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Aussie twins Bridgette and Paula Powers captivated the internet for speaking in unison

When you get to know someone pretty well you could say you finish each other’s sentences. For identical twins Paula and Bridgette Powers, that really is the case. The 51-year-old Sunshine Coast sisters went viral online after they were captured speaking in …

Wanderers seal finals, close on top two with Jets win

Western Sydney have sealed finals and remain firmly in the hunt for an A-League Men top-two finish after snatching a 1-0 win over Newcastle. Zac Sapsford, dropped to the bench after six goalless games, came on as a second-half substitute and scored in the …

‘Drums are beating even louder’: Warning over future conflicts as Australia commemorates Anzac Day

As Australians gather to commemorate Anzac Day on the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing, former home affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo fears the country may not be far away from another war. While speaking to Sky News' Laura Jayes on Anzac Day, …

Federal election 2025: The West Australian’s Pollie Rater returns giving voters the chance to rate politicians

With just over a week until Australia goes to the polls, The West has given an insight into the minds of voters and what they really think to our politicians. The West Australian’s Pollie Rater is back once again, giving readers a chance to give their …

How this Russian disinformation network uses BRICS to advance its narratives in Australia

Reports last week that Russia had requested the use of a military base in Indonesia, a new BRICS member, caused an uproar in Australia. The suggestion that Russian military planes might be positioned just 1300 kilometres from Darwin elicited strong …

Tour rookies maintain Zurich lead amid pain for Davis

PGA Tour rookies Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo have maintained their lead in the Zurich Classic as the challenge from Australia's Cam Davis slipped away. Salinda and Velo shot a 3-under 69 in alternate-shot play on Friday to remain atop the leaderboard …

Combatting Scams in Australia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong

[co-author: Tamsyn Sharpe] Key Points: Singapore's Shared Responsibility Framework Comparing scams regulation in Australia, Singapore and the UK China's Anti-Telecom and Online Fraud Law Hong Kong's Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter and …

Embassy of El Salvador in Australia and University of Queensland Forge Agreement for Joint Research and Internship ...

In a significant step towards enhancing academic and cooperative ties between El Salvador and Australia, the Embassy of El Salvador in Canberra and the University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane recently celebrated the virtual signing of an agreement to …

The most affordable tree change towns in Australia

The lure of 'sea' and 'tree' changes remains strong, with net migration to regional areas reaching a two-year high as more Australians relocate for more affordable housing, job opportunities and an improved quality of life. The latest …

World News | Australians, New Zealanders Commemorate War Dead on Anzac Day

Melbourne, Apr 25 (AP) Hundreds of thousands of people gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Friday for dawn services and street marches to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader …

ANZAC Day 2025 Date: What Does ANZAC Stand For? Know Significance of the National Day That Honours the Australian and ...

ANZAC Day is an annual event that is marked on April 25 in Australia and New Zealand. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This National Day of Remembrance in Australia, New Zealand, and Tonga commemorates all Australians and New …

What are the Foreign Policy Opportunities for Australia’s Superannuation Sector?

The scale of Australia’s superannuation pool also presents foreign policy opportunities. However, without a coherent foreign policy framework to guide these strategic ambitions, conflicting objectives and risk aversion among fund managers threaten to …

Australian woman accused of sexual assault of aged care residents

A woman has been charged after allegedly sexually abusing residents at the Australian aged care facility where she worked, recording the assaults and sharing the videos with her partner. The 46-year-old will face a NSW court after an investigation into …

Australians and New Zealanders commemorate war dead on Anzac Day

25 April 2025: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Pope Francis; and Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls on Israel to end the blockade of Gaza. On 21 April, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to Pope Francis, …

Sounds Australia’s THE AUSSIE BBQ Returning to New York City

Flewnt & Inkabee. Image: Sounds Australia. Aussie artists will take over part of Central Park in New York City for the annual THE AUSSIE BBQ SummerStage in mid-June. Now in its fifth year, the free event curated by Sounds Australia has drawn thousands …

While secularism is growing in Australia, Anzac commemorations remain fervently Christian | Paul Daley

The official commemorations for Australian military personnel who’ve died on the battlefield or whose lives were marred due to war service have long been adorned with ecclesiastical language. Friday’s services across the country are the most profound cases …

Australians and New Zealanders commemorate war dead on Anzac Day

MELBOURNE, Australia — Hundreds of thousands of people gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Friday for dawn services and street marches to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader …

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Career Fair - Haven Treatment Center - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven Treatment Center invites job seekers to its Career Fair, taking place Monday, April 28, 2025, through Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Attendees will have the …

Raising Orchid Kids Condemns Secretary Kennedy's Harmful Comments on Autistic Kids, Adults and Families

D.C. area coaches dedicated to supporting families of neurodivergent children speak out against RFK's inaccurate, misleading and harmful comments about autism. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raising …

Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us at this event on May 2nd from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration! Bring your children, families, and friends for a fantastic lineup of fun- …

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement

The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup on Budget Legislation for April 30

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider budget legislation to advance President Trump’s agenda to provide tax …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

Shadow SEC Warns of Dangerous Cuts to SEC Budget and Staff

The SEC is facing cuts’ due to budget reductions, staff cuts, and a new Executive Order requiring all policy decisions to receive prior approval from the OMB. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Deminor’s latest article …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

Justice Department Corrects Past Administration’s Manipulation of Legal System that Sought to Force States to Provide ...

In a pair of filings today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the Justice Department undid the past administration’s abuse of the legal system that pushed an agenda driven by politics, not law. The Justice Department’s Civil …

Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Serbia for Directing Interstate Stalking and Harassment Scheme Targeting Los Angeles-...

Yesterday, Serbian law enforcement authorities arrested two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom, at the request of the United States. Today, the United States unsealed its criminal complaint alleging …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Higgins Urges ATF to Update Firearms Transaction Form to Protect Americans from Mistakenly Committing Felonies and ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) today is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make necessary updates to its firearms transactions record form (Form 4473) to protect …

DLNR News Release – TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF POLOLŪ TRAIL AND LOOKOUT ON MAY 3

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON     TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF POLOLŪ TRAIL AND LOOKOUT MAY 3   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Steel Slag Market Outlook 2025: Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies

Key companies covered in steel slag market report are ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Tata Steel, POSCO, Voestalpine Group. NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global steel slag market size …

Maryland Man Indicted for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Armed Separatist Fighters to Murder, Kidnap, and ...

A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment yesterday charging a Cameroonian national, Eric Tataw, also known as “the Garri Master,” 38, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, with conspiring to provide material support to armed separatist militias in …

Scalise to Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), the highest ranking Catholic in the House of Representatives, announced he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation of House Members to attend the funeral services of His Holiness Pope …

BCYF Draper Pool is Open!

Stop by the Open House on April 29 to learn about programming and meet the Pool Manager. BCYF Draper Pool in West Roxbury, closed for critical systems repairs, reopened on Wednesday, April 23. There will be an Open House on Tuesday, April 29, from 12:00 p. …

Raja Limousine Introduces Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

"Luxury Black Car & SUV Service for Suffolk County, Long Island, NY" SUFFOLK LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raja Limousine Offers Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, New York …