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Meet Angus Liddell, the Melbourne student who raised nearly $10,000, launched a 10km charity swim and won Young Citizen of the Year

September 16, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

His contribution is not limited to fundraising. Angus volunteers as a lifesaver at Mentone Life Saving Club, where he combines his passion for swimming with helping the community. Finding the time between classes, training and everyday commitments is already tough enough for most students. For Angus Liddell, this has meant finding ways to bring people … Read more

Priced out of Melbourne, an Australian couple bought 1.5 hectares in Tasmania for $330,000; in 2022 they began a recycled bottle Earthship and completed the home nearly three years later for $880,000

September 13, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

For Matt Ellis and Kate Tucker, buying a home in Melbourne became a familiar cycle of hope, bidding and disappointment. The couple wanted to remain close to their community and friends, but they were repeatedly outbid in the inner city market. Eventually, they looked far beyond Victoria and found a more affordable path near Cygnet … Read more

Tornado in Melbourne, Florida? Latest radar as warning issued for Brevard County

September 6, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

A tornado warning has been issued for Melbourne and other parts of Brevard County, Florida. The warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m. EDT Saturday. Melbourne, Florida, under tornado warning. (UnSplash) What does the latest radar say? There have been no confirmed reports of a tornado on the ground in the area so far. However, … Read more

Getting tech giants to pay for news is a first. can do it again

May 1, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Melbourne, with the news bargaining incentives released by the government this week, it is worth reconsidering the origins and achievements of its predecessor, the News Media Bargaining Code. Getting tech giants to pay for news is a first. can do it again Both have the same goal: to get paid from search and social media … Read more

Anne Hathaway’s Allah moment goes viral. Here’s what it means and when you can use it

April 26, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Melbourne, three days ago, People magazine released excerpts from an interview with actress Anne Hathaway, who is currently on a global media tour. One of the questions involved Hathaway’s feelings about aging. In her response, she – a non-Muslim – casually added the word “inshallah” in the middle of the sentence. Anne Hathaway’s Allah moment … Read more

Australia’s aged care algorithm comes under criticism. Finally someone listened

April 19, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

MELBOURNE, The federal ombudsman is investigating the way Australians assess funding for home aged care. Australia’s aged care algorithm comes under criticism. Finally someone listened Critics say flaws in the assessment of funding under the home support scheme are preventing some older people from receiving the appropriate level of care they need to live safely … Read more

Israel and Lebanon have reached a ceasefire, but global attention should not continue to shift. This is not a happy end to the war

April 18, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

MELBOURNE, Israel has announced a ten-day ceasefire with Lebanon after weeks of bombardment in southern Lebanon killed more than 2,000 people and displaced more than 1 million residents. Israel and Lebanon have reached a ceasefire, but global attention should not continue to shift. This is not a happy end to the war However, Israeli Prime … Read more