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An American Civil War hero died alone in Melbourne. A century later, Harry is being remembered
As a teenage soldier, Harry Lane helped the Union Army win America’s Civil War. His ancestors have just been reunited with a life story they’d previously known little about.
'Happy 55th birthday': UN officials reaffirm stance on China's UN seat
Senior United Nations officials have reaffirmed the world body's unwavering adherence to UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758, as Sunday marks the 55th anniversary of the restoration of China's lawful seat at the UN.
First flight from WSI
First officer Agaya Papadokokolakis discusses the first Jetstar flight from WSI before departure.
Fandom vs flag: why young Chinese embrace Japanese pop culture but reject war-era symbols
Young Chinese people enjoy Japanese pop culture such as anime and music, but many draw a firm line at symbols of Japanese militarism. That line was tested recently at Moscow State University, where Chinese students confronted a classmate wearing Japan’s rising sun flag in class and called for his repatriation, state-run newspaper Global Times reported on Sunday. Many countries, including China, view the flag as a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression. Japan’s Self-Defence Forces still use...
Big W has spent more than a decade in Kmart’s shadow. Can it pull off a comeback?
The discount retailer has been outpaced and outperformed by its much larger, more successful rival for years but is aiming for a turnaround.
Wheels up for Australia’s newest major airport as first flight takes off
Hundreds of guests including former prime ministers cheered as the first passenger flight soared into blue skies from Western Sydney International Airport.
Hong Kong needs a civil service fit for a changed world
Hong Kong’s civil service has long enjoyed a reputation for efficiency, professionalism and probity. It has also been a pillar of stability, particularly during the transition from British to Chinese rule. Outside the general and administrative grades, many civil servants spend much of their careers in relatively specialised areas of responsibility. This allows them to develop deep expertise and makes them dependable regulators and administrators. However, it can also make it harder to adapt...
Thunderstorm asthma warning issued in the ACT following storm forecast
Residents advised to remain indoors during adverse weather.
Police searching for man who allegedly chased, threatened women near CBD fitness studio
Alleged offender attempting to kick, throw a bottle at separate women.
School bullying cases in Hong Kong rise 32% to nearly 500 a year
Hong Kong schools handled an average of 496 bullying cases each academic year from 2022 to 2025 – a 32 per cent jump compared with the previous three years, according to the Education Bureau. A youth group attributed the increase to greater reporting driven by heightened mental health awareness, but also students struggling to distinguish playful jokes from bullying. According to the bureau, public primary and secondary schools recorded an average of 496 bullying cases each year between 2022 and...