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Grandparent of Missing Four-Year-Old Gus Lamont Fined for Gun Silencer Possession as Police Continue Desperate Search A 75-year-old grandmother has been fined $10,500 for possessing a gun silencer at the family’s rural property where her four-year-old grandson went missing. The firearm offence is not linked to the disappearance of Gus Lamont, but police have identified one of his grandparents as a suspect in the ongoing investigation. Despite extensive searches, including scouring mine shafts and draining dams, no evidence of Gus’s remains has been found, leaving his family and community in a state of anguish. The family of missing four-year-old Gus…

KPMG in Crisis: $653 Million in Government Contracts Under Scrutiny Amid Scandal and ASIC Investigation KPMG faces claims of misusing confidential client information and mistreating a whistleblower, sparking a parliamentary committee hearing. The federal government has 297 contracts with KPMG, worth $653 million, despite the firm being investigated by ASIC. Over 30 witnesses, including top KPMG leaders, clients, and regulators, will appear before the parliamentary committee hearing next Friday. The scandal has led to high-profile resignations, demotions, and a review of government contracts with KPMG. The Australian government’s deep ties with KPMG are under intense scrutiny as the embattled accounting…

One Nation On the Brink of Power: How Pauline Hanson’s Party Could Soon Hold the Balance of Power in Victoria Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is on track to win a swathe of seats in the Victorian election, potentially leading to a hung parliament. The party’s surge in popularity has left Labor and Coalition MPs on high alert, with some fearing a One Nation-led coalition could form government. Victoria’s election is being closely watched by federal politicians, who see it as a test of One Nation’s national popularity and a potential indicator of future election outcomes. One Nation’s rise has also…

NT Parliament Estimates Expose Deep-Rooted Issues in Crime, Policing, and Governance: What This Means for Australia’s National Security and Community Safety NT has the highest rates of repeat offending in the country, with a staggering 2,772 people in corrections. Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley admits current rehabilitation programs are not reducing recidivism rates, sparking concerns over community safety. NT Police face scrutiny over lack of dedicated training on interacting with people with cognitive disabilities, following the death of Kumanjayi White in custody. Government’s HomeGrown Territory grants scheme fails to deliver, with only one grant awarded in regional areas, highlighting the struggle…

Richmond Inferno: Police Probe Suspicious Double Fire That Claimed a Life and Left a Community Reeling A man’s body was found in a deliberately lit shed fire in Richmond, Tasmania, sparking a police investigation into the blaze and a second linked fire that damaged a nearby business. Emergency services were called to the Prossers Road shed fire at 6:25am on Friday, with Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguishing the flames to reveal the tragic discovery. Police say the deceased was an adult who regularly frequented the shed, but there is no evidence to suggest another person was involved in the fires.…