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Dangerous weeks ahead for women and children, national bodies warn

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National organisations working to end violence against women – Our Watch and No to Violence – are warning that women may face increased risks of violence during the festive season. The two organisations are calling on men concerned about their behaviour to seek help and for efforts in primary prevention of both violence and substance … Continued

New world-first standards set new rules for how tech giants must tackle worst-of-the-worst online content

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World-first industry standards designed to require global tech giants to tackle the most harmful online content including child sexual abuse material and pro-terror content are set to become law.   The two standards, developed by the eSafety Commissioner and registered with the Australian Parliament in June, reached the end of their Parliamentary Disallowance period on … Continued

Toy retailer exits Australian warehouses with $1 Fire Sale Auction

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Renowned global toy manufacturer KidKraft is closing its Australian warehouse operations and Lloyds Auctions are conducting a massive clearance auction scheduled for Saturday, December 21 to clear over $800,000 worth of premium toys and furniture. Starting at just $1 with no reserves, this event marks the brand’s farewell to Australia warehouses. The auction, managed by Lloyds Auctions, will take place … Continued

Weekday Windfall Wednesday draw no. 4483, Lotto Strike draw no. 5561

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Official Results Weekday Windfall Wednesday draw no. 4483 Draw Date: Wednesday, 18 December 2024 Drawn Numbers Winning Numbers (drawn order)[15] [12] [45] [40] [2] [22]  Supplementary Numbers (drawn order)[42] [9]  Division One Guaranteed Prize Offer (for up to 6 winners) $1,000,000.00 Total Prize Pool (Divisions 2 – 6) $1,435,587.17 Lotto Strike draw no. 5561 Drawn … Continued

Australian-first study shines light on why some drug traffickers are more likely to be reconvicted than others

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One in two ‘typical’ drug traffickers convicted in NSW between 2000 and 2023 will have no further contact with the criminal justice system after release, according to an Australian-first study published in The International Journal of Drug Policy.   The authors also found that people convicted of trafficking heroin or amphetamine-type substances are more likely … Continued

Santa’s sleigh upgraded as preflight list checked twice

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From automated gift-sorting, precise chimney navigation, reindeer health tracking, and antifreeze technology, Santa’s sleigh has undergone a transformation this year with the help of Monash engineers. They’ve just conducted a final inspection on the upgraded sleigh, giving Santa the official preflight green light. Rest assured, there will not be a worry in sight when it … Continued

Fairhaven Homes Handover Second Home to Victoria Homeless Fund

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Victorian builder Fairhaven Homes, in collaboration with Origin Energy and a host of generous suppliers, have delivered a second home to the Victorian Homeless Fund (VHF) who will ensure a deserving family receives sorely needed housing. The VHF provides long-term accommodation for women and children escaping family violence, with 100% of funding going towards the … Continued

OZ Lotto Draw no. 1609

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Official Results   OZ Lotto Draw no. 1609 Draw Date: Tuesday, 17 December 2024       Drawn Numbers Winning Numbers   31 41 16 13 26 22 10 (drawn order)                                   Supplementary Numbers   8 19 14   … Continued