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US accused of plotting false-flag operation to frame Venezuela
Venezuela says it has thwarted what it calls a CIA-linked plot to attack a US warship anchored in Trinidad. Source link
First NZYQ cohort member deported to Nauru under opaque deal
Australia could end up paying the tiny island nation around $2.5 billion over three decades if more than 350 former detainees are successfully resettled. Source link
Celtic boss quits, prompting speculation of a return for Ange Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou’s name will inevitably be linked to a Celtic return after Brendan Rodgers resigns his post as manager of the struggling Scottish giants. Source link
Energy prices threaten future of Australia's biggest aluminium smelter
Tomago Aluminium is consulting with employees about the future of its operations as it struggles with rising energy costs. Source link
Fears wombats are under threat from dogs on Victoria's Bass Coast
Conservationists say wombats on Victoria’s Bass Coast are under threat from off-leash dogs that have been spotted entering their coastal burrows. Source link
Gov leans into real-time network outage register
Communications Minister tells ACMA to make it happen. Source link
Couple trades Tasmania for new adventure as tropical islands' caretakers
Life as the caretaker of a tropical island includes gardening and plenty of birdwatching, but the job is not all glamorous. Source link
WiseTech shares crash after AFP and ASIC raid office
WiseTech says it was required to produce documents related to alleged trading in WiseTech shares by controversial co-founder Richard White and three employees from late 2024 to early 2025. Source link
Convicted rapist denied visa for volleyball competition
Convicted Dutch child rapist Steven van de Velde has been denied a visa to Australia to compete in the Beach Volleyball World Championships. Source link
Sydney council looks into reducing short-term rental cap to 60 days
City of Sydney already has a 180-day cap on un-hosted short-term rentals, but some councillors say it’s not doing enough to free up housing stock. Source link