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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."

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.

EPPING, VIC. — Summer is shaping up as one to remember for local families after the opening of a brand-new $8 million adventure-filled park right on their doorstep.

MELBOURNE, VIC. — About 200 to 250 protestors marched for Put Australia First yesterday, telling media they were marching for immigration reform that preserves Australian values, and voiced opposition to digital IDs and a net-zero emissions target.

CANBERRA, ACT. — Yesterday afternoon, Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie launched an online petition that conflates firearms with those of the Muslim faith.

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.

SYDNEY, NSW — Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access in a move welcomed by many parents and child advocates but criticised by major technology companies and free-speech advocates.

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.