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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.”

Albanese doubles remote jobs and boosts health funding in new Closing the Gap push

Among the headline measures is a $299 million investment to double the Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program from 3,000 to 6,000 jobs.

Hero teen’s triple zero call after four-kilometre swim that saved family at Western Australia beach revealed

About 6pm, Austin, his 47-year-old mother Joanne, and his siblings Beau, 12, and Grace, 8, were caught in strong offshore winds while kayaking and paddle boarding.

‘Your life will become very uncomfortable’: AFP chief warns extremists and hate groups

Opening her address at Senate Estimates on Wednesday evening, Commissioner Barrett said it was the AFP’s first appearance since the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025, which remains the subject of an active criminal investigation and a Royal Commission.

Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy plot in nation’s capital

A 25-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday and are due to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.

Victoria Police search man over lewd act at busy bus stop

Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.

School shooting in Canada leaves 10 dead, dozens injured

Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.

Court fines western Sydney medical centre $36,000 over nurse underpayments

The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $30,000 fine on Well Health Medical Services Pty Ltd, which previously ran the Well Health Medical Hub in Merrylands, and a further $6,000 penalty on its sole director, Irfan Khan.

‘Secret location’ arrest photo sends warning to Kazem Hamad’s crime syndicate across Australia

Hamad remains in custody at a secret location in Iraq, with the AFP confirming it is actively supporting the Iraqi investigation by sharing operational intelligence linked to crimes the force believes were committed or directed in Australia.

Uber driver Satwinder Singh jailed for seven years for rape of teen, Court allows media to publish photo

During sentencing, Singh’s defence argued for a reduced term, citing his Sikh Indian background and the fact that he had only lived in New Zealand for 11 years.

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Victorian government targets underquoting with new property price disclosure rules

The lack of transparency has contributed to underquoting, where initial estimates are set below the likely sale price, leaving buyers competing without accurate information.

Armed attacker Ayman Mohamad Ghazali killed, rammed truck into Michigan synagogue packed with little children

Security personnel at the synagogue opened fire on the suspect, who was later found dead inside the burning vehicle.

Body found on remote New Zealand island identified as missing Indian man Ferzil Babu

Police said Ferzil Babu had been missing since 1 May 2024 after he went rock fishing at The Gap, a well-known fishing spot at Taiharuru.
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