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Victoria climbers defy Indigenous site ban

Rock climbing communities across Victoria are mobilising against controversial new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, setting up a dramatic confrontation between heritage protection and recreational access.

Ballarat Grammar stops new boarders in safety crisis

Victoria's prestigious Ballarat Grammar school takes drastic action, suspending new boarding placements following disturbing child safety reports. Internal review reveals systemic failures as authorities investigate.

Australia's Mechanics' Institutes: Community Hubs Reborn

Discover how historic Mechanics' Institutes across Australia are transforming into vital community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to digital literacy workshops while preserving their rich heritage.

UK Prisons Deploy Anti-Drone Defence Systems

Prisons across England and Wales are rolling out advanced drone detection and neutralisation systems in a major security crackdown against illegal deliveries of drugs, phones and weapons.

Victoria Passes Australia's First Indigenous Treaty

In a landmark moment for reconciliation, Victoria has passed Australia's first formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners, establishing a groundbreaking framework for self-determination and cultural recognition.

NSW Prisons Lockdown as Guards Stage Mass Strike

Every state-run correctional facility in New South Wales has been plunged into lockdown after prison officers launched unprecedented industrial action, citing dangerous understaffing and rising violence.

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