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Across Australia, early morning kick-offs for the World Cup have transformed local pubs and cafes into vibrant hubs of shared passion, forging deep communal bonds and celebrating diverse cultural identities.
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has escalated her internal party conflict, initiating Supreme Court proceedings against the state president just hours before a crucial meeting to decide her pre-selection. The legal challenge unfolds against a backdrop of intense controversy surrounding an alleged physical altercation with a party colleague.
A scathing exposé reveals a deeply entrenched 'toxic' workplace culture within Albury Wodonga Health's mental health service, driving experienced clinicians away and raising critical concerns about patient safety, including a tragic inpatient death.
After the most challenging start in nearly seven decades, Australia's alpine resorts have been dramatically transformed by a massive blizzard, delivering a much-needed dump of snow just as school holidays begin. This sudden wintery blast offers a crucial lifeline to the desperate ski season.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the tragic death of a 15-year-old in Melbourne's north, as police continue to piece together the events surrounding the fatal incident with further arrests.
Beyond the sheer display of strength, arm wrestling on the Gold Coast is forging unexpected bonds, offering a vital space for men to connect, build resilience, and champion mental well-being.
Australia's Liberal Party is battling significant internal strife on two fronts, with the controversial Moira Deeming saga escalating in Victoria while federal members openly clash over the party's identity and future direction.
A prominent Melbourne family day care provider has been stripped of its federal government funding after being found to have seriously breached safety standards, a decision the provider calls 'devastating' and intends to challenge.
The Victorian Liberal Party is gearing up for a pivotal meeting this Friday to determine the future of controversial MP Moira Deeming's preselection for the Western Metropolitan Region, with her candidacy hanging in the balance amidst recent high-profile incidents.
The vibrant Thai city of Pattaya, grappling with a recent murder investigation involving an Australian national, faces an ongoing uphill battle to redefine its international reputation beyond its infamous sex tourism industry. Despite extensive efforts to attract family-friendly tourism, the city's neon-lit nightlife continues to cast a long shadow, hindering its rebranding ambitions.