George mikel
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Victoria signed the agreement; the calendar is the catch.
Victoria has signed a long-awaited public school funding deal to meet the Gonski standard, but the agreement is back-ended to 2031 with full Commonwealth funding not arriving until 2034, leaving Victorian schools behind other states.
What does it mean when the first storm arrives with a flood warning?
A severe thunderstorm brought over 100mm of rain to parts of southeast Queensland on Thursday, prompting flash flood warnings for Brisbane and multiple flood rescues overnight. The storm was the first severe system of the season.
The work of local government has become more dangerous
Brisbane City Hall has increased security after multiple threats against councillors and staff, including threats to shoot Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner by someone with a gun licence. The move follows a rise in political aggression across Australia.
Between the strike and the warning, a window narrows.
The U.S. has raised its Yemen travel advisory to Level 4 after a Houthi missile strike killed 73 at a training camp, warning Americans of unpredictable violence and limited emergency services.
The police tried to speak their language; the students laughed
French student protesters have adopted "Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres"—a nonsensical phrase originating from a suspected police Snapchat infiltration attempt—as a satirical slogan mocking authorities who fail to understand them.
Three Charged, Two Wanted: The Arithmetic of a Retail Crime Spree
Toronto police have charged three suspects in a nine-month retail theft spree totalling $35,606.80, with two other suspects still wanted on multiple theft and probation charges.
A Water Main Bursts, and North York Adjusts
A water main break at Sheppard Avenue East and Leslie Street in North York has closed the road in both directions as city crews work to repair the damage and restore service.
Vancouver Borrows $790 Million, and the Margin Matters
Vancouver voters overwhelmingly approved $790 million in borrowing for community facilities, transportation, and parks, with roughly 80% support across all three plebiscite questions.
When a President Learns of Trauma, What Does Silence Say?
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff admits he knew of a 2024 fraternity gang rape report but didn't follow up, prompting calls for his resignation and campus reforms.
In Grief's Shadow, a Viral Video and a Family's Plea
A 23-year-old British man died after entering a tiger enclosure; Trump and the White House shared footage of the attack, drawing criticism and family distress.
Beneath Greenland's Ice, a Promise That May Wait Years
Trump announced "massive" oil and mineral exploration in Greenland, but harsh climate, a drilling moratorium, and Danish sovereignty make rapid development unlikely.
If the Robot Was Controlled, Does the Machine Bear the Blame?
German police are investigating two teens after a humanoid robot allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl in Cologne and the incident was livestreamed.
If Seven Games Can Break a Season, What Can Break a Rebuild?
The Flyers are 0-5-2 with a franchise-worst start, outscored 28-8, as injuries mount and questions about coaching and roster changes grow.
If the Pathway Works, Why Does It Still Feel Like a Gift?
Toronto FC signed 18-year-old homegrown midfielder Antone Bossenberry Romero to a First Team contract through the 2028-29 season with club options.
The Final Solar Arrays and the Science They Will Power
SpaceX is launching its 35th cargo mission to the ISS on Oct. 13, carrying 6,300 pounds of supplies, science experiments, and the final set of solar arrays.
The Sun’s Violent Goodbye and the Chaos It Brings
New Caltech simulations suggest the dying Sun’s uneven mass loss could destabilize the outer planets’ orbits within a billion years of it becoming a white dwarf, far sooner than expected.
A Problem, a Plane, and Seventy-Five Beavers Who Survived
In 1948, Idaho Fish and Game parachuted 76 beavers into the remote Chamberlain Basin using surplus WWII parachutes. All but one survived and immediately began building dams.
Zach Bates: The Rookie Who Nearly Won Bathurst
Zach Bates finished third at the Bathurst 1000 after a late safety car erased his advantage, denying the 22-year-old rookie a potential victory in his first Supercars podium.
The Rules You Don’t Know Can Cost You
A Queensland driver was fined $1,295 for wearing a phone on a lanyard while driving, highlighting strict road rules and raising questions about whether high fines change behavior.
Thirteen Years of Errors: Tasmania’s Tax Miscalculation
More than 100 Tasmanian public servants who took voluntary redundancies had their payouts wrongly treated as tax-free, potentially leaving former workers with unexpected tax bills.
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