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The 'predatory and unethical' scam targeting Australia's most vulnerable
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 28, 2025
In a remote Northern Territory community, grandmother Gloria signed up to a brightly coloured pokie-style website, lured by the offer of thousands of dollars in free spins and bonuses, but the game never paid. Gloria, whose name has been changed...
Fiona Wilson sworn in as Victoria’s first female police chief in 167 years
Goldstream News Gazette
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Wilson takes the helm from retiring Chief Del Manak, pledging leadership grounded in 'conviction, compassion and courage' As the first-ever female police chief to be sworn in in the Victoria Police Department's 167 years, Fiona Wilson did not take...
CLIA’s Bud Darr Backs Calls for Government Summit to Unlock Australia’s Cruise Potential
Cruise Passenger
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August 28, 2025
The new Cruise Lines International President, Bud Darr has praised Australia’s potential as a cruise region. But, on a first visit to Australia, he addressed the problems that have led to capacity reductions. Darr believes a whole-of-government...
NSW is set to score Australia’s largest African-style savannah resort in 2026
Time Out
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Want to see rhinos, giraffes and zebras in the wild but can’t quite make it to Africa? Your safari dreams are closer than you think! Next year, Australia’s largest African-style savannah resort is set to open in regional NSW – and it’s your ticket...
How Bravus drives jobs and regional prosperity in Queensland
Australia Mining
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August 29, 2025
Two Queensland businesses were recently contracted to help build a 5700 m2 workshop and warehouse at the Carmichael mine. Image: Bravus Mining Bravus Mining and Resources is boosting regional Queensland through local procurement, Indigenous...
Little India, Australia: Where Culture Meets Community
News18
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August 29, 2025
Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 06:30 IST In the heart of Sydney, Little India thrives as a piece of the subcontinent—vibrant, resilient, and full of life News18 Step off the train at Harris Park in Sydney, and within minutes, you are transported...
Damning review of governor general’s office hears claims of past bullying, dysfunction and a culture of fear
The Guardian
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August 29, 2025
A damning review into the governor general’s office has heard historic allegations of bullying and harassment, “inappropriate sharing of personal information” and staff reluctant to complain for fear of reprisal. The independent review, from...
Australia is living it up on living well
The Fifth Estate
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August 28, 2025
Australians are fuelling a new economic boom in self care – including a new “wellness real estate” sector. New research from the Global Wellness Institute, in collaboration with fitness provider Anytime Fitness, found Australia has the fourth...
Woman, boy arrested in manhunt for fugitive Victoria police killer
1News
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Armed police arrested a woman and a teenage boy in an overnight operation, as they continue to hunt for a fugitive accused of murdering two officers. The raid took place on Thursday night near Chandler Court and Francis Street in Porepunkah, about...
Judge Smith Speaks Before Women’s Society
WDEF - Tennessee
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August 28, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) — General Sessions Judge Victoria Smith spoke before members of the Scenic City Women’s Network today. Judge Smith shared her personal story about overcoming hardship with her husband. Andrew Smith was badly injured in an...
First openly bisexual man in the AFL is calling for a cultural change
Morning Star
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MITCH BROWN finally had enough as he watched unfolding coverage of yet another case of homophobic abuse in the Australian Football League last week, and decided it was time to change the narrative. Brown contacted the Daily Aus with a message that...
Connect to Gariwerd at Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre
The National Tribune
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August 28, 2025
Visitors to Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park are invited to explore unique outdoor artworks at Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap. Deep cultural connections to Gariwerd are represented by a striking sculpture and four...
Oyster reef restoration raises hope for north Queensland marine health
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 28, 2025
Scientists and traditional owners are restoring oyster reefs once common along the muddy banks of the Russell and Mulgrave Rivers in Far North Queensland. The river, 50 kilometres north of Cairns, is home to the first tropical oyster reef...
Free events celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalani and Hawaiian History Month
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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August 28, 2025
Reading time: 2 minutesLiliʻuokalani, Ka Mōʻī Wahine o Hawaiʻi (Queen Liliʻuokalani) (Image courtesy: Hawaiʻi State Archives) This September, Hawaiʻi will mark its first official Hawaiian History Month, following the state’s adoption of Act 167...
Frank Body, Frank Green, and Sheet Society experts form new business advisory supergroup
SmartCompany
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August 28, 2025
The experts behind Frank Body, Frank Green, and Sheet Society have launched new advisory service For Scale, helping consumer brands increase their profitability. Clockwise from top left: Emma Mulquiney, co-founder of Monday Digital and former head...
Heritage & Cultural Centre in Cree Nation of Chisasibi celebrates 10th anniversary
APTN News
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August 28, 2025
The Cree Nation of Chisasibi’s Heritage & Cultural Centre (CHCC) has offered a permanent home for the community’s culture and languages for ten years. On Wednesday, August 27, the CHCC celebrated the 10th anniversary of the building, designed as a...
Queensland Government celebrates Queensland’s disaster resilience
The National Tribune
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August 28, 2025
Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers The Honourable Ann Leahy Crisafulli Government recognises Champion Queenslanders for their disaster resilience efforts at the 2025 Queensland Resilient...
Best weight loss program Australia: Last call for ‘incredible’ free five-day challenge helping Aussies shed stubborn kilos
Seven News
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August 28, 2025
It’s the viral weight loss program that has transformed the minds and bodies of thousands of Aussies around the country looking to shed stubborn kilos. And if weight loss is one of your key goals this Spring, look no further. From September 1,...
Australia’s Large Language Model Landscape: Technical Assessment
MarkTechPost
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August 28, 2025
Key Points No flagship, globally competitive, locally developed LLM (such as GPT-4, Claude 3.5, LLaMA 3.1) has yet emerged from Australia. Australian research and commerce currently rely primarily on international LLMs, which are frequently used...
Andy Roddick Named the 5 Greatest Tennis Players in US Open History
GiveMeSport
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August 28, 2025
Andy Roddick goes down as one of the best male tennis players of the 2000s, being ranked as the world number one for a period of 13 weeks. Roddick's career may not have resulted in many titles - he finished as the runner-up at four majors...