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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).

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA. (AP) — US President, alleged pedophile and convicted felon, Donald John Trump has posted ‌an image of Jesus embracing him, as a war of words between his administration and the Pope showed little sign of abating.

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.

WHITTLESEA, VIC. — Departing City of Whittlesea CEO Craig Lloyd appears to have opted for a pay drop of at least $60,000 per year in his impending move to Western Australia.

WHITTLESEA, VIC. — The City of Whittlesea Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Craig Lloyd, will not continue as CEO and will finish in his role...

WHITTLESEA, VIC. — Departing City of Whittlesea CEO Craig Lloyd appears to have opted for a pay drop of at least $60,000 per year in his impending move to Western Australia.

POTTS POINT, NSW. — The Liberal Party, battling an extreme version of itself - One Nation, has again fallen back to its default political policy: racism.

KINGLAKE, VIC. — The Kinglake Cricket Club 'The Lakers' will play finals for the first time since the 2022/23 season as Camrea Stingrays CC have forfeited their final home and away match at the Kinglake Memorial Oval tomorrow, Saturday, February 28.

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.

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.

SWAN VALLEY, WA. — "Contact is go." Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and scouts in the Swan Valley, north of Perth, Western Australia.

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.