China and Australia issue five-year visas for each other’s citizens

A South Australian father had to perform CPR on his seven-year-old son Leo, who was unresponsive and experiencing a seizure, while waiting for an ambulance that took 35 minutes to arrive instead of the expected 16 minutes. SA Ambulance acknowledged the unacceptable delay caused by a busy afternoon for crews and conducted a review of the response time. The father expressed hope that authorities will take action to prevent similar distressing situations for other families...

Richard Curtis has only seen ‘Love Actually’ twice since its release in 2003, with one viewing being a "ghastly" experience at an American cinema. The second time, with a live orchestra at Drury Lane, was much more enjoyable, with a sweet moment when his family members received applause. In his new animated festive movie ‘That Christmas’, there is a joke referencing ‘Love Actually’, highlighting how older films like his may be perceived by younger audiences....

Greater Shepparton Council initially decided not to fund Australia Day events in 2023 but reversed the decision in April, now organizing Shepparton city's celebrations. The move sparked controversy among the Indigenous community, with Levi Power criticizing the lack of consultation and expressing disappointment in the council's decision-making process. Despite protests and dissent from Cr Sam Spinks, the council voted 8-1 to fund Australia Day events, citing the importance of acknowledging the national day while acknowledging...

Wests Tigers confirmed that England international John Bateman will leave the club to join North Queensland on a two-year deal, with Bateman having two years remaining on his Wests Tigers contract. The Cowboys expressed delight in securing Bateman for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, citing his defensive prowess and mentoring potential for younger forwards as key reasons for the signing. Bateman, who played 32 NRL matches for Wests Tigers across two seasons and previously had...

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a hot Christmas Day across Australia, with rain and storms in some areas. Sydney will be humid and sunny, reaching a maximum of 26 degrees with a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms by night. Adelaide will experience scorching heat at 33 degrees, dropping to 22 degrees at night, while Darwin will be hot and wet with a top of 35 degrees. Thunderstorms are expected in various parts of...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy suggests the deployment of foreign peacekeeping troops in Ukraine may be discussed at a meeting of European leaders in Brussels, including Germany, France, Poland, and NATO, to address support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskiy emphasizes the urgent need for strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and NATO membership aspirations, while Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov is killed in Moscow by a bomb, following criminal charges from Ukraine's Security Service for...