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Two Children Among Three Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

A major police investigation is underway in South Wales after three people, including two young children, were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide. Emergency services responded to a harrowing incident in the village of Blaencwm near Treherbert.

MasterChef's Brent Draper Announces Engagement

MasterChef Australia 2023 champion Brent Draper has announced his engagement to his wife Shon in a heartwarming social media post, celebrating their enduring love and family journey.

SA Algal Bloom: Calls for Climate Disaster Status

A severe blue-green algal bloom in South Australia's Murray River is killing wildlife and emitting a potent toxin, prompting calls for official climate disaster status and urgent federal action.

Adelaide Tenant's Horror Find: Faeces in Rental Property

An Adelaide tenant's dream rental turned into a health hazard nightmare after discovering what appears to be human faeces and urine stains throughout the Gawler East property, exposing a growing crisis in the South Australian rental market.

Bungendore Crowned Australia's Best Tourism Town 2023

The charming historic village of Bungendore, just a short drive from Canberra, has been officially named Australia's Best Tourism Town at the 2023 Australian Top Tourism Town Awards, beating out fierce competition for its unique blend of heritage, artisan

Albanese Counters China in Vanuatu as Nature Laws Stall

Australian PM Anthony Albanese makes a strategic visit to Vanuatu for the Pacific Islands Forum, aiming to reinforce regional ties and counter China's growing influence, while back home, the government faces a critical battle over stalled environmental la

Bubble Barrier Saves Australia's Giant Cuttlefish from Dolphins

Marine scientists are pioneering a revolutionary bubble curtain technology in South Australia's Spencer Gulf to protect the world's only known mass breeding aggregation of giant cuttlefish from predatory dolphins, offering new hope for this vulnerable spe

Chinese Warship Confronts Australian Frigate in Tense Standoff

A dangerous confrontation unfolded in the Taiwan Strait as a Chinese naval vessel challenged the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Brisbane, highlighting escalating tensions in contested waters. The incident raises serious concerns about freedom of navigation

Liberal Senator's defiant stand on net zero and wildlife

South Australian Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan launches an impassioned defence of Australia's net zero target and calls for stronger action to protect endangered species, putting him at odds with his own party's climate sceptics.

Bethell stars as England crush South Africa in ODI

England's young guns, led by a spectacular 88 from Jacob Bethell, secured a dominant 157-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Lord's, leveling the series in emphatic fashion.

Photojournalist Confronted by Pro-Russia Activists in Perth

Award-winning photojournalist Tamati Smith was surrounded and harassed by pro-Russia demonstrators while covering a patriotic rally in Perth. The incident, captured on video, raises serious concerns about press freedom and foreign interference on Australi

Cape Town's Fury Over Planned Trump Tower

Plans for a new 'Trump Tower' in Cape Town have ignited fierce backlash from local officials and activists, who cite the former US President's controversial history and criminal charges.

Indian Minister's 'Buy Australian Homes' Remark Sparks Fury

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal faces backlash after suggesting wealthy Indians could purchase Australian properties to ease pressure on the local housing market, a comment labelled 'tone-deaf' during a severe affordability crisis.

South Australia bans fish-shaped soy sauce packets

In a landmark move against single-use plastics, South Australia has become the first jurisdiction globally to outlaw the iconic fish-shaped soy sauce packets. The ban targets a major source of plastic pollution, signalling a new front in the war on waste.

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