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Flash floods sweep cars into ocean as storms batter Victoria’s Great Ocean Road

Victoria Police confirmed officers had been called to reports of flash flooding and vehicles being swept away, with local police and the Air Wing deployed to assess the situation.

Are you a grassroots multicultural group? Here’s your chance to access $5 million in funding

The program delivers grants across three funding streams — up to $10,000, $100,000 or $400,000 — allowing organisations to invest in skills development, leadership programs, partnerships and long-term sustainability.

330,000 jobs unfilled while qualified skilled migrants remain underemployed in Australia

Australia is grappling with more than 330,000 unfilled jobs across key industries, even as thousands of qualified permanent migrants remain underemployed, new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals.

First full-length metro test signals new era for Sydney’s southwest

The test run covered the entire 66-kilometre route, stopping at all 31 stations and reaching speeds of up to 100km/h on newly built sections of track.

Iraq arrest ends global hunt for alleged Australian underworld figure

The man arrested has not been named by the AFP, but authorities have confirmed he is a former Melbourne resident Kazem Hamad who was deported from Australia in 2023 and has been a key figure of interest in investigations into drug trafficking and violent organised crime.

Roads can become more dangerous on hot days – especially for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists

Using injury data across six large cities, researchers examined how road injury risk changes as temperatures rise, and how this differs by mode of travel.

Australia rides the passport power wave as India slips to 80 amid widening mobility gap

Now in its 20th year, the 2026 Henley Passport Index covers 199 passports and 227 destinations and is updated monthly.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple Junagadhdham Melbourne to host historic Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav on 21-26 January

Temple organisers said the site would serve not only as a place of worship, but also as a centre for learning, community service and cultural preservation.

After 54 years with the whistle, Shoalhaven umpire Teena Hobden takes netball skills to India

Hobden hopes to share not only her knowledge of netball but also the sense of belonging and self-belief the sport has given her.

Australia’s collaborative AI tool aims to turn global food waste into sustainable protein

The goal is to create upcycled protein at scale that is competitive with conventional alternatives.

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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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