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Australia said Friday it has agreed to help boost Solomon Islands' police force with a finance and training package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China.

Rip currents are powerful, fast-moving currents that flow away from the shore, often occupying deep channels, and pose a significant hazard to swimmers. They are responsible for an average of 21 drownings a year in Australia, which are more deaths than bushfires, floods, cyclones and sharks combined.

Moving to four-year terms would at least put to bed the endless talk of whether we should move to four-year terms.

‘Leaders of the major political parties need to look at their own internal processes before attempting to persuade voters to support four-year terms.’

Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world.

Australian cricketers will now compete for the Dean Jones Trophy, with the domestic one-day cup renamed in honour of the Victorian batter.

Even if you’ve no idea how the business model underpinning franchises works, there’s a good chance you’ve spent money at one.

Some fan favourites did not make our esteemed list of shitstirrers this year. There will be no recount!

This week, the value of the Australian dollar fell to 62 US cents, its lowest level since October 2022.