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ABC’s ‘The World This Week’ doesn’t reflect the world Australians live in

The ABC seems stuck in an editorial time warp where the “world” means the US, Europe, and the occasional crisis in the Middle East — all served cold, long after their use-by date.

Perth’s Indian restaurant fined $40k over filthy kitchen and hygiene breaches

“Cockroaches seen during the day indicates a serious infestation. When they were pointed out, the owner was not surprised.”

PNG anti-corruption body in chaos as Australian commissioners clash over corruption claims

It is also reported that almost all expatriate staff are expected to resign, severely weakening the commission’s ability to tackle the widespread corruption PNG is struggling to contain.

Albanese and Allan unveil progress on North East Link project, eyeing reduced emissions and faster travel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised that this investment will cut travel times by 35 minutes, remove 15,000 trucks from local roads, and create thousands of jobs.

Aussie wine takes centre stage at New Delhi’s FINE Ambassadors’ & High Commissioners’ Table

Australia’s offering this year was the Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2015 from South Australia’s Barossa Valley — a rich expression of the nation’s proud winemaking tradition and commitment to sustainable practices.

ACT Chief Minister visits Fiji to strengthen Pacific capital city ties

ACT businesses like Aspen Medical, EPC Solar, and ONA Coffee are expanding in Fiji, driven by deepening city-to-city ties and successful trade missions.

Two charged over threats and abuse at Perth Airport

Police allege the man was talking loudly on a mobile phone and using offensive language.

Victorian principals will soon be able to expel students for out-of-school behaviour – is this a good idea?

The state government says this will “address concerns around harmful behaviour that happens outside school hours […] but affects student and staff safety”.

Tasmanian Premier Rockliff voted out after tight no-confidence motion, lieutenant-governor to decide next steps

Green MP Tabitha Badger further pressed Winter to clarify whether Labor would seek a minority arrangement with the Greens rather than trigger an election.

Australia backs India on ‘action against terror’: Dy PM Marles reaffirm defence cooperation

“India thanks Australia for its unequivocal support to India’s resolute response against the barbaric act of terror.”

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Guramrit Sidhu pleads guilty to running $17 million cross-border drug empire between the United States and Canada

Prosecutors say he orchestrated a sophisticated cross-border operation responsible for moving hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine for distribution.

Premier Allan promises free midday power from October as households struggling now are told to wait

Households without solar, without batteries, without work-from-home flexibility, or without appliances they can schedule in the middle of the day, are being told the state’s renewable success will eventually trickle down to them, just not yet.

Why does cerebral palsy care drop away at 18? One Australian researcher is determined to change that

Although adults now make up 58 per cent of Australians with CP, support systems and healthcare pathways remain heavily focused on childhood.
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