Campbelltown TAFE locked down after armed person reported
Campbelltown TAFE was placed into lockdown on Tuesday afternoon after reports of a woman carrying a gun sparked a major police operation in Sydney's southwest.
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Victoria to charge visitors at Twelve Apostles from late 2026
Victoria's government will introduce an entry fee at the Twelve Apostles when the new $126 million Visitor Experience Centre opens late 2026, sparking debate over access, costs, and fiscal management.
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Same home hit twice: Merrylands family shaken by second police crash
A police car responding to an urgent call has crashed into a Merrylands home on Holroyd Road, marking the second collision with the property in two years.
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UK Shared Services Strategy at breaking point as procurement fight deepens
The UK's £1.7 billion shared services overhaul is struggling with governance failures, departmental uncertainty, and a major procurement dispute that could unravel its timetable.
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Richlands massage therapist charged with rape following assault allegation
A Richlands massage therapist has been charged with one count of rape following an alleged assault on a client in February. The man is due to appear in court next month.
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Saudi defences rain fire on Iranian drone swarms as Gulf conflict deepens
Saudi Arabia's air defences have intercepted multiple Iranian drones and missiles in a series of dramatic engagements, as Tehran's retaliatory campaign widens across the Gulf following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
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Man stabbed to death at Woolbrook campground; second incident in a week
A man has been fatally stabbed at a campground near Tamworth, marking the second fatal attack at an NSW campsite in seven days. A 43-year-old man is in custody.
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Two-Person Team Ships Wildly Original CRPG After 18 Months in Early Access
Hannah and Joseph Games has released Banquet for Fools from early access, achieving 91 per cent positive reviews on Steam with a deliberately unconventional approach to role-playing games.
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Indonesia Follows Australia's Lead With Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Indonesia will prohibit children under 16 from major social media platforms starting 28 March, following Australia's world-first ban implemented in December 2025.
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Police bust online child abuse ring with 145 offenders identified globally
NSW and Victoria police have dismantled a major online child abuse network, charging six men and identifying 145 offenders internationally as part of a complex investigation into the distribution of child exploitation material.
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One Nation selects irrigation expert as Farrer candidate as preselection looms
One Nation has narrowed its Farrer by-election candidate field to three finalists, including Narrandera-based irrigation specialist David Farley. The party received over 80 applications for the seat.
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Teenage boy in critical condition after stabbing attack; man charged
A teenage boy remains in critical condition following a stabbing attack in Sydney, while police have charged a man in relation to a separate stabbing incident involving multiple victims.
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Capita wins £370m Whitehall contract at less than 40% of estimated value, rival cries foul
Capita has confirmed a £370m UK government outsourcing win already facing a court challenge from rival Sopra Steria over alleged procurement irregularities.
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Nicole Kidman Channels Grief Into Scarpetta as Series Hits Prime Video
Nicole Kidman's new Prime Video series Scarpetta premieres March 11, arriving at a deeply personal moment after her mother's death and divorce from Keith Urban.
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Three Police Shootings in One Day Across Queensland and NSW
Three separate police shootings unfolded across Queensland and NSW on Tuesday, leaving two men dead and raising fresh questions about use-of-force protocols.
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Liberals' Secret Election Post-Mortem Blames Everyone But Themselves
A secret Liberal Party review, now leaked, reveals senior figures blamed each other for 2025's historic defeat while showing little personal accountability.
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Ebor Campground Murder Charge: 26-Year-Old Faces Court Over Alleged Axe Attack
A 26-year-old man faces murder charges after a 33-year-old died from head injuries allegedly sustained in an axe attack at a campground near Ebor, NSW.
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Gunman Still at Large After South-West Sydney Home Sprayed With Bullets
A south-west Sydney home was hit by bullets overnight as NSW Police launched a hunt for the gunman responsible, the latest in a string of residential shootings across the city.
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Allan Government Shuts Door on Small Business WFH Carve-Out
The Allan government has ruled out a small business exemption from Victoria's planned work-from-home legislation, setting up a sharp election-year fight with business groups.
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Khamenei's Death Divides Australians as Streets Fill With Protesters
Australians took to the streets in celebration and protest after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian diaspora.
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