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Kevin Rudd resigns as ambassador after turbulent Washington tenure

His tenure spanned a period of political transition in the United States, including the re-election of US President Donald Trump in 2024.

“Factories of hate”: New NSW laws allow councils to shut down illegal premises hosting hate preachers

The measures applied consistently across NSW, ensuring councils had meaningful tools when existing compliance notices were ignored.

Alleged fake rabies vaccine scare sparks urgent warning for Australians returning from India

Rabies is a rare but almost always fatal disease once symptoms appear. It is transmitted to humans through bites or scratches from infected animals

Police appeal for help after 91-year-old woman scammed of more than $10,000 in Melbourne’s east

It is believed the trio was travelling in a black Honda sedan at the time.

‘Hypocrisy’ claims erupt after axed author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s past call to cancel a Jewish writer resurfaces at Adelaide Writers’ Week

Premier Peter Malinauskas has publicly supported the festival board’s authority to make programming decisions, asserting the need to balance cultural safety with artistic freedom

Victoria fires leave communities mourning a life lost, and federal aid is rolled out

From 2 pm local time on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) will be available to eligible residents

Hindi’s 146-year journey in Fiji celebrated through poetry, culture and community on World Hindi Day

A Hindi essay competition has also been organised, with entries received from a wide range of participants.

Inside the code: Elon Musk to reveal how your X feed really works

Elon Musk said the full algorithm would be released as open source within seven days.

Sixth man charged after 525kg cocaine haul found floating off Western Australia

It is alleged he and another Perth man, aged 52, went out on a small boat on November 2 after discussing their plans via an encrypted messaging app.

How to protect yourself from bushfire smoke

Even if the fire is many kilometres away, the drop in air quality can be harmful for your health.

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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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