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Extended pharmacy trial offers cheaper and easier access to the pill, UTI treatments
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Extended pharmacy trial offers cheaper and easier access to the pill, UTI treatments
State Government’s $100 fuel relief vouchers won’t be received by Christmas if drivers submit a paper form
The West Australian · Just now
State Government’s $100 fuel relief vouchers won’t be received by Christmas if drivers submit a paper form
Government scraps timetable changes, pledges $6.8 billion to extend rail electrification ‘by mid-late 2030s’
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Government scraps timetable changes, pledges $6.8 billion to extend rail electrification ‘by mid-late 2030s’
Tax office complaints surge during crack down on debts
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Tax office complaints surge during crack down on debts
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Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Adelaide Writers' Week

Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has accepted an invitation to appear at the 2027 Adelaide Writers' Week. The Adelaide Festival confirmed the news as it unveiled its next program. In January, the festival board removed her from the 2026 program, citing her past statements, a decision the Festival Corporation later apologised for. The 2027 festival will run from February 25 to March 14 and includes West End play Oedipus and Bela Bartok's opera Bluebeard's Castle.

Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Adelaide Writers' Week
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Humble hero Kane the perfect heir to Matthews as Ballon d'Or comes 'home'

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony held in London, the home of football. The award marked its 70th anniversary and honoured Stanley Matthews, its inaugural winner. Kane said the win was massive for England and that he was proud to put the country back on the map. He thanked his youth coaches, parents and wife, and said he still treats every season as if he were a young player. Michael Owen, a former winner, presented the women's award to Alexia Putellas.

Humble hero Kane the perfect heir to Matthews as Ballon d'Or comes 'home'
Queensland Police News· Just nowCrime

Appeal for information historical sex offences, Darling Downs and Townsville

Detectives in Toowoomba are appealing for public help in an investigation into historical child sex offences on the Darling Downs. A 52-year-old Murphy's Creek man was charged on 16 October with two counts of indecent treatment of a child and other offences. It is alleged the offences occurred between 2007 and 2010 at a private residence in Toowoomba. He has been remanded in custody and will appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court on 8 December.

Appeal for information historical sex offences, Darling Downs and Townsville
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Five years after AUKUS was signed, the first submarine has been named

The United States has revealed the USS Colorado as the first nuclear submarine to deploy to Australia under the AUKUS pact. The submarine will be based at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia from late 2027, Defence Minister Richard Marles said in a joint statement. It is the first of up to four US submarines, plus one from Britain, expected to rotate through the base. The plan has drawn criticism after the US said it would supply second-hand vessels rather than the new submarines first promised.

Five years after AUKUS was signed, the first submarine has been named
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  1. 2Humble hero Kane the perfect heir to Matthews as Ballon d'Or comes 'home'
  2. 3Appeal for information historical sex offences, Darling Downs and Townsville
  3. 4Five years after AUKUS was signed, the first submarine has been named
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MP security upgrades after Helen Haines attack

Nine electorate offices have been marked for security upgrades following last week's attack on independent MP Helen Haines, a Department of Finance official told a Senate estimates hearing. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said MP safety was a matter of daily review. Communications Minister Anika Wells temporarily shut her electorate office after a woman allegedly made threatening gestures towards staff. Several MPs have also shared threats against themselves, their families and staff. Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the threats now often arrive online rather than by letter.

MP security upgrades after Helen Haines attack
Geelong Independent· Just nowBusiness

Instant fines for unsafe work

WorkSafe inspectors will be able to issue on-the-spot fines from 31 March to reduce fatal falls at work. Employers can be fined for failing to control fall risks, keeping safety records unavailable, or starting high-risk construction work without a Safe Work Method Statement. Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC Steve Dimopoulos said falls remain a leading cause of workplace deaths and serious injuries. WorkSafe Chief Health and Safety Officer Sam Jenkin said employers face no new obligations, but those breaking the law will face consequences sooner.

Instant fines for unsafe work
Region Canberra· Just nowLifestyle

The Sekuwa Shack is kicking goals at Harrison

A new Nepali food truck, The Sekuwa Shack, is parked at the Harrison District Playing Fields in Canberra. Owner Rajesh Chaudhary, who previously worked as a courier, opened it a few months ago. He says trade is busiest after sports games at the oval. The menu includes chicken sekuwa, a grilled meat skewer marinated in spices, and steamed vegetable momos served with a tomato and chilli dipping sauce. The truck is open from 2 pm to 7 pm, seven days a week.

The Sekuwa Shack is kicking goals at Harrison
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ABC News Just In· Just nowHealth

Brisbane hospital boards lack Indigenous voices despite legal requirements

Medical leader Bill Glasson says the Queensland government is breaking state law by leaving mandatory Indigenous positions unfilled on two Brisbane hospital boards. The seats at Metro North and Metro South have been vacant since March 31. Glasson has called on Health Minister Tim Nicholls to make urgent temporary appointments. Nicholls said recruitment is underway to fill the First Nations vacancies in South East Queensland. Professor Tom Calma said the roles are critical given the large Indigenous population in the region.

Brisbane hospital boards lack Indigenous voices despite legal requirements
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Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern set to mentor students in new Australian university gig

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has taken up a part-time professor of practice role at the University of Sydney. She will guest-lecture, run masterclasses and mentor students and researchers in the school of public health. Her work will focus on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust. Ardern, who led New Zealand from 2017 to 2023, said she has been focused on leadership since leaving office. University vice-chancellor Mark Scott said her leadership showed that empathy and resolve can strengthen each other.

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern set to mentor students in new Australian university gig
ABC News Just In· Just nowPolitics

Queensland youth advocate claims government cut budget in retaliation

The Youth Advocacy Centre says its funding has been cut after it criticised the Queensland government's youth justice measures. Chief executive Katherine Hayes said the organisation applied for several tenders but was awarded none, with its contract ending early. She said the cut affects $3 million and 19 frontline workers. Hayes believes the cut was retaliation for her criticism. Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber says the program was not renewed because it did not meet government performance targets on reoffending while on bail.

Queensland youth advocate claims government cut budget in retaliation
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Willochra railway car

Willochra railway car · 1932

A sleeping car from the early Adelaide-Melbourne express.

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Griffith man allegedly throws punches on Banna Ave before abusing police

A 28-year-old man has been charged after an alleged fight on Banna Avenue in Griffith. Police allege he threw punches at another man in the middle of the street at about 2 am on Sunday, October 25, after being refused entry to pubs. Officers had earlier told him to leave, and police say he later swore at them and kept approaching despite being directed to leave. He was arrested, charged with behaving in an offensive manner in a public place, and granted bail. He is due to appear before Griffith Local Court on November 18.

Griffith man allegedly throws punches on Banna Ave before abusing police
PerthNow Local· Just nowCrime

Manhunt after elderly woman rescued from inferno

Police are searching for a masked man after a house fire in Sydney's inner west. An 88-year-old woman was rescued from the balcony of the Abbotsford home, which was engulfed in flames about 4am on Tuesday. Four occupants were treated for smoke inhalation and are now in a stable condition. NSW Police believe the fire was deliberately lit, with a suspect seen spreading an accelerant before fleeing in a red Holden Astra.

Manhunt after elderly woman rescued from inferno
ABC News Just In· Just nowCrime

Breaking: Alleged High Country killer Greg Lynn denied bail

A Supreme Court judge has refused bail to Greg Lynn, a former Jetstar pilot, while he awaits a retrial over the alleged killing of Victorian retiree Carol Clay. Chief Justice Richard Niall ruled that the length of time Lynn has already spent in custody did not constitute exceptional circumstances justifying his release. Lynn, 60, is scheduled to face trial in May 2027, accused of murdering Clay at a remote campsite in Victoria in March 2020. Clay's companion, Russell Hill, also died, but Lynn was acquitted of that death.

Breaking: Alleged High Country killer Greg Lynn denied bail
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ABC News Just In· Just nowCrime

Darwin city mall reopened after false report of 'credible threat'

Darwin's Smith Street Mall has reopened to the public after police said a reported credible threat this morning was false. Workers had earlier been evacuated from the Darwin Innovation Hub building, and residents were told to avoid the area. He said police take every threat seriously and would respond in force. Police said they would provide a further update later today.

Darwin city mall reopened after false report of 'credible threat'
Brimbank Star· Just nowCouncil

Sunshine avenue designs confirmed

Transport Victoria has confirmed the final design for intersection upgrades along Sunshine Avenue in Taylors Lakes. Construction is expected to begin in 2027. Two roundabouts at Melton Highway and Old Calder Highway will be replaced with signalised intersections, with additional lanes and new signalised pedestrian crossings. New walking and cycling paths and street lighting will also be built. A bus stop on the northern side of Melton Highway will move to the eastern side of Sunshine Avenue.

Sunshine avenue designs confirmed
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ABC News Just In· Just nowLifestyle

First-time farmer solves mulberry packing problem with dental drill

Retired dentist Peter Lynch has designed a $4 plastic basket that lets pickers pack mulberries directly into punnets. His Sunshine Coast hinterland farm, Kureelpa Mulberry Company, says the change has cut fruit damage by 80 per cent and reduced labour costs. The farm's four-week harvest depends on daily pickers, and the couple is concerned that cuts to working holiday visa numbers could make hiring difficult. Two French working holiday makers on the farm said a second year in Australia is uncertain.

First-time farmer solves mulberry packing problem with dental drill
The West Australian· Just nowLifestyle

Popular Perth bowling alley Rosemount Bowl goes up in flames, triggering frantic late-night evacuation

A popular bowling alley in Perth's north has closed indefinitely after a fire broke out on Monday evening. Rosemount Bowl on Fitzgerald Street in North Perth was evacuated, along with the nearby Pot Black and Bloodlines venues. The business said at about 10pm that everyone had left safely and no one was hurt. The fire is not believed to be suspicious and is being managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. A witness claims the blaze started in the kitchen, but this has not been officially confirmed.

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7News Politics· Just nowPolitics

Police minister defends NSW gun buyback amid questions over illegal firearms and gang violence

New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley has defended the state's gun buyback scheme after 150 applications were lodged in its first hours. Bookings opened on Monday, and the government plans to remove up to 274,000 firearms from the community. Catley said fewer guns in circulation would make the community safer, pointing to firearms stolen across the state. Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane has criticised the scheme, arguing it focuses too heavily on licensed owners rather than illegal guns used by organised criminals.

Police minister defends NSW gun buyback amid questions over illegal firearms and gang violence

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