Child killed while walking to school in regional Victorian town

Gold Coast Titans have signed 21-year-old Keano Kini to a four-year contract extension, securing him until the end of the 2030 season, demonstrating confidence in him despite his ongoing neck injury. Kini, who had a standout 2024 season winning the Paul Broughton Medal and representing New Zealand, is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player. Titans coach Des Hasler praised Kini's impact on games and highlighted his professionalism and family values, as he and his partner...

A US court has extended a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump Administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, allowing the university to continue admitting them amid ongoing litigation. This legal battle reflects President Trump's broader campaign against Harvard, characterized by funding cuts and pressures to reduce international student enrollment. Graduating students have rallied behind Harvard's values of diversity and freedom in education, emphasizing the importance of a global community despite the...

Harry Brook's debut as England's white-ball captain started with a commanding 238-run victory over the West Indies in a one-day international at Edgbaston, where England posted a total of 400 runs. Brook, alongside three teammates who scored half-centuries, also equaled a record by taking five catches. The West Indies struggled, collapsing to 162 all out, and England can secure their first ODI bilateral series win since September 2023 in the next match in Cardiff. Full...

The City of Busselton’s Reconciliation Walk has been canceled due to forecasted wild weather, and will be replaced with a ceremony to commemorate National Reconciliation Week. The event, originally set to begin at the Merenj Boodja Bush Garden at 10 am on Friday, will now take place at the Youth and Community Activities Building on Foreshore Parade. Attendees can enjoy a light lunch provided by Pindari and Woolworths and participate in a Reconciliation Week activity...

Wall Street's main indexes rose after a federal court invalidated most of President Trump's tariffs, while Nvidia reported a 69% increase in quarterly sales, leading to a 5% stock jump despite warnings of $8 billion in potential sales losses due to new export curbs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are on track for their best monthly performances since November 2023, bolstered by easing trade tensions and strong earnings. In early trading, the Dow gained 0.12%,...

Pricing and specifications for the facelifted 2026 Kia Sportage in Australia have been announced, with price increases of up to $4070. The updated mid-size SUV features more hybrid variants, enhanced standard equipment, and the introduction of Kia Connect services, while the lineup includes S, SX, SX+, and GT-Line trims with five drivetrain options. The starting price is $37,990, reflecting an increase of $5000 from the previous base model, complemented by improved specifications across all variants....