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Colin Hay slams any use of ‘Down Under’ at ‘March for Australia’ events, says it does not belong to “those who attempt to sow...

"Down Under is ultimately a song of celebration. It's for pluralism and inclusion; unity, not division" wrote the singer, signing off as Colin Hay (immigrant).

‘Our hearts are shattered’: Bhutanese community rallies around family after four-year-old killed in Canberra crash

The family, who are living in Australia on temporary resident visas, are mourning far from their extended relatives and are now faced with funeral arrangements and unexpected expenses during what ABAC described as “the most painful time of their lives”.

CSIRO PhD student charged with planning an imminent terrorist act appears in Brisbane court

Queensland Police have formally opposed his bail application, underscoring the seriousness with which authorities are treating the allegations.

Melbourne doctor’s teen daughter stabbed 11 times outside family home in frenzied attack

Authorities believe the two knew each other, potentially through school, and are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams shares space adventures and inspires students to dream big

She completed three ISS missions, logged 608 days in space, performed nine spacewalks totalling over 62 hours, and became the first person to run a marathon in orbit.

Victorian retailers warned time is running out to secure tobacco licences before crackdown begins

From 1 February 2026, it will be illegal to sell tobacco in Victoria without a licence, as the state steps up efforts to dismantle the black market and the criminal networks behind it.

Banned doctor charged over alleged steroid imports linked to Adelaide clinic

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has issued a public warning about the cancelled and prohibited practitioner, saying he cannot provide any health services and remains under investigation.

Gurraj Singh Bhachu sentenced to home detention over $2.8m mortgage fraud in Auckland

“That behaviour undermines confidence in the lending system and ultimately affects the ability of hard-working New Zealanders to secure finance for their own homes.”

Drivers from India, Nepal and Pakistan to face mandatory tests under new NSW licence rules

Drivers who rack up 13 demerit points will continue to face automatic disqualification from driving on NSW roads, irrespective of where their licence was originally issued.

New Zealand appoints first resident Defence Adviser to India in strategic shift on Indo-Pacific engagement

The appointment follows a year of heightened defence and diplomatic activity between the two countries, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit to India in March.

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China’s ban on fuel exports is deeply worrying for Australian air travellers

On Friday, the Australian Financial Review reported China had notified oil refiners to halt all exports, casting doubt over at least two cargoes due to be shipped to Australia.

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.
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