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ROXBURGH PARK, VIC. — A sixth Melbourne man has been charged by the AFP’s National Security Investigations (NSI) team as part of an ongoing investigation into a group of Australian men accessing and distributing ISIS propaganda online. 

WASHINGTON DC, USA. — Trump has pardoned scores of US public officials charged with or convicted of crimes related to corruption. But his clemency skews right. A Reuters analysis shows the vast majority of recipients were Republicans or vocal proponents of his MAGA movement.

Rumours have been circulating for weeks about the United States imposing tougher sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) because of what US President Donald Trump sees as unfair targeting of Americans and Israelis for prosecution.

MITCHELL SHIRE, VIC. — Illegal dumpers have left Mitchell Shire ratepayers with a $253,830 cleanup bill for the 2025/26 financial year, with council collecting 421 tonnes of dumped waste from council-managed roadsides, parks and reserves.

MURRINDINDI SHIRE, VIC. — Murrindindi Council’s Koriella free firewood site will close at the end of October, whilst the Terip site will remain open until the end of November as the roadside tree-clearing program nears completion.

CANBERRA, ACT. — We look back at the now all-too-familiar modus operandi of Pauline Hanson on ABC Media Watch from 1998 to 2026. What Hanson presents to the media today, such as at a Saturday, October 3, 2026, Victorian election campaign launch at Crown in Melbourne, is similar to what Hanson was stating from 1998 onwards.

ADELAIDE, SA. — US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s intention to broadcast the live execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan has been met with global criticism and outrage. If it happens, this live broadcast would be the first US public execution since 1936, and the first execution by military firing squad since 1945.

MELBOURNE, VIC. — A 57-year-old male Victoria Police public service employee from the Crime and Counter Terrorism Investigation Services has today been charged following a Professional Standards Command investigation into misconduct.

GEELONG, VIC. — A former cop who revealed he lied when he claimed under oath that the reason he choked an 11-year-old neurodivergent schoolboy was that he had “snapped” now stands accused of corruption.

YEA, VIC. — Saturday saw 24 men take to the course for the Club Championships at Royal Yea, down from last year’s field of 32. Those who turned up were rewarded with superb weather and a course in excellent condition.

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Come along to Margaret Court Arena as the 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games officially begin with a spectacular Opening Ceremony celebrating 50 years of changing lives through sport.

CRESWICK, VIC. — “The Magic Pudding” is a novel by artist and writer Norman Lindsay, who was known for his unusual and creative approach. Norman Alfred William Lindsay was born on February 22, 1879, in Creswick, Victoria, Australia.

ADELAIDE, SA. — US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s intention to broadcast the live execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan has been met with global criticism and outrage. If it happens, this live broadcast would be the first US public execution since 1936, and the first execution by military firing squad since 1945.

SYDNEY, NSW. — The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has called on Nine Entertainment to manage the increasing concerns from journalists, camera operators, editors and production staff regarding pay, workloads, and workplace conditions, as the network goes ahead with its Future News initiative.

CANBERRA, ACT. — The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board, in a unanimous decision, lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, raising interest rates by 25 basis points to the highest level since 2011, as it wrapped up its two-day meeting this afternoon.

NILLUMBIK SHIRE, VIC. — Connect with purpose to like-minded businesses, expand your network and build valuable relationships that support long-term success at this free business networking event.

CANBERRA, ACT. — We look back at the now all-too-familiar modus operandi of Pauline Hanson on ABC Media Watch from 1998 to 2026. What Hanson presents to the media today, such as at a Saturday, October 3, 2026, Victorian election campaign launch at Crown in Melbourne, is similar to what Hanson was stating from 1998 onwards.

BRISBANE, QLD. — A furious Bruce Woodley, legendary member of Australian musical group The Seekers and co-writer of I Am Australian, took aim at Pauline Hanson's racist and grifting Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) after the iconic song was used during its opening ceremony in Brisbane on Saturday without Mr Woodley's permission.