Mother's resilience shaped daughter after soldier father died in Malaysia, 1964

When Jan Algar's soldier husband Barry died in Malaysia in 1964, she was left alone with a baby. She got no widow's pension and no help at all.

Why it mattersJan showed her daughter Vicki how to face hardship with strength. That shaped Vicki into the confident, caring person she became in her community.

AustraliaThe story reflects how Australian military families faced abandonment in the 1960s and the long fight for recognition, now documented through Legacy Australia's support network.

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Hegseth post on Canadian cadet and instructor sparks backlash

Pete Hegseth posted a dismissive image of two Canadian cadets. It sparked backlash and widespread criticism.

Why it mattersThis shows diplomatic friction between Canadian and US military leadership. They disagreed over public criticism of allied forces.

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Mystery campaign hints at Radiohead's first Australian tour since 2012

Cards emblazoned with "2027 Radiohead" have been found in stores across Melbourne, Perth and Sydney this week, leading fans to believe the band is teasing an upcoming Australian tour.