Stolen "Bluey" Coins Recovered by Australian Police

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More than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins, worth one Australian dollar each, have been recovered by Australian police.** The coins were found in a self-storage business in Sydney, still in the Royal Australian Mint plastic bags they were stolen in three months earlier. Three people have been charged over the theft of the coins, which are based on the hit children's animated series Bluey. A total of 40,061 coins were recovered, making a significant dent in the original theft of 63,000 coins. Police are still searching for a fourth suspect.

But here's the kicker - one eBay seller offered a pack of three coins for almost 600 Australian dollars (ÂŁ309).*

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Two Men Arrested After Alleged Rape in Brighton City Centre

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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of raping a 19-year-old man in Brighton city centre last Saturday. The victim was approached around 3:30am and was able to get help from a passerby who called the police. A 40-year-old man from Redhill and a 42-year-old man from Chessington are in police custody. Detective Inspector Sean Booth is urging any witnesses to come forward.

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Major Changes at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art and Australia's Parliamentary Services Department

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The Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney will start charging an entry fee in 2025 due to stagnant government funding, while Rob Stefanic's appointment as head of Australia's parliamentary services department has ended after a period of sudden leave. Stefanic faced scrutiny over his role in the retirement of his deputy secretary and a $315,126 incentive payment she received.

Melbourne Synagogue Fire: Likely Terror Attack

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Three suspects are being hunted in Melbourne, Australia, after a fire at the Adass Israel synagogue was treated as a likely terror act.

  • The fire caused extensive damage and left one man with a minor burn.
  • Witnesses saw masked figures spreading an accelerant before setting it alight.
  • Police say there's no evidence of further antisemitic attacks, but patrols are increased for community reassurance.
  • Jewish leaders believe it's an escalation of recent antisemitism and heightened fears of violence.

10 People Injured After Police Motorcycle Crash at Palm Springs Parade!

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Ouch!** Ten people were hurt, including a police officer, after a motorcycle crash at the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade in California.

Pop goes the wheelie! Witnesses told authorities that the officer was popping a wheelie and lost control of the bike, which then slid into a crowd of spectators.

Help on the scene! The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, with parade participants and emergency responders jumping in to help.

Investigation ongoing! The California Highway Patrol is now investigating the crash and looking for any witness videos.

Two Officers Served Misconduct Notices After Teen's Death on M5 Motorway

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Two police officers have been served with misconduct notices after a 17-year-old girl died on the M5 motorway in Somerset. The girl, identified as Tamzin Hall, was hit by a car after fleeing from a police car on the motorway. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into the incident.

Tragic: Officer Guilty of Manslaughter in Great-Grandmother's Taser Death

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Heatwave to Trigger Thunderstorms, Risking Blackouts and Flash Floods in Eastern Australia

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A heatwave is set to give way to thunderstorms in eastern Australia, posing risks of heavy rainfall and blackouts. The heat may strain power supplies in New South Wales and Queensland, with 6 gigawatts of coal-fired power plant capacity offline for maintenance. A cut-off low pressure system over South Australia will combine with a trough over eastern NSW to create 'perfect ingredients' for volatile thunderstorms as the heatwave ebbs. Areas could well pick up more than 100mm of rainfall in the coming days.

Albanese Backs Rudd Amid Trump Tension

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Anthony Albanese** stands firm on Kevin Rudd's US ambassador role despite past critical remarks on Donald Trump. Albanese praises Rudd's work building bipartisan relationships and boosting ties in Washington.

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Australia is heading towards a nation of renters, not homeowners.
Three in five Australian renters now expect to never own their own home. This shift in attitude is supported by new research from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).

The AHURI research shows four out of five renters (78%) aspire to be homeowners. However, 51% of tenants rent because they don’t have enough money for a home deposit, with 41% saying they can’t afford to buy anything appropriate.

Between 2011 and 2021, the proportion of people renting increased in all age brackets. Over the next 20 years, rental rates are expected to keep growing with outright home ownership forecast to fall from 67% to 63%.

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Mystery Tar Balls Close Multiple Beaches in Sydney

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What's going on down under?
Multiple beaches in Sydney, Australia, have been shut down due to mysterious tar balls washing up on the shores.

  • Bondi Beach, Bronte Beach, Tamarama Beach, Clovelly Beach, Gordon's Bay, Coogee Beach, and Maroubra Beach have been closed due to the unknown hydrocarbon-based pollutant.
  • Authorities are unsure of the source, but believe it may be due to oil spills or seepage.
  • The clean-up efforts are underway, with local councils and the New South Wales state's Environment Protection Authority conducting tests.

Stay tuned for updates on this mysterious situation!

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South Africa clinched a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh** in the Women's T20 World Cup, but now faces a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the semi-finals. Tazmin Brits hit 42 runs, but the team's net run rate decreased, making their qualification dependent on England beating West Indies. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is already out of the tournament. Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon saw South Africa over the line without any further loss. Pakistan continues to struggle, losing to Australia by nine wickets, with Ashleigh Gardner taking 4-21 wickets. Australia is likely to reach the semi-finals, but there are concerns about the injuries to Tayla Vlaeminck and Alyssa Healy.

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