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Melbourne's metro tunnel will shut down for five days starting from the last service tomorrow night, causing major disruptions across multiple train lines.

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A firebombing attack on a tobacco shop in Richmond, Melbourne has resulted in significant damage to 12 businesses along Victoria Street. Gangland arsonists used a white Mazda SUV to ram through the shop doors before setting it alight just after 4am, with the blaze taking more than 80 firefighters 90 minutes to control.

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An independent government inquiry has been announced into the murder of a four-year-old boy on the Central Coast, after it was revealed the Department of Communities and Justice had multiple interactions with the mother and child, with the last contact occurring 18 months before the boy's death. The Minister for Families, Kate Washington, has ordered a review to examine the department's previous contact with the family, why the child was living with the mother, and whether more could have been done to protect him. The 32-year-old mother has been moved from solitary confinement to Silverwater Women's Prison, with detectives investigating whether cannibalism was involved in the shocking incident.

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China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean, with Australia receiving only hours of advance warning. The launch coincides with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese securing Fiji as Australia's fourth major defence ally through the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a mutual defence pact that establishes formal obligations for both nations to aid each other in the event of armed attack. The alliance follows similar treaties with the United States, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, and remains open for other Pacific nations to join.

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A four-year-old boy's death on the New South Wales Central Coast has sparked a homicide investigation with police examining whether cannibalism was involved. The boy's mother has been charged with murder after voluntarily attending Wyong police station, leading officers to discover the child's body with severe arm injuries. The New South Wales Department of Communities and Justice had previous contact with the family, prompting calls from the opposition for an immediate inquiry into what was known about the case.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for participating in a controversial 'shag, date or marry' game during a podcast interview, drawing criticism from politicians and commentators. Australian business groups warn that too many school leavers are choosing university over trades, creating an 'over-credentialed' workforce that could harm productivity. Parents face backlash after hosting an elaborate party to celebrate their baby's first tooth, with the viral images sparking debate about excessive milestone celebrations.

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FIFA has overturned a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun following reported intervention by President Donald Trump. Balogun, who was suspended for stomping on an opponent's foot, had his one-match ban replaced with a one-year probation after Trump allegedly contacted FIFA's head. This marks the first time since 1970 that a player has received a red card yet been allowed to play the following match, prompting fury from Belgium and football legends.

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Thousands gather in Tehran for a week of ceremonies mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader who was assassinated in airstrikes by Israel and the United States. The Islamic Republic's high command appeared publicly despite ongoing threats, with Major General Ahmed Fahidi of the Republican Guard attending prayers while an Israeli bounty remains on his head. Notably absent from the ceremonies is Khamenei's son Moshtaba, the new Ayatollah, who has not been seen since his father's death.

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Prince Harry is expected to arrive in London without Meghan Markle and their children, marking a potential reunion with King Charles for the first time this year. The Duke of Sussex faces a court decision on Tuesday regarding his privacy breach case against the Daily Mail, which alleges phone tapping. His visit coincides with promoting the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games, though security concerns and the legal challenge are dominating headlines.

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OnlyFans recruiters are using social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube to groom underage schoolgirls as young as seven, encouraging them to join the adults-only platform when they turn 18. A News Corp investigation reveals that underground recruiters approach young girls online, promising fame and significant financial rewards, with some creators earning millions of dollars. Australia has the highest rate of OnlyFans content creators in the world, with 140,000 creators and one quarter aged between 18 and 25.

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