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Young Fijian father swept off Western Australia’s dangerous fishing spot

The 29-year-old had been enjoying a day out with his wife Tongauea, their two young children, and friends at the notorious fishing spot near Albany when tragedy struck.

Australia is forecast to fall 262,000 homes short of its housing target

This is more than just a number; it means the housing affordability crisis will continue unless we act fast.

“It’s an island”: Flood chaos isolates 20,000 in NSW emergency

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast another 50–100 mm of rain for the mid-north coast through Saturday morning, prolonging the flood threat.

Ek cup chai ho jaye, mate? The unbreakable tea bond between Australia and India

Just like India became the world’s largest tea producer, it also became the cultural custodian of chai — a lifeline for millions of Indians

From Tasmania to tandoor: Aussie salmon dominates Indian market

High-end restaurants, rising disposable incomes, and the influence of shows like MasterChef Australia are transforming local tastes.

Westpac braces for biggest job cuts in a decade as new CEO eyes major overhaul

The looming cuts follow Westpac’s disappointing first-half results earlier this month, which saw investor confidence wane as margins tightened

Albanese wraps up tour with historic Vatican visit and renewed regional ties

The Prime Minister then travelled to the Vatican to represent Australia at the Papal Inauguration of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV.

What’s the obscure Australian online safety standard Elon Musk’s X is trying to dodge in court?

Compared with the social media ban for under-16s, this standard has been a side issue in the broader topic of online safety.

Tragic oversight: Hospital staff claim ‘no memory’ of urgent blood test request for Sandipan

Only Sandipan’s father was present in court on Tuesday. Outside, he expressed frustration at the condolences offered.

Illegal workers living on the job: How ABF officers uncovered visa scams in Far North Queensland

“Protecting vulnerable migrant workers, reminding employers of their legal obligations and assisting those in need were the three pillars of our deployment"

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Cash stolen, shops damaged as thieves target Sydney Indian restaurants and other local businesses

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research said in its latest quarterly update that “steal from retail store” rose 9.3 per cent in the two years to December 2025

NZ set to compete with India’s Indian Premier League and Australia’s Big Bash League with new NZ20 league

Safeguards to ensure the continued visibility and strength of the women’s game will also form a central part of negotiations.

Sydney teen faces fresh terror charges as Melbourne boy accused over ISIS flag import

Victorian authorities emphasised there is no current identified threat to public safety.
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