticises ruling

Navjeet Singh, who allegedly fled Canada for nine months to avoid arrest after a crash that killed a Manitoba mother and her eight-year-old daughter, is accused of turning off his truck’s data recorder, falsifying driving logs, and failing to take required rest hours, with police saying he never returned for a post-crash interview.

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“Failure of leadership”: Calls for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to resign over alleged CFMEU corruption

"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."

“Nice start, everyone played well”: Travis Head leads Australia to commanding T20 World Cup win over Ireland

Australia are also set to receive a major boost with veteran batter Steve Smith expected to join the squad during the tournament.

Free swimming lessons made permanent for Northern Territory primary students

“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”
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