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Over 4.7 million under-16 social media accounts deactivated under Australia’s minimum age law

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the early results were “encouraging,” adding that “our Government has acted to help keep kids safe online.

No meter, cash demand sparks taxi confrontation in Melbourne

Zane said the incident followed an earlier dispute in which the same driver allegedly demanded $40 for a short, five-kilometre journey.

Family trio charged after AFP seizes $1m cash and five tonnes of illicit tobacco in WA raids

The cash was seized as suspected proceeds of crime after police allege the pair could not provide a reasonable explanation for its source.

As Victoria’s Great Ocean Road flash floods show, we need to get better at taking warnings seriously

Holidaymakers at Victoria’s Wye River watched as cars were swept out to sea and a caravan park was rapidly inundated.

Vikrant Thakur pleads guilty to manslaughter of wife Supriya Thakur, denies murder in Adelaide court

Officers found 36-year-old Supriya Thakur unconscious and attempted CPR, but she could not be revived.

Nation divided as Albanese gears up to debate controversial hate speech bill

The legislation, which aims to create new federal offences for promoting racial hatred, increase penalties for hate crimes, and target radicalising preachers, has sparked backlash from multiple quarters, including the Coalition, One Nation, and Jewish and Muslim community groups.

Fiji explores tech-driven smart agriculture ties with India

Fiji also signalled interest in practical partnerships covering digital farm and livestock registries, value-added processing, sugar bio-industries, food waste management and the use of agricultural by-products for animal feed.

New recovery funding announced as Queensland rebuilds after floods

Flood-affected small businesses can check their eligibility for disaster recovery grants through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority.

Australia needs a school lunch program – like many other high-income countries

School meal programs may provide breakfast, lunch, snacks or food to take home, but in many countries they include a school lunch.

Melbourne truck driver Supinder Pal Singh hospitalised after vicious targeted attack outside home

“There was blood everywhere — on the street, in the house, all over his face. They made sure before they left, even kicking him in the head, that he wasn’t moving.”

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Trump safe as suspect arrested after White House dinner breach; Albanese praises swift law enforcement response

Authorities said a man, identified in US media as Cole Thomas Allen, charged a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives.

Victoria to offer 20% rego rebate as fuel costs bite households

The rebate follows earlier measures introduced by the government, including free and discounted public transport fares.

Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
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