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PHILIPPINES — Ninety-two children have been removed from harm, and 18 alleged child exploitation facilitators in the Philippines were charged in 2025, as a result of investigations coordinated by the Philippine Internet Crimes Against Children Center (PICACC).

MAR-A-LAGO, FLORIDA, USA. — The unhinged and alleged pedophile President of the United States has announced his company, Trump Media And Technology Group (TMTG) (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: $DJT) said in a Truth Social post and email.

LONDON, UK. — The Metropolitan Police (London) have stated: "We will vigorously defend our decision to require officers and staff to declare if they are Freemasons."

MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VIC. — Over the past few weeks, something quietly powerful has been happening at The Briars.

THOMASTOWN, VIC. — Yesterday, Whittlesea Councillor for the Thomastown Ward, Nic Brooks, advised Whittlesea City Council that he has resigned his position, effective immediately, for personal reasons.

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Pakenham MLA (ALP) Emma Vulin has taken a verbal swipe at Opposition Leader Jess Wilson in Parliament.

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Pakenham MLA (ALP) Emma Vulin has taken a verbal swipe at Opposition Leader Jess Wilson in Parliament.

JOLIMONT/MCG. — Specialist police carrying longarm semi-automatic rifles will be deployed to the Boxing Day Test as an additional safeguard Chief Commissioner Mike Bush announced.

CHELTENHAM, VIC. — Bayside Council has renewed Cheltenham Golf Club’s lease on the Cheltenham Golf Course site for a further 21 years.

MELBOURNE, VIC. — The end-of-year showcase for the 2025 Academy cohort features an eclectic program flowing from the Romantic to Latin-inspired to contemporary works for brass, curated to exploit the unique sonic combination of instruments of the Academy by MSO Principal Trombone, José Milton Vieira.

AINSLIE, ACT. — John Telek, VK1JT, has, this time via social media and amateur 'ham' radio, has yet again "gone off on [an] unhinged, drug-fuelled rant," several sources told VicNews.

VATICAN CITY — Australian media representatives are among those to hear directly from the Pope, championing press freedom and specifically the role of invaluable newswire agencies, while denouncing clickbait content. 

CANBERRA, ACT. — Embattled telco Optus has been put on notice as the federal government prepares to push through new laws beefing up oversight of the industry.

The Kinglake Pub last week opened its indoor children's play area.