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Aug 26, 2025 - World

This blog has now closedPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

Aug 26, 2025 - World

This blog has now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the last parliament, the government had just reached a deal with the Greens and members of the crossbench, to get its environmental laws over the line.Now that they’ve had to go back to the drawing board, the Coalition and the Greens will be approached for negotiation (as Murray Watt outlined a bit earlier).We need laws that actually act on the climate crisis, protect nature. And of course, we will always stand for making sure everyone’s got a home, a roof over their heads in this wealthy country. So the offer’s there. We’re looking forward to those discussions with government. Or they can choose to do a deal that will just pave the way for more big business profits, trash nature and leave ordinary people behind with the Libs.It’s very clear that targeting or hitting hospitals, health workers and civilians is a breach of international law. We join with the rest of the international community in condemning this action. Continue reading...

Aug 26, 2025 - World

FTSE 250 company, which employs 35,000 people, further extends deadline for Sidara to make firm takeover offerBusiness live – latest updatesWood Group has come a step closer to becoming the latest company to leave the London Stock Exchange, after the board of the British oil services company said it was minded to accept a reduced takeover offer from a Dubai-based suitor.Sidara, the Middle Eastern engineering company Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partner Holdings, initially proposed a 35p a share offer in April. Continue reading...

Aug 26, 2025 - World

Activists claim Anant Ambani’s Vantara facility has no plan to return its endangered species to the wildIndia’s supreme court has ordered an investigation into allegations of illegal animal imports and financial misconduct at a vast private zoo set up by the son of Asia’s richest person.Vantara, which describes itself as the “world’s biggest wild animal rescue centre”, is run by Anant Ambani, a son of Mukesh Ambani, the billionaire head of the conglomerate Reliance Industries. Continue reading...

Aug 26, 2025 - World

Labor’s decisive response may counter criticism it has not pushed back enough against rising instances of antisemitism since 7 OctoberFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBack in January, the boss of the Australian federal police said it was investigating if bad actors overseas could be paying to whip up antisemitism and undermine social cohesion in Australia.As the government struggled to counter an alarming, rapid spate of vandalism and violent attacks on synagogues and Jewish community sites in Sydney and Melbourne, commissioner Reece Kershaw said overseas groups might be recruiting locals to carry out crimes. Continue reading...