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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.

MURRINDINDI SHIRE COUNCIL, VIC. — Sorting through energy upgrade options can be difficult, with many providers and varying information available. Goulburn Murray Solar Savers was developed by councils, including Murrindindi Shire Council, to provide a more structured and transparent process.

MORNINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL, VIC. — Mornington Shire’s Integrated Transport Strategy - Transport to 2040, is a long-term plan for a more connected, better serviced, safe and reliable transport network across the Peninsula, and it's now open for residents' comments. 

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Liberal Party members are "holding active discussions" to disendorse the upper house MP (Legislative Council), Moira Deeming, after she refused to apologise to her Victorian Liberal Party colleague Matthew Guy, after Deeming accused Guy of "placing her in a headlock", which Deeming then rapidly reported to police.

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Liberal Party members are "holding active discussions" to disendorse the upper house MP (Legislative Council), Moira Deeming, after she refused to apologise to her Victorian Liberal Party colleague Matthew Guy, after Deeming accused Guy of "placing her in a headlock", which Deeming then rapidly reported to police.

A 33-year-old senior constable - who has not been named - from North West Metro Region has been charged with 23 counts of driving while his licence was suspended following an internal investigation.

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.

BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — The first section of the Round 11 split round presents a significant opportunity for several sides to gain valuable ground on the ladder, with both Heidelberg and Montmorency enjoying the bye.

BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — Round 11 of the Northern Football Netball League's Division 2 is poised to have a significant impact on sides hoping to clench a spot in not just the final five, but top three aspirations as well.

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.

ENGLAND, UK.  — Guglielmo Marconi was born in Bologna, Italy, on April 25, 1874. Marconi is best known for the development of a wireless telegraphy system, which came to be known as “radio”. Marconi demonstrated the transmission and reception of Morse Code-based radio signals over a distance of 2 or more kilometres (and up to 6 kilometres) on Salisbury Plain in England in 1896.

Rupert Murdoch is almost certainly the most globally influential Australian. That Australia has one of the most concentrated media markets in the world is, sadly, a reflection of his influence, even though he has relinquished citizenship to become a dominant media figure in the United States. There are already a number of books about him, including biographies by journalists Michael Wolff and William Shawcross.

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. — Liberal Party members are "holding active discussions" to disendorse the upper house MP (Legislative Council), Moira Deeming, after she refused to apologise to her Victorian Liberal Party colleague Matthew Guy, after Deeming accused Guy of "placing her in a headlock", which Deeming then rapidly reported to police.

TV journalist and broadcaster Karl Stefanovic cast his departure from Nine’s Today Show as a win for “free speech”, a framing the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, endorsed with “wow”, to millions on X.