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Australia wants zero road deaths by 2050 – but there’s a major hurdle

Urban centres in New South Wales and Victoria such as Sydney and Melbourne account for 35% to 40% of fatalities, in part because of dense traffic volumes, complex intersections and pedestrian-heavy zones.

Thieves steal $135,000 worth of equipment from Shepparton farm

Police report that the stolen items include two planting machines, an irrigation machine unit, a navigation system, and a 300-litre water tank.

Melbourne man jailed for child abuse offences after online grooming investigation

Investigators also found evidence of online grooming involving 10 children, with the offender attempting to procure self-produced child exploitation material by offering payments for explicit images and videos.

Australian multiculturalism isn’t failing; radical ideologies threaten our shared values

Multiculturalism in Australia thrives because the majority of migrants and their descendants understand that diversity does not mean division but the enrichment of society.

4000 incidents at Australian airports during holiday rush, 93 charged with criminal offences

The AFP is responsible for security at nine major airports, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, providing uniformed and specialist protection to safeguard Australia’s aviation infrastructure from threats.

Victoria Police Commissioner resigns after no-confidence vote rocks force

Premier Jacinta Allan thanked Patton for his service, particularly during major challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

AHA’s National Blood Donation Drive 2025: A Heartfelt Celebration of Unity and Compassion

Its our commitment to support the community through this invaluable service and reinforce the importance of unity, selflessness, and care for one another.

Melbourne man summoned to court for waving Hizballah flag during protest

In December 2024, the AFP charged a separate 36-year-old Melbourne man for allegedly displaying a Hizballah flag during the same protest on 29 September.

Australian authorities crack down on migrant worker exploitation in food sector

The inspections, spanning the CBD and 11 suburbs—including Clayton, Footscray, and Port Melbourne—focused on industries employing temporary visa holders, particularly in the food sector.

Victorian man charged over alleged antisemitic calls to political organisation

The AFP alleges the man called the Canberra office of a political organisation twice on 21 January 2025, making antisemitic and abusive statements.

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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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