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Great Koala National Park Set to Boost Conservation and Tourism on Mid North Coast

NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has visited Coffs Harbour as planning continues for the proposed Great Koala National Park, a major conservation project aimed at protecting one of Australia's most significant koala populations and more than 100 threatened species.

 

Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – More than 100,000 live cockroaches illegal to keep in Australia were confiscated from a single breeder in the country’s largest-ever seizure of exotic invertebrates, officials said Friday.

Australian police form heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – An Australian state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since gunmen killed 15 people and wounded three police officers armed only with handguns at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December, a government inquiry heard Wednesday.

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US Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion as Spending Surges

The United States budget deficit climbed to nearly $2 trillion in the 2026 fiscal year, reaching its highest level in five years as rising military expenditure, social security commitments and interest payments on government debt outweighed increases in revenue.

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Tesla Unveils Futuristic Sports Car Capable of Mid-Air Jumps

Tesla has unveiled an ambitious electric sports car concept capable of driving upside down and performing mid-air manoeuvres using rocket-like thrusters, in a project developed in collaboration with Elon Musk's SpaceX. The futuristic vehicle is reportedly designed to accelerate from zero to 97 km/h in less than one second, while its thruster technology would allow it to leap into the air and change direction mid-flight.

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US Inflation Rises Ahead of Midterms, Raising Rate Hike Fears

US inflation accelerated in September, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve could increase interest rates again as Americans prepare to vote in the November midterm elections. The annual inflation rate climbed to 3.7 per cent, up from 3.4 per cent in August, while consumer prices increased by 0.6 per cent over the month

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Ukrainians Brace for Harsh Winter as Russia Intensifies Attacks

Ukrainians are preparing for what could be the harshest winter since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, as intensifying missile and drone attacks threaten electricity supplies, heating systems, transport networks and other critical infrastructure.

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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Let Go After Turbulent First Week

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been removed from her position after just days in the role, according to a White House official, following growing scrutiny of her qualifications and a turbulent start to her tenure. President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he had encouraged Zacharia to reconsider whether the demanding position was right for her, suggesting the intense public and media attention could make the job difficult to sustain.

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Zelenskyy Says US Diesel Deal Will Put Money Into Putin's War Chest

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of having no genuine interest in peace negotiations, warning that a proposed US deal to facilitate Russian diesel exports could provide Moscow with additional revenue to finance its war against Ukraine.

Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366 million supporting Republican candidates and political groups ahead of the United States midterm elections, providing a substantial financial boost to the party as it faces voter concerns over President Donald Trump's popularity and the rising cost of living.

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Anne Hathaway is embracing her pregnancy
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For Nigel Farage, success brings new pressures and a showdown with Count Binface
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World Lion Day: Africa's big cats face mounting threats from habitat loss