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Northern Territory Water Safety Week commences in Darwin
Australian Leisure
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Water Safety Week 2025 kicks off today at the Darwin Waterfront, launching a week-long program of activities across the Northern Territory. Running from 14th to 20th September, the 2025 edition of Water Safety Week has the theme 'Tell us your...
Victoria Police lift travel warning for Porepunkah as search for Dezi Freeman continues
The West Australian
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September 14, 2025
Victoria Police have lifted their travel warning for the Porepunkah area as the large-scale search for alleged cop killer and sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman continues. Acting Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Russell Barrett delivered the...
Australian Governor-General visits Military Hospital 175
People's Army Newspaper
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Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and the delegation expressed deep appreciation for the professionalism, modernity, and dedication of Vietnam’s military medical forces. Meeting with Vietnam’s U.N. peacekeepers, Governor-General Sam Mostyn...
Australia says US will have access to Western Australia nuclear submarine shipyard
Yahoo News
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(Reuters) -Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday that the United States would be able to use planned defence facilities in Western Australia to help deliver submarines under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. The government on...
Australian sprint sensation Torrie Lewis smashes 100m national record with blistering run
Daily Mail
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September 13, 2025
Aussie young gun shattered her own record By JOHN SALVADO FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 18:50 EDT, 13 September 2025 | Updated: 18:50 EDT, 13 September 2025 Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis has made light of a stacked field and a...
Australia’s Inland Waterways Have Doubled in Size Since 2019
The Epoch Times
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September 13, 2025
Sunset at Yellow Water in Kakadu National Park, Australia. pen_ash/Pixabay The area covered by Australia’s long-term inland water bodies has more than doubled since 2019, according to data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). New...
Australian Federal Police charge nine people in NSW with child abuse offences during two week blitz
Seven News
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September 14, 2025
Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of child abuse Police have charged nine people with child abuse offences during a two-week police blitz. Australian Federal Police (AFP) said they 15 search warrants had been executed between...
Australia's press gallery has a unique problem with its political coverage
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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September 13, 2025
Last week's Media Watch raised some fascinating questions about political reporting in Canberra. In one segment, host Linton Besser talked about the culture of "drops". A "drop" is when a political reporter is given a story under embargo, which...
Queensland’s brightest training stars take centre stage at state awards
The National Tribune
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September 14, 2025
Inspiring apprentices, trainees, teachers, and employers crowned across 14 categories. Ipswich carpenter Jessica Bichsel named Apprentice of the Year and Cairns youth workers Kayla Gagai awarded Trainee of the Year. Winners set to represent...
Victoria celebrates 1,000th little free library with a festival of stories
Peninsula News Review
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September 13, 2025
The 1,000th Little Free Library Festival is Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oaklands Community Centre Fans of literacy and other offerings from little free libraries are set to celebrate 1,000 of the boxes across the South...
Australia announces nation's first national park for koalas
FOX Weather
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September 13, 2025
The new Acrophylla alta species is more than a foot long and weighs about a tenth of a pound. NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia– Australia is taking the step to permanently protect koalas by creating the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales. The...
Victoria Beckham just schooled us all on the new way to wear a leather jacket
Hello!
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September 13, 2025
Victoria Beckham nails pretty much every single fashion trend out there. From denim to cut out dresses, the former Spice Girl has owned the lot and we love her for it. On saturday evening, the fashion mogul shared a snapshot of a leather jacket...
Victoria mortgage stress: The suburbs hit hardest revealed
realestate.com.au
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September 13, 2025
Melbourne’s housing market is clawing its way out of being the nation’s worst for homeowners falling behind on their mortgage — but some areas are still struggling. Victoria is on the cusp of shrugging off its mantel as the nation’s worst state...
Victoria Royals swing deal for 18-year-old forward Ashton Brown
Victoria News
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With just one week until the regular season begins, the Victoria Royals have added another piece up front, acquiring forward Ashton Brown from the Regina Pats. In exchange, the Royals sent a seventh-round selection in the 2029 WHL Draft the other...
Inside the dark life of mother of 'miracle child' who tragically died aged sixteen - as she lives it up overseas after fleeing Australia
Daily Mail
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September 14, 2025
The mother of miracle child Sarah Innes Mason is a convicted crook on the run from the law. Daily Mail can reveal Sarah's mum Karina Innes Mason is wanted in New South Wales over fraud convictions. She had fled the country, abandoning her sick...
Dezi Freeman: Victoria Police lift travel warning for Porepunkah as search for alleged killer continues
PerthNow
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September 14, 2025
Victoria Police have lifted their travel warning for the Porepunkah area as the large-scale search for alleged cop killer and sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman continues. Acting Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Russell Barrett delivered the...
Western Australia to get two extra public holidays - what you need to know
Daily Mail
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September 13, 2025
By CHARLOTTE MCINTYRE, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 18:41 EDT, 13 September 2025 | Updated: 19:22 EDT, 13 September 2025 Western Australians are set to gain two extra public holidays a year in a huge shake-up to the state's calendar. Easter...
OCCI trade delegation boosts global expertise in Australia
Oman Observer
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September 13, 2025
SUHAR, SEPT 13 The official visit of the Omani trade delegation to Sydney, Australia, led by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), underscored the transformative role of international missions in shaping the skills, vision and global...
Torrie Lewis breaks her own Australian 100m record at World Athletics Championships 2025
SBS
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Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis has made light of a stacked field and a headwind to smash her own national 100m record and storm into the semi-finals on day one of the world athletics championships in Tokyo. Lining up against defending world...
Quilt show brings color and community support to Victoria
Crossroads Today - Texas
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VICTORIA, Texas — Despite the hot weather outside, dozens of Victoria residents gathered indoors Saturday to admire nearly 80 handmade quilts on display at Holy Family Catholic Church. The annual For the Love of Quilts show, hosted by the Quilt...