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Man arrested in Melbourne after police seize dozens of Labubu dolls
Police have seized Labubu dolls allegedly stolen from a CBD shopping centre during a search warrant in the city’s west. Source link
Sussan Ley backtracks on call for Kevin Rudd to be sacked as US ambassador
After a Liberal colleague called Sussan Ley’s claim that Kevin Rudd could not remain US ambassador “churlish”, the opposition leader has walked back from her call. Source link
North Korea has fired ballistic missile, Seoul says
The launch comes days before South Korea hosts APEC and world leaders including the US and Chinese presidents. Source link
Aussie team to feature three major winners at International Crown
Minjee Lee, Hannah Green and Grace Kim will lead a powerful Australian line-up at the prestigious women’s golf’s International Crown team event in South Korea. Source link
ACMA cracks down on mobile 000 'camp-on' failures
Testing rules arrive 18 months after they were recommended. Source link
Fear of retaliation stops renters from raising issues, survey finds
A survey of 1,000 Victorian renters finds nearly four in five households faced a tenancy issue over a 12-month period — but only half of them escalated the issue by lodging a complaint. Source link
From skating rink to theatrical gem, Anita's Theatre still shining after 100 years
After starting life as a movie theatre and later a roller-skating rink, it was the bold vision of a Wollongong property developer that turned the 100-year-old Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul into a cultural icon. Source link
Inquest probes death of man in police custody after violent arrest
A senior police officer defends the actions of officers during the violent arrest of a man who later died in custody at Casino Police Station in 2023. Source link
Controversial rare earth mine in Victorian town fast-tracked by government deal
The federal government grants major project status to a joint US and Hong Kong mine in regional Victoria. Source link
How used-car buyers can protect themselves from odometer tampering
Odometer fraud is “widespread” in the second-hand car industry, but experts say there are warning signs to look for when buying a used car. Source link