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Asbestos has been found in children’s coloured sand. What’s the risk to kids?

The sand subject to the recall was manufactured in China and sold by several Australian retailers, including Officeworks and Woolworths.

Australia and Nepal celebrate 65 years of strong friendship and partnership

Nepal’s Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, marked the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Australia, calling the partnership “built on mutual respect, lasting friendship, and shared democratic values.”

Dr Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar named WA Young Australians of the Year

The pair, co-founders of the educational service MAN UP, experienced challenges transitioning from high school to adulthood and recognised that harmful masculinity stereotypes often leave young men without the skills to manage emotions or build healthy relationships.

South Australian woman wins four-year long fight over $104 parking fine

The driver, accused of double parking her silver Hyundai on Boucaut Avenue in Blakeview in 2021, claimed she was not parked but held up in stationary traffic.

Darwin trio charged over alleged $71m Defence procurement fraud

All three accused have been charged with one count of dishonestly gaining a benefit from a Commonwealth entity, an offence carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment.

Australia, UAE and Malaysia joint operation foils $41m Afghan meth headed for Victoria

Investigations are continuing into the overseas organised crime groups behind the failed importation.

Albanese hits back at Opposition over power prices and border policy

Prime Minister blamed the previous government for allowing 24 out of 28 coal-fired power stations to announce closures or bring shutdown dates forward, arguing their inaction had left Australia vulnerable to higher prices.

Feng shui ‘master’ and accomplice charged over $70m Sydney loan fraud syndicate

Detectives initially uncovered a scam involving stolen personal information used to secure loans for luxury “ghost cars” that never existed.

More women to get specialist care with 11 new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics

“Whether it’s a teenager missing school due to severe period pain, or a woman in her 40s or 50s managing perimenopause and menopause while working and caring for others, women deserve high-quality medical care."

Victoria cracks down on assaults against retail, hospitality and transport workers

“I worked at a supermarket and I know what it was like. Today, we stand with workers to say it should never be a part of your job, and you’ll be protected.”

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Bondi terror attack sparks permanent rapid-response police unit across NSW

The permanent unit will feature around 250 dedicated officers, 28 civilian staff, and a fleet of rapid-response vehicles, allowing police to maintain a visible and proactive presence without being rotated out of existing commands.

How a Melbourne couple turned disaster relief into hope and learning in Nepal

For more than four decades, Ben and Lyn Covelli travelled regularly to the Himalayan nation, building deep ties with its people and communities.

Preet Singh takes over as Wyndham Mayor after Josh Gilligan suspended over Facebook post

Wyndham City Council Mayor Josh Gilligan has been suspended from office for one month after an independent arbiter found he engaged in misconduct over a Facebook post targeting former mayor Kim McAliney.
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