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Tradies renovating a surveying company in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, discovered a hessian sack filled with old mining explosives in the backyard. The building was evacuated and a bomb squad was called in from Perth, more than 400 kilometres away. Police have cordoned off the area while safely removing the explosives, stating there is no immediate threat to the public.

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The US and UK have begun withdrawing troops from Qatar as the White House considers potential military strike action against Iran. Australian government minister Tony Burke discusses Australia's strong opposition to the Iranian regime, citing its alleged involvement in attacks on Australian soil including the Adas Israel synagogue firebombing and the Lewis Continental Kitchen incident. Burke highlights unprecedented diplomatic actions taken by Australia, including expelling the Iranian ambassador for the first time since World War II and listing the Iranian National Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.

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A drive-by shooting occurred in Croydon Park, Adelaide's north, at approximately 2.30am this morning. CCTV footage captured a single shot fired into a vehicle's passenger door, shattering the window and narrowly missing the driver. A car connected to the shooting was later discovered burnt out in nearby Penfield Gardens, with police establishing a crime scene on Boomerang Street.

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Tradies renovating a surveying company in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, discovered a hessian sack filled with old mining explosives in the backyard. The building was evacuated and a bomb squad was called in from Perth, more than 400 kilometres away. Police have cordoned off the area while safely removing the explosives, stating there is no immediate threat to the public.

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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli addresses the ongoing flood emergency affecting the state, particularly western regions where catchments are full after receiving more than a year's worth of rain in a week. Over 50,000 livestock have been lost, with pre-positioned resources deployed to deliver fodder and veterinary supplies. The Premier defends his government's response amid criticism that Community Recovery Minister Amanda Kam is on safari in Africa during cyclone season while posting potentially misleading social media updates suggesting she is actively engaged with emergency services.

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A new report reveals the average cost of sending a child to a public school in a metropolitan area in 2026 is more than $113,000 over 13 years. Perth offers the most affordable government schooling, Canberra has the cheapest Catholic education, and Adelaide provides the most affordable independent schooling. Melbourne ranks as the most expensive for both government and independent schools, while Brisbane tops the cost for Catholic education.

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The Flack family of Claremont, Queensland, are facing a massive clean-up bill potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars after floodwaters destroyed their first farm just six months after purchasing it. The flooding has devastated the region, with boundary and internal fences destroyed across multiple properties, livestock wandering injured and displaced, and $22,000 worth of hay ruined when water entered a shed that hadn't flooded in 30 years. Despite their losses, the community has rallied together, with neighbours offering tractors, help, and even cleaning out flood-damaged homes while owners were away.

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Airtime Freestyle Motocross operates from their workshop base in Tallebudgera Valley on the Gold Coast, where team riders Kane Saul and Zach Cuthbert perform extreme aerial tricks and stunts. The sport is considered one of the most dangerous in the world, with performers regularly sustaining injuries, including team members who have undergone dozens of surgeries. The team travels across Australia performing shows featuring high-risk motorcycle stunts and aerial manoeuvres.

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Kevin Rudd has announced he will step down as Australia's ambassador to the United States at the end of March 2026 after three years in the role. Former Labor senator Stephen Conroy and former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon are among the top contenders being discussed to replace him in Washington. Former ambassador Arthur Sinodinos suggests the position requires someone with ministerial experience and strong networking abilities, noting that Fitzgibbon has the personality, defence background, and established US connections that make him a strong candidate.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces that Dr Kevin Rudd AC will conclude his posting as Australia's Ambassador to the United States at the end of March 2026 to become global president of the Asia Society think tank. The announcement also confirms Thursday 22nd January as the National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi Chabad community attack, with flags to be flown at half-mast across Commonwealth buildings. Albanese acknowledges ongoing emergencies in Victoria and North Queensland, thanking volunteers and emergency services responding to bushfires and floods.

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