Australia

Federation Square Cancels Amyl and the Sniffers Concert After Security Breach Sparks Safety Fears

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A free concert by Australian punk rock band Amyl and the Sniffers at Federation Square in Melbourne was abruptly cancelled on Friday night after hundreds […]

Australia

South Australian Prison Executive Admits $300,000 Rort, Motivated by “Financial Greed”

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A senior correctional services executive has admitted his role in a $300,000 corruption scheme linked to the redevelopment of Yatala Labour Prison, with prosecutors telling […]

Australia

Bagpipe Thunder: 374 Pipers in Melbourne Smash World Record With AC/DC Classic

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Melbourne’s Federation Square turned into a sea of tartan on Wednesday as 374 bagpipers made history, breaking the world record for the largest-ever bagpipe ensemble. […]

Australia

Perth’s $107m Swan River Ferry Expansion Clears Environmental Hurdle Despite Community Opposition

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Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has decided not to conduct a full environmental assessment of the state government’s ambitious plan to expand ferry services […]

Australia

WA energy watchdog finds Synergy overcharged $40m, warns of $100k fine

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Western Australia’s Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) has revealed that every major energy retailer in the state has overcharged customers in recent years, with state-owned utility […]

Australia Economy

Australia’s Shadow Banking Boom: Non‑Bank Lenders Race Ahead, Regulators Sound Alarm

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Australia’s non-bank lenders are expanding rapidly, fueled by interest rate cuts and a surging property market. Analysts warn that their growing influence and limited oversight […]

Australia

Four Dead in Tampa Bar Crash as New Zealand Battles Ecological Disaster in Tongariro National Park

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A night of tragedy unfolded in two corners of the world this weekend one in the bustling nightlife district of Tampa, Florida, and the other […]

Australia

Massive Blaze Destroys Mentone Tobacco Store, Forces Apartment Evacuations

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A two-storey tobacconist in Mentone, Melbourne’s south-east, was completely engulfed in flames late Friday night, forcing residents in nearby apartments to evacuate as the fire […]