The Allan Labor Government is giving Victorians the mental health care they need closer to home, with the new Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre now complete. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt today officially opened the Labor Government's new facility at Sunshine Hospital, with the first patients set to be admitted this month. The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System made it clear that Victoria needed more acute, hospital-based mental health beds across the state to give all Victorians the care, treatment and support they deserve.

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SafeWork NSW has fined a food delivery company for not adequately training more than 1000 food delivery riders in hazard and fatigue management, road safety, the use of PPE and work health and safety duties and obligations. This comes as the NSW Government introduced a bill to parliament that, if passed, paves the way for increased penalties for non-compliance with Work Health and Safety regulations. SafeWork NSW Inspectors recently met with representatives from Fantuan to discuss rider safety trends identified in recent compliance activities and assess Fantuan's compliance with Part 4.

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Photo from Philhealth Region XI Facebook Page MANILA, Philippines — A 'staggering' amount of files equivalent to more than 730 gigabytes (GB) of data had been leaked from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), the National Privacy Commission (NPC) said on Saturday. The NPC added that it had launched an investigation seeking those liable for the breach of private information of potentially hundreds of thousands of the state insurer's beneficiaries. The NPC said it had completed an initial analysis of 650 GB  of compressed files from the data dump claimed by Medusa, a clandestine group that admitted hacking into PhilHealth computers and held the information it stole for a $300,000 (about P17 million) ransom.

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Chief Presidential Legal Adviser Juan Ponce Enrile (File photo by Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau)_ MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has allowed Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile to file a demurrer to evidence in the pending plunder case against him in relation to the multimillion pork barrel scam and gave the 99-year-old politician a 'nonextendible period' of 10 days to file his motion to dismiss the case. A demurrer to evidence, granted on the ground that the prosecution did not present sufficient evidence in court, allows an accused to seek dismissal of the charges against him.

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Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (File photo Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to intensify its efforts to eliminate the proliferation of 'ghost' and 'fake' sales receipts explaining how they negatively affect government revenues and microenterprises. 'This is a serious issue. We are talking about a trillion peso-worth of fraudulent receipts going around the system, and it's affecting not only government collection but also taxpayers who are doing honest business,' said Gatchalian, chair of the Senate ways and means committee.

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The Japanese flag flutters over the Bank of Japan (BoJ) head office building (bottom) in Tokyo on April 27, 2022. (File photo from Agence France-Presse) TOKYO — A 65-year-old cooking show in Japan has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest-running culinary program, broadcaster NHK said. Since its inception in 1957, NHK's 'Kyo no Ryori,' or 'Today's Cooking,' has featured about 46,600 recipes, often reflecting the zeitgeist of the times from economic downturn to women's empowerment.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends the European Political Community Summit in Granada, Spain October 5, 2023. REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo KYIV — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on world leaders on Saturday to show solidarity and unity in supporting Israel and condemning the 'terrorist attack' by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed 'mighty vengeance' after a surprise assault by Hamas killed more than 200 people in the deadliest day of violence in Israel in half a century.

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The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and create cherished memories. One way to make your festive gatherings even more special is by designing a captivating Christmas table. Whether you're hosting an elaborate dinner party or an intimate family brunch, follow these five simple steps to create a table setting that wows your guests. Designing a Christmas table is a delightful way to express your creativity and set the stage for memorable holiday gatherings. By following these five steps, you can craft a table setting that not only reflects your unique style but also spreads the joy and warmth of the season to everyone gathered around it.

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A building is ablaze following rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel October 7, 2023. REUTERS JERUSALEM — Backed by a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing dozens and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday. A stunned Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza, with its prime minister saying the country is now at war with Hamas and vowing to inflict an 'unprecedented price.

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FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits on a Black Hawk helicopter as he visits the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel, July 5, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed 'mighty vengeance' against Hamas after the Palestinian militant movement launched a surprise attack on Saturday, killing more than 150 Israelis and taking numerous captives. In a brief video address, he said Hamas would be held responsible for the well-being of the captives and said Israel would settle the score with anyone who harmed them.

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Russian gaming industry exhibition, Igroprom, opens in Moscowepaselect epa10905567 A boy plays a computer game wearing a virtual reality mask during the Russian gaming industry exhibition 'Igroprom' in Moscow, Russia, 07 October 2023. The event present more than 50 stands with projects from Russian developers. The program also includes communication with computer game producers, a cyber tournament, a cosplay show. The exhibition runs from 07 to 08 October 2023. EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV

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Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco fields a groundout hit by Houston Astros' Chas McCormick during the fourth inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Women burn incense during the Lord of Miracles procession to mark the feast day of the nation's patron Saint in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR YAMAHA - Venus Wood, Yamaha Music School Prosper Owner, right, signs up Fon Kongkanand's children for music lessons on Saturday, Oct., 7, 2023 in Prosper, Texas. (Brandon Wade/AP Images for Yamaha) THIS PHOTO WAS MADE BY AP IMAGES FOR YAMAHA

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FILE - Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Poole, center, poses for a photo with his wife, Kim Poole, left, and their son Hayden Poole, prior to a baseball game between the Orioles and the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Baltimore. Poole, who pitched in the big leagues for 11 seasons and surrendered the deciding homer to Atlanta's David Justice in the 1995 World Series, died of complications from ALS, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. He was 57. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) FILE PHOTO

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Picketers hold up their signs during the ongoing United Auto Workers strike at the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Toledo, Ohio. (Kurt Steiss/The Blade via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT; SENTINEL-TRIBUNE OUT; MONROE NEWS OUT; TOLEDO FREE PRESS OUT; NO LICENSING EXCEPT BY AP COOPERATIVE MEMBERS

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Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) celebrates with second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) after Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto tried stealing second base during the second inning of Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Humanitarian agencies warn of further economic downturn in YemenYemenis ride on the back of two pick-up trucks driving down a street in Sana'a, Yemen, 07 October 2023. International humanitarian agencies have called for urgent action to address the deteriorating economic crisis affecting millions of Yemenis who are still struggling to survive since the war escalated in 2015. The economic downturn has led to high levels of unemployment and poverty, the organizations warned in a joint statement. Over 17 million people, 75 percent of the Yemeni population, are grappling with humanitarian needs, further compounding the humanitarian situation in the Arab country.

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As stated by Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss today's appalling attacks on Israel. The Secretary reiterated Israel's right to self-defense and called for coordinated efforts to achieve an immediate halt to the violent attacks by Hamas terrorists and other militants. The two sides agreed to remain in close coordination.

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Arts & Entertainment Dancers at last year's "Festival of Lights". Picture: Meagan Verstappen FOR the Sunraysia Indian Association, the Festival of Lights is the biggest event of the year, their equivalent of Diwali, the annual Hindu event that celebrates the victory of light over darkness. Events and sponsorship coordinator Monica Trehan is thrilled to be holding the event again and can't wait to showcase their rich culture to the community.

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Kate Worden Minister for Sport Sport and active recreation volunteer grants now open 8 October 2023 Northern Territory peak sporting bodies and active recreation organisations can now apply for their share of $100,000 in grants to develop and support their volunteers. The NT Sport and Active Recreation Volunteer Development Grants are part of the Territory Labor Government's Sport Volunteer Action Plan to help upskill and support the volunteers. Volunteers donate their time and effort into sporting and active recreation activities across the NT.

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Last Thursday, Oct. 5, a short video clip posted on X, formerly Twitter, went viral. The video shows a police officer stopping traffic along busy Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, purportedly to let a VIP convoy freely cross the wide avenue. Within a short span of time, the video had been reposted and uploaded on other social media platforms, eliciting a torrent of angry and expletive-laden commentary about the sense of entitlement of a particular high-ranking government official. The following day, Oct.

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FILE PHIOTO: An aerial view of the outskirts of Herat, Afghanistan, Monday, June 5, 2023. Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan's Herat province on Saturday, October 7, 2023, the country's national disaster authority said. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File) ISLAMABAD — Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the country's national disaster authority said. The United Nations gave a preliminary figure of 320 dead, but later said the figure was still being verified.

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RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada secretary of state's office will hold a presidential primary for Republican voters, despite the Nevada GOP saying they'll only honor the results of their party-run caucus to choose the Republican presidential nominee. A second longshot Republican presidential candidate cast their name on the presidential primary ballot Friday, triggering a 2021 state law that requires the Nevada secretary of state's office to hold a presidential primary for the party. Two presidential nominating contests are now scheduled over the span of three days in February, which could result in widespread confusion for Republican voters.

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BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning with a lead, and the Rangers' maligned bullpen held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on Saturday. Josh Jung homered and made a nice play at third base to start a critical double play for Texas, which improved to 3-0 in these playoffs — all on the road. After leading the AL West most of the season but squandering the division crown on the final weekend, the wild-card Rangers entered the postseason without Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer and with a bullpen largely considered a weak link, but they've allowed only three runs in three games against the Orioles and Rays.

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CHICAGO (AP) — The president of the United Auto Workers and other labor leaders headlined a rally Saturday in Chicago to maintain union members' support for a strike against Detroit automakers that is now in its fourth week. UAW President Shawn Fain, using language that has become familiar over the past month, portrayed the strike a pivotal moment for organized labor and part of a war pitting working people against 'the billionaire class and corporate greed.' Fain provided no new details on negotiations or whether talks continued on Saturday.

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U.S. soldiers march to their stations on the battlefield before the start of the fifth annual Operation Anvil World War II reenactment event on the large field across Scottsville Road from Phil Moore Park in Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The event, which was brought to Bowling Green in 2019 by the Honoring our Heroes nonprofit organization, reenacts the World War II battles that took place in southern France in August 1944 and led to the liberation of France from Nazi Germany. (

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A migrant child plays with a baby car on the street, in Necocli, Colombia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has capped off a four-day trip to Latin America with a visit to the northern Colombian city where thousands of migrants start the perilous trek across the Darien jungle, as they head to the United States. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

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Migrants sleep on the beach, in Necocli, Colombia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has capped off a four-day trip to Latin America with a visit to the northern Colombian city where thousands of migrants start the perilous trek across the Darien jungle, as they head to the United States. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

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A vendor of religious souvenirs, center, walks in the middle of porters of The Lord of Miracles during a procession to mark the feast day of the nation's patron Saint in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The religious icon is a 17th century mural of Jesus Christ and the procession is the Andean country's largest Catholic event. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

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People chant anti-Israel slogans while waving Palestinian flags during a rally celebrating the attacks that the militant Hamas group carried out against Israel, in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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FILE - Loaves of white bread are seen on shelves, Friday, June 18, 2004, at a grocery store in Washington. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, making California the first state to ban four chemicals from food and drinks. It bans potassium bromate and propylparaben, two chemicals used in baked goods. Some of those chemicals have been linked to health problems, including cancer. The bill was authored by Assembly member Jesse Gabriel, a Democrat from Los Angeles. (AP

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People chant anti-Israel slogans while waving Palestinian flags during a rally celebrating the attacks that the militant Hamas group carried out against Israel, in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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UCLA wide receiver Keegan Jones, top, hurdles Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade, bottom, as linebacker Taariq Al-Uqdah chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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The Oklahoma defense stands up Texas running back Jonathon Brooks on a key goal line stand during the second half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Dallas. Oklahoma won 34-30. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

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Scotland's Pierre Schoeman, center right, pushes Ireland's Dan Sheehan over boards during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis outside of Paris, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

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FILE - The Trust Women clinic is pictured Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Oklahoma City. A demonstration planned by a Roman Catholic diocese in Kansas that would have blocked the only entrance to a Wichita abortion clinic Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 was canceled. That came after a judge issued an order Friday to stop it. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) FILE

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Iranians celebrate after Hamas militants launch surprise strike against Israelepaselect epa10906181 Iranian supporters of Hezbollah hold pictures of late Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani during a celebration of the attacks that the militant Hamas group carried out against Israel and to express solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Tehran, Iran, 07 October 2023. Rocket barrages were launched from the Gaza Strip into Israeli towns early 07 October in a surprise attack claimed by the Islamist movement Hamas.

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The Brandenburg Gate is illuminated in the colours of the Israeli flag as a show of solidarity, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday night, Oct. 7, 2023. (Sven K'uler/dpa via AP) GERMANY OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

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Migrants wait to be boarded in a boat, in Necocli, Colombia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has capped off a four-day trip to Latin America with a visit to the northern Colombian city where thousands of migrants start the trek across the Darien jungle, as they head to the United States. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARTISTIC SWIMMING (CN)(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A player of team Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) competes during the Team Technical Routine of Artistic Swimming at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (39) throwing during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Gold medalists China's Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi takes part in the Free Routine segment of the Artistic Swimming Women's Duet competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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AustraliaChina's Li Shifeng celebrates after defeating his compatriot Shi Yuqi in their men's singles badminton gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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David Younghoon Kim, left, chairman of Daesung Group, and Bernhard Palsson, bioengineering professor at the University of California, San Diego, speak during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 27. [PARK SANG-MOON] Will AI pave the way for humanity to unlock the ultimate secret of life? The question, grand as it is, has become more relevant than ever as excitement over the transformative potential of generative AI surges with equal measures of apprehension. Over the past few decades, biologists have significantly expanded our understanding of the microscale world with new breakthroughs mapping the genome of living organisms.

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Measures to improve value-added telecommunications business operators' responsibility [JOONGANG ILBO] The Korean government is squeezing platform companies to come up with stricter measures to protect users, raising tension across the industry. The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) on Thursday announced stricter guidelines to expand the scope of platform operators and their responsibility to protect users. Under the proposed revision on the Enforcement Decree of the Telecommunications Business Act, platform operators for both free and paid services will be required to notify users when service is suspended for more than two hours to prevent damages caused by service failure.

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(Yonhap Interview) US expert-N Korea deterrence(Yonhap Interview) U.S. expert redoubles calls for sturdier deterrence against N. Korean ICBM threatsBy Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- A prominent U.S. security expert has renewed his calls for a risky yet calibrated and stronger deterrence policy signaling the possibility of preemptive military action to counter North Korea's growing intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) threats. In a recent interview with Yonhap News Agency, Victor Cha, senior vice president for Asia and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), made the case as the North is expected to attempt a third space rocket launch this month amid concerns about its burgeoning military cooperation with Russia.

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Construction work has begun on the $15 million elevated helipad at the Launceston General Hospital, as the Rockliff Liberal Government delivers on its long-term plan and does what matters for all Tasmanians. Initial works include installation of supporting infrastructure, before the helipad itself is lifted into place in sections using a tower crane. The new helipad, to be built on the top of the hospital's Cleveland St car park, will provide a vital piece of infrastructure for emergency aeromedical patient transport to and from the LGH.

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