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MIDGE POINT, QLD. — The AFP has seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine – the largest ever cocaine seizure in Australia – as part of an investigation into an organised crime plot to import and distribute significant quantities of border-controlled drugs along Australia’s east coast.

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND. — Across Australia and New Zealand, police have arrested 40 people and laid 145 charges as part of a national day of action targeting the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG).

W1AW HQ, NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT, USA. — Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message, publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, praising and thanking ham radio operators who provide essential communications when storms and emergencies knock out power and cellular networks and communities are cut off.

WHITTLESEA, VIC. — Whittlesea City Council provided more than $215,000 in community grants between January to March 2026, providing support for rural landowners, emergency services, individuals and community groups.

MURRINDINDI SHIRE, VIC. — Murrindindi Shire continues to grow stronger, healthier and more connected through the Nourishing Neighbourhoods program, now in its second year of a three-year partnership with Mitchell Shire Council funded by VicHealth.

NARRE WARREN SOUTH, VIC. — Gary Maas, MLA for Narre Warren South, has advised Premier Jacinta Allan that he will not be seeking re-election in 2026.

CANBERRA, ACT. — Seldom few, if any, mainstream media outlets, or their journalists addressed, nor reported on the large elephant in the room. The fact that Pauline Hanson, who last year addressed a Nazi rally alongside neo Nazi Thomas Sewell.

MELBOURNE, VIC. — In an ABC News report by Alex Sinnott, the report states that: "Victoria Police are still able to conduct licence and registration checks via LEAP and there is minimal impact on operational policing," she said.

GREENSBOROUGH, VIC. — A former Greensborough-based Victoria Police officer has been sentenced to six months in prison after repeatedly harassing a woman on social media over an almost 18-month period.

BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — The second half of the Melbourne Greyhounds Division 1 season begins with a crucial round of football that could have a significant impact on both the top five race and the battle for ladder position heading towards finals.

BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — What an exciting week of football we have on our hands, plenty of great games to look forward to.

MOORABOOL SHIRE, VIC. — Hide + Seek Pathways is now open to all artists, musicians, writers, performers and collectives connected to Moorabool, providing support in the development of their ideas, practices and careers.

SAN FRANCISCO, USA. — AST wants to use the 430 to 440MHz (UHF) amateur radio band for a satellite-to-phone service. Amateur 'ham' radio enthusiasts say the company's plan is vague and could interfere with their slim slice of spectrum.

MELBOURNE, VIC. — A few hours ago, ARN confirmed that Karl Stefanovic will join Eddie Maguire tomorrow on Gold FM. "Television and radio heavyweight Eddie McGuire says Karl Stefanovic will join him in the host seat of their new Gold FM radio show, with the Today presenter to call in from the UK."

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. 

MELBOURNE, VIC. — A few hours ago, ARN confirmed that Karl Stefanovic will join Eddie Maguire tomorrow on Gold FM. "Television and radio heavyweight Eddie McGuire says Karl Stefanovic will join him in the host seat of their new Gold FM radio show, with the Today presenter to call in from the UK."

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Bec Walker (aka 'Bec Freedom'), the founder of the Nazi-associated March For Australia that Freedom claims was "hijacked by Nazi's" (it wasn't - they were invited) - that has since rebranded as Fight For Australia (FFA) is begging for volunteers on Telegram.