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Three dead, including two children, in central Queensland house fire

Neighbours alerted emergency services after hearing what sounded like thunder crackling through the street.

Fertility crisis may fuel migration as Australia’s baby recession grows

Over the past decade, the median age of mothers has risen by 1.2 years, and fathers by 0.9 years.

Powerhouse Castle Hill lights up for Diwali celebrating the spirit of culture and community

“Powerhouse Castle Hill will transform for the festival of lights, with a vibrant lineup of Indian talent and objects from the Powerhouse Collection”

Liberal MP’s Guru Nanak Lake parliamentary motion reopens old wounds in Victorian Sikh community and exposes party split

The lake, previously informally known as Berwick Springs Lake, had no official gazetted name before being designated Guru Nanak Lake in 2023.

Australia and US deepen defence ties with guided weapons co-production deal

PrSM, a long-range missile with a maximum range beyond 500 kilometres, is crucial to strengthening Australia’s land and maritime strike capability.

Victorian government to provide ‘Tablet and Laptops’ to primary school students, saving families hundreds

From 2027, students in Years 3–6 will be restricted to a maximum of 90 minutes of device use per day, while those in Prep to Year 2 will have minimal screen time.

Australia faces rising cyber threats as report warns of growing attacks on businesses and individuals

“Most cyber incidents are preventable” through simple steps such as installing software updates, using unique passphrases, enabling multifactor authentication, and avoiding unsolicited calls.

Fiji pushes sustainable growth and regional cooperation agenda at IMF and Commonwealth meetings

The IMF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small island economies through sustainable economic policies and regional engagement.

21-year-old truck driver escapes injury as chicken truck overturns on railway line

It is reported that the driver will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

The price of gold is skyrocketing. Why is this, and will it continue?

China has been selling down its holdings of US government bonds and switching to buying gold in a process referred to as “de-dollarisation”.

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New $2.5 million program to grow First Nations-led tourism and create jobs in Victoria

“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”

International student visa cancelled after child abuse material found on phone

The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.

Pauline Hanson slams AI ‘fake fall’ rumour and bogus $100m donation claim

Senator Hanson claimed the circulating image was artificially generated, pointing to what she described as “imposters in the chamber” as evidence the photograph had been manipulated.
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