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The Premier has been left red-faced after becoming confused about one of her key transport projects. Jacinta Allen dismissed, then confirmed, that pedestrians will have to pay to walk between Melbourne's newest train stations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A devastating fire has ripped through the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, killing at least 44 people with 271 still missing. The blaze spread rapidly through bamboo scaffolding and green construction mesh covering the 32-storey residential towers, forcing residents to evacuation centres. Three construction company officials have been arrested on manslaughter charges as authorities investigate the use of substandard materials including styrofoam window seals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police are about to be given unprecedented powers to stop and search people and even cars in a designated zone around the city. The move is being billed as a crackdown on knives and machetes, but critics are calling it an assault on civil liberties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health advocates are pushing for a nationwide screening program to test every Australian child for type 1 diabetes. Currently, most of the 3,000 Australians diagnosed annually with type 1 diabetes are not identified until they require hospitalisation with life-threatening conditions. Experts believe 25,000 Australians are living with undiagnosed type 1 diabetes, with proposed testing methods including heel pricks for newborns and saliva swabs for infants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two turkeys named Gobble and Waddle were officially pardoned by Donald Trump at the White House in the traditional presidential Thanksgiving ceremony. The birds were treated to accommodation at a luxury hotel in Washington D.C. before the pardoning event. America will celebrate Thanksgiving on Friday, Australian time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perry Kouroumblis has been ordered to stand trial for the murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Collingwood sharehouse in 1977. The 66-year-old formally pleaded not guilty to the charges, though a rape charge has been dismissed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria's transport bureaucrat Jeroen Weimar has revealed the state-managed road network averages one pothole every 100 metres. Despite hundreds of annual compensation claims from drivers for pothole damage, only one claim out of 196 has been assessed as payable. The Transport Department prioritises resurfacing projects over pothole repairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged over the brazen theft of an Uber Eats scooter in Penrith. Footage shows four attackers swarming a delivery driver at a traffic intersection, knocking him off his scooter and stealing both his bike and phone. Police caught the teenager an hour later in nearby Cranebrook after he crashed the stolen moped, and he was found with the rider's phone and a knife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new Formula One exhibition has opened in Melbourne, featuring an immersive journey through motorsport history across seven rooms and 22,000 square feet. The exhibition displays five F1 cars, more than 60 helmets, 25 race suits, and racing simulators, with all items being authentic artefacts used in F1 races or by F1 drivers. Following successful runs in London, Madrid and Vienna, this marks the exhibition's Asia-Pacific debut, including a dedicated section showcasing Australian drivers like Oscar Piastri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Australian government is introducing reforms to crack down on shonky NDIS providers with penalties of up to $16.5 million fines or two years imprisonment for misconduct and unsafe practices. The new measures target unregistered operators and providers who injure or kill participants, while giving the Commissioner powers to block misleading marketing materials that falsely claim funds can be used for luxuries like holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 80th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will feature 133 yachts sailing over 1,000 kilometres down the coast in gruelling conditions. Last year's line honours winner LawConnect returns to face four other supermaxis, including nine-time winner Wild Oats 11, now rebranded as Palm Beach 11. Twenty-eight boats will be taking on their maiden Sydney Hobart race, including historic vessels like the 1904-built Maratima Cap Winchell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health advocates are calling for a nationwide screening programme to test every Australian child for type 1 diabetes. Currently, most Australians with type 1 diabetes are only diagnosed when they end up in hospital with life-threatening conditions, as Australia doesn't routinely test for the disease. Experts believe 25,000 Australians are living with undiagnosed type 1 diabetes, while 3,000 new cases are diagnosed annually.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Authorities have arrested four additional suspects connected to a major heist at the Louvre museum in Paris, including the final alleged member of the gang who broke into the facility. The suspects consist of two men and two women aged 38 to 40, all from the Paris region, while $157 million worth of stolen jewels remain unrecovered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fairfield Hospital will undergo a $630 million redevelopment featuring an expanded emergency department, new operating theatres and additional clinical services. The State Government has released initial designs and floor plans for public feedback, with construction expected to begin next year pending planning approvals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victoria Police will have expanded powers to stop and search anyone in Melbourne's CBD, Docklands and Southbank from Sunday until May 29. Officers will not require a warrant or reasonable suspicion of crime to conduct searches in these designated areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robert Irwin has won America's Dancing with the Stars, becoming the most voted contestant in the show's history. The 21-year-old Australian wildlife warrior overcame a rib injury during the competition to claim victory in an emotional grand finale. His sister Bindi Irwin previously won the same competition ten years ago, making the Irwin family owners of two mirror balls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
School children replaced journalists in Federal Parliament's press gallery to question the Prime Minister about Australia's upcoming social media ban for under-16s. The students asked about security measures to prevent bypassing age restrictions and fake account creation. The new age restrictions are scheduled to take effect in two weeks, with social media companies facing considerable fines if they don't make best endeavours to comply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New South Wales is introducing digital birth certificates as part of a staged rollout beginning March next year. The online documents will initially be available to people aged 16 to 21 and can only be used at Service New South Wales centres for select transactions, with plans to expand usage in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two turkeys named Gobble and Waddle were pardoned by Donald Trump at the White House in the annual presidential Thanksgiving tradition. The birds were treated to a night at a luxury hotel in Washington D.C. before the ceremony, with America celebrating Thanksgiving on Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sales of supplements with high levels of vitamin B6 are being restricted by the drugs regulator to limit the risk of nerve damage from long-term consumption. Products containing more than 50 milligrams will require pharmacist approval, while daily doses exceeding 200 milligrams will need a prescription. The regulatory changes take effect in June 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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