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‘Monster’ PE Teacher Who Raped and Tortured His Daughter and Sexually Assaulted Students to Die in Jail After Being Slammed as ‘Totally Without Remorse’ A former high school PE teacher has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for sexually assaulting two students in the 1980s. William “Rob” Gilfillan, 69, is already serving a 48-year sentence for raping and torturing his own daughter over 15 years. The judge described Gilfillan as “totally without remorse” and said he will likely die in jail. Gilfillan’s victims have spoken out about the trauma and abuse they suffered at his hands. The sentencing of…

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Australia’s Deadly Overdose Crisis: ‘One Person Every 3.5 Hours’ as 2,600 Fatalities Recorded in 2024 Australia records its deadliest year on record for drug overdoses, with 2,596 fatalities in 2024, averaging seven deaths per day. Experts warn that the deaths are preventable and governments must invest more in harm reduction and treatment services. Marg Quon, who lost her son to an overdose 18 years ago, says it’s frustrating that progress has not been made in preventing overdose deaths. Penington Institute’s chief executive John Ryan says the cause of each death is fundamentally preventable and governments are not doing enough to…

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Lincraft’s Shocking Demise: Beloved Aussie Retailer to Close 60 Stores Across Australia and New Zealand After 80 Years Iconic craft and fabric retailer Lincraft to shut down physical stores, leaving loyal customers heartbroken More than 80 years of serving creative communities comes to an end as company struggles to stay afloat Thousands of employees face uncertain future as Lincraft shifts focus to online operations Is this the end of an era for brick-and-mortar retail in Australia and New Zealand? In a devastating blow to crafty enthusiasts and loyal customers, Lincraft has announced the closure of all its physical stores across…

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Billions Blasted into Space: Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting Invests Heavily in Elon Musk’s SpaceX Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart, has made a “significant investment” in Elon Musk’s SpaceX, with reports suggesting it’s over $1.4 billion Australian. The investment comes as SpaceX raises a record-breaking $US75 billion in its initial public offering, making Musk the world’s first trillionaire on paper. Rinehart praises Musk as a “truly exceptional person” leading a company with “long-term potential” in crucial sectors. The investment is a rare move for Hancock Prospecting, which favours investing in industries led by “sensible, hard-working, patriotic and exceptional people.” As the…

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Tragedy in Pakistan: Australian Girl, 9, Gunned Down by Police in Case of Mistaken Identity – Now the Family Demands Justice Australian girl Hania Ahmed, 9, killed by Pakistani police who mistook her family for armed thieves Prime Minister Anthony Albanese demands transparent investigation, saying ‘Australia expects’ justice for the family Community in shock as Hania’s family and friends mourn her tragic death, with many still believing she will return to class Police officer involved suspended, arrested, and remanded in custody as authorities admit ‘complete deviation’ from standard procedures The small community of Kewdale in Perth is reeling in shock…

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