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A 20-year-old man from Essendon has been arrested by Victorian police for allegedly recruiting thousands of young people to carry out firebombings and violent attacks on businesses across Melbourne. Jesse Hachidi, who operated from his parents' home and called himself 'ComBank', is accused of coordinating violence on behalf of The Commission criminal organisation in the ongoing tobacco and hospitality wars. Police describe this as the most significant arrest since establishing the Lunar and Eclipse Task Forces to combat the organised crime syndicate.

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The US is implementing a naval blockade on Iranian ports within 30 minutes to ensure oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has reversed his decision on imposing a 20% protection fee on ships passing through the waterway, instead opting to accept trade and investment deals from Gulf states. Overnight military strikes between the US and Iran have continued, with US forces hitting multiple Iranian sites over a five-hour period and Iran retaliating in response.

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A Melbourne court hears allegations that an accused ISIS bride filmed herself training her toddlers to use a rifle and exposed them to violent extremist media. Rianne Elhuli faces charges of being a member of a terrorist organisation and entering a declared conflict zone while seeking bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court. The US launches a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, with Donald Trump announcing investment deals will replace proposed protection fees for the strategic waterway.

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Western Australia Police have established a specialist illicit firearm team to combat the growing threat of 3D-printed and homemade weapons being manufactured in suburban homes across Perth. In 2025, officers seized 466 illegal firearms, with almost 200 of them privately made weapons. Recent raids have uncovered 3D-printed semi-automatic firearms, knuckle dusters, and manufacturing files, with offenders facing up to 14 years imprisonment for manufacturing illegal weapons.

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Emergency services responded to a serious crash in Cloverdale where a young boy was hit by a car and transported to Perth Children's Hospital under priority conditions. A woman was also injured and taken to Royal Perth Hospital in stable condition. The incident occurred at 4.30pm on Belgravia Street alongside Miles Park where soccer training was underway.

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A car thief's escape attempt in Corine was thwarted when he couldn't release the handbrake of a stolen Mazda, leaving tyre marks as he struggled to flee a bottle shop. Adam Breen, a Muay Thai-trained witness, pursued and detained the offender in a citizen's arrest after the thief stole bottles of spirits from Dan Murphy's. Police later discovered a knife among the thief's belongings.

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A car thief's escape attempt in Corine was thwarted when he couldn't release the handbrake of a stolen Mazda, leaving tyre marks as he struggled to flee a bottle shop. Adam Breen, a Muay Thai-trained witness, pursued and detained the offender in a citizen's arrest after the thief stole bottles of spirits from Dan Murphy's. Police later discovered a knife among the thief's belongings.

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A serious traffic accident occurred in Cloverdale, east of Perth, at Miles Park on Belgravia Street at 4:30pm. A young boy was struck by a grey Toyota four-wheel drive and transported under priority conditions to Perth Children's Hospital, while a woman was taken to Royal Perth Hospital in stable condition. Emergency services cordoned off a large section of the street, with investigators photographing the scene and witnesses reporting seeing ambulance officers performing compressions on a small child.

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A South Australian driver was on his mobile phone 55 times before fatally striking 72-year-old cyclist John Dennis near Port Pirie in October 2023. Shannon Turner used Instagram, Snapchat and Google Chrome throughout his journey, taking photographs, viewing videos and online shopping while driving at 110 kilometres per hour. The court heard Turner failed to brake, take evasive action or leave the required 1.5 metre clearance when passing the cyclist.

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Target Australia is celebrating its 100th birthday with a major business resurgence, transforming from an unprofitable retailer that closed 175 stores six years ago into a fashion-focused success story. The company has implemented a new strategy featuring internal design teams, frequent fashion drops instead of seasonal launches, and social media marketing that has driven engagement up 200% in six months. Founded in 1926 as a Geelong drapery store, Target is now competing successfully against sister store Kmart by focusing on affordable, versatile fashion with premium fabrics at budget prices.

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