Alleged tobacco ‘mastermind’ arrested after major Melbourne raid

11 September, 2025

Melbourne authorities have charged the alleged ringleader of a criminal syndicate believed to supply illegal tobacco across the city, following a raid on a North Coburg property. The 49-year-old man is accused of orchestrating a massive operation that imported seven tonnes of…

WORLD

Qatar threatens response after Israeli attack, Netanyahu “kills all hope” for Gaza hostages

11 September, 2025

Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, condemned Israel’s recent attack in Doha, saying it destroyed all hope for hostages remaining in Gaza. He warned that Qatar would respond in coordination with regional partners. Speaking to CNN, Al…

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Australia launches world-first Koala Vaccine to combat Chlamydia

11 September, 2025

Australia has approved a groundbreaking vaccine to protect its koala population against chlamydia, marking a world-first initiative. Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast spent over ten years developing the single-dose vaccine, designed to shield the iconic marsupials from urinary tract…

WORLD

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in Utah University shooting amid confusion over suspect

11 September, 2025

Shock reverberates across the United States after conservative activist and ally of President Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University and later died in hospital. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. Australian time, during an event…

AUSTRALIA

Long wait times still plague Services Australia calls despite recent improvements

11 September, 2025

New operational data from Services Australia for April–June 2025 has revealed which Australians face the longest call wait times — and who gives up first. Older Australians experienced the longest waits, averaging 36.5 minutes, while those needing support for disabilities, sickness and…

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Australia steps up Pacific leadership amid rising Chinese influence

11 September, 2025

Australia is strengthening its role as a key security and development partner in the Pacific, as tensions mount following Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jnr’s warning that “we are already at war” with China. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $100 million contribution…

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Liberal Party turmoil as Jacinta Nampijinpa Price dumped from Coalition frontbench

11 September, 2025

In a dramatic and controversial move, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has sacked Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from the Coalition frontbench, sparking turmoil within the Liberal Party. The decision followed Price’s refusal to apologise for remarks she made about the Indian Australian community…

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Alleged tobacco ‘mastermind’ arrested after major Melbourne raid

Qatar threatens response after Israeli attack, Netanyahu “kills all hope” for Gaza hostages

Australia launches world-first Koala Vaccine to combat Chlamydia

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in Utah University shooting amid confusion over suspect

Long wait times still plague Services Australia calls despite recent improvements

Australia steps up Pacific leadership amid rising Chinese influence

Liberal Party turmoil as Jacinta Nampijinpa Price dumped from Coalition frontbench

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