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University standards add anti-racism and governance duties

University standards add anti-racism and governance duties

Updated federal standards make provider duties on racism and university governance clearer and enforceable.

TV tonight: a wild French drama about first world war super-soldiers

TV tonight: a wild French drama about first world war super-soldiers

French television introduces a unique science fiction drama featuring World War I super-soldiers to the evening viewing schedule.

Family allowed into Australia to care for slain woman's children

Family allowed into Australia to care for slain woman's children

Federal intervention secured emergency travel visas for a grieving family to enter Australia and care for children following a tragic death.

'Officially out': Saints put a line through Lachie Neale chase

'Officially out': Saints put a line through Lachie Neale chase

St Kilda has officially withdrawn from the pursuit of Brisbane Lions premiership star Lachie Neale, ending speculation regarding a potential club transfer.

Trump needs a Plan C for Iran because so far nothing has worked

Trump needs a Plan C for Iran because so far nothing has worked

The United States administration faces a strategic impasse regarding Iran, as previous attempts to leverage military threats and oil sanctions have failed.

One dead, three hospitalised after incident at Mount Gambier home

One dead, three hospitalised after incident at Mount Gambier home

Emergency services are investigating a tragic incident at a Mount Gambier residence that resulted in one fatality and three hospitalisations this morning.

Man dead following incident near Fremantle nightlife strip, two arrested

Man dead following incident near Fremantle nightlife strip, two arrested

Police have arrested two men in their 20s following the discovery of an unresponsive man near a Fremantle nightlife precinct overnight.

Passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece

Passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece

A Ryanair Boeing 737 performed an emergency landing in Greece after a window failure nearly pulled a passenger from the aircraft mid-flight.

Telstra CEO admits GPS timing flaw was 'well-known' before triple-zero death

Telstra CEO admits GPS timing flaw was 'well-known' before triple-zero death

Telstra knew its GPS timing system was a risk yet cannot confirm it had a backup.

That's life: Derryn Hinch's most memorable media moments

That's life: Derryn Hinch's most memorable media moments

Derryn Hinch, Australia's colourful media personality and former senator, has died at 82.

Roger Cook stared down Labor's powerful factions and won

Roger Cook stared down Labor's powerful factions and won

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has consolidated his leadership by successfully appointing his preferred minister despite significant opposition from powerful Labor party factions.

Kennedy shatters national record in Monaco win

Kennedy shatters national record in Monaco win

Australian pole vaulter Nina Kennedy has set a new national record, clearing 4.95 metres to secure a victory at the Monaco Diamond League.

Man arrested after former British MP found dead

Man arrested after former British MP found dead

A 26-year-old man remains in custody following the death of former British Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, triggering a formal murder investigation.

ICE killed a Mexican immigrant in Houston during a traffic stop with no bodycam

ICE killed a Mexican immigrant in Houston during a traffic stop with no bodycam

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant, was shot dead by ICE officers during a Houston traffic stop, and DHS says agents involved were not wearing body cameras.

Hinch revealed a scenario that seemed too crazy to be true - but he was right

Hinch revealed a scenario that seemed too crazy to be true - but he was right

Derryn Hinch, who passed away at 82, leaves a legacy as a polarizing but effective advocate for sexual abuse survivors during decades of silence.

Trump flags more US-Iran talks but maintains ceasefire

Trump flags more US-Iran talks but maintains ceasefire

Donald Trump has confirmed the United States will continue diplomatic talks with Iran, despite declaring the existing ceasefire agreement officially over.

British ex-minister allegedly murdered

British ex-minister allegedly murdered

A 78-year-old former British minister, known for her Strictly Come Dancing fame, was found dead at home.

Trump warns of godless communist Democrats as biggest threat since US founding

Trump warns of godless communist Democrats as biggest threat since US founding

Speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition, Trump labelled Democrats godless communists and the most serious threat to the US since its founding.

GOP strategists see Mamdani's rise as a 'red scare' tool ahead of US midterms

GOP strategists see Mamdani's rise as a 'red scare' tool ahead of US midterms

Republican strategists plan to use Mamdani's left-wing rise to brand the entire Democratic Party with its most extreme views before the midterms.

15-year-old charged with abducting Melbourne schoolgirl on last day of term

15-year-old charged with abducting Melbourne schoolgirl on last day of term

A 15-year-old boy has been charged in Melbourne after allegedly abducting a girl as she walked to school on the final day of term.

US Strikes Iran After Attack on a Commercial Ship in the Strait of Hormuz

US Strikes Iran After Attack on a Commercial Ship in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched military strikes against Iran following an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hoax CPS tip forced Pete Buttigieg apart from his children for a day

Hoax CPS tip forced Pete Buttigieg apart from his children for a day

An anonymous, false child protective services report led police to investigate Pete Buttigieg's family, temporarily separating him from his children.

Advocates seek inquiry into Everglades damage by Alligator Alcatraz site

Advocates seek inquiry into Everglades damage by Alligator Alcatraz site

Environmentalists and immigrant-rights groups are demanding an accounting of ecological harm caused by the now-closed Florida detention facility.

Sarah Ferguson visited Epstein twice in prison, planned a third trip

Sarah Ferguson visited Epstein twice in prison, planned a third trip

The former Duchess of York visited convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein twice during his prison sentence and had arranged a third meeting.

Climate advocates turn to courts to defend US rules against Trump rollbacks

Climate advocates turn to courts to defend US rules against Trump rollbacks

Legal challenges targeting Trump's climate rollbacks aim to preserve existing protections, not win new ones, marking a defensive shift in climate litigation.

Fugitive rapist who fled to Scotland after faking own death dies in US custody

Fugitive rapist who fled to Scotland after faking own death dies in US custody

Nicholas Rossi, a convicted US rapist who appeared to fake his own death before fleeing to Scotland, died in hospital while serving a sentence in Utah.

Small Plane Crashes Into Beijing's Tallest Skyscraper, Scattering Debris Below

Small Plane Crashes Into Beijing's Tallest Skyscraper, Scattering Debris Below

A small aircraft struck Beijing's tallest skyscraper and scattered debris to the ground, with footage of the collision spreading rapidly on social media.

UN demands prompt investigation into migrant deaths in US immigration custody

UN demands prompt investigation into migrant deaths in US immigration custody

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called for accountability for those who violated the law in US immigration detention facilities.

John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents, faces $2.25m fine

John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents, faces $2.25m fine

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to mishandling classified documents, facing up to five years in prison.

Ukrainian colonel who shared state secrets with Russia is jailed for life

Ukrainian colonel who shared state secrets with Russia is jailed for life

Col Dmytro Kozyura, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official, was sentenced to life in prison for systematically passing classified secrets to Russia.

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