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  • Education Training, Youth
  • 17/08/2026
  • 00:01
the Department of the House of Representatives

150 young Australians head to Canberra for the National Youth Parliament

This week, 150 secondary school students from across Australia– one from each federal electorate –willcome toCanberraforthe 2026 National Youth Parliament – a fully funded, five-day program designed to equip young Australians with the knowledge, confidence and skills toengage with Australia’sparliamentary democracy. New research from Y Australia has revealed that almost eight in 10 (79 per cent)ofyoung Australianssay theyare very interested in democracy and the social issues affecting Australia, with more than four in five (83 per cent)reporting havingbecomemore interested over the past two years.However,one in five (22 per cent)say theydon’tknow how to get involved. TheNational Youth Parliamentthereforeprovidesatimelycivics engagement opportunityfor young…

  • Political
  • 16/08/2026
  • 12:36
Family First Party

One Nation wrong to accept the injustice baked into gay marriage

Family First will never stop fighting for the rights of children to be paramount in public policy, National Director and NSW Legislative Council candidate…

  • Contains:
  • General News, Sport Recreation
  • 16/08/2026
  • 11:17
PBR AUSTRALIA

VICTORIAN RIDES HIGH AT SOLD-OUT PBR MELBOURNE

Key Facts: Heywood’s Sam Woodall claimed the Monster Energy Melbourne Invitational title, producing the performance of the night to win on home-state dirt and…

  • Contains:
  • Political
  • 16/08/2026
  • 09:16
Family First Party

Crossing the Line? Family First Asks If Victoria’s ‘Cult’ Crackdown Is a Modern-Day Spanish Inquisition

Key Facts: KEY FACTS: · The Legislative Assembly’s Legal and Social Issues Committee tabled “Crossing the Line — Coercion and Harm in High Control…

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  • Entertainment, General News
  • 16/08/2026
  • 09:07
Spring Festival

YEE HAA – THE COUNTRY COMEBACK CONTINUES! Introducing Bites, Blooms & Beyond for the Laidley Spring Festival

Key Facts: LAIDLEY SPRING FESTIVAL When: 11-13 September 2026 Where: Laidley 11-12 September and Forest Hill 13 September, Lockyer Valley, Queensland For more information…

  • Contains:
  • Entertainment, General News
  • 16/08/2026
  • 06:30
Highlights from day 2 of National Science Week

Super-fast planes. Koala census. Female fossil rockers. Facts vs fiction in sci-fi movies. Garden with Costa.

Sunday 16 August Researchers, experts, and other interesting people available for interview around the country. QLD: An Aussie astronaut, a little lunar robot and…

  • Contains:
  • Entertainment, Media
  • 16/08/2026
  • 05:00
Celebrity & Hollywood Gifting

Celebrity & Hollywood Gifting Unveils Luxury Gift Collection Worth over $3,000 for 2026 TV WEEK GOLD Logie Nominees

Key Facts: Celebrity & Hollywood Gifting has unveiled a luxury gift collection valued at over $3,000 for the 2026 TV WEEK GOLD Logie nominees,…

  • Contains:
  • Fashion, RetailOnline Retail
  • 16/08/2026
  • 00:00
TopCashback Australia

Late winter shoppers can cash in with one-day offers

Shoppers looking to stretch their wallets before spring can take advantage of multiple offers available through TopCashback only today, 16 August. The deals include up to 20% cashback at Myer from 4pm to 9:59pm AEST, capped at $50 per member. There’s also up to 12% cashback at Bonds until 16 August only, with no cashback cap and the offer can be stacked on top of their ongoing 40% off sale. Those with travel plans can also secure 14% cashback on Agoda bookings, while households looking to cut utility bills can get up to $410 cashback through Econnex, including up to…

  • CharitiesAidWelfare, International News
  • 15/08/2026
  • 22:13
Plan International Australia

Indonesia Earthquake: Plan Indonesia warns of grave risks to children and girls

Saturday 15 August, 2026: For immediate release Press release Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia; Plan International warns of grave risks to children and girls Plan Indonesia is deploying emergency assessment teams following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia early on Saturday morning, killing dozens of people and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. The shallow earthquake hit 30 kilometres northeast of Mbay at a depth of 15 kilometres, triggering widespread panic, damaging homes and schools, and causing landslides that cut off critical supply routes, including the Trans Ende-Bajawa highway. Although an initial tsunami…

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