Judge orders Trump to notify court before Arlington arch work proceeds

Federal judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the Trump administration to tell the court at least 48 hours before taking action at the site.

Why it mattersThe order delays Trump's monument project and tests whether he can build major structures without Congressional approval.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though Australian media follows US politics closely and the case echoes broader debates about executive power.

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Lavington mother charged with choking her son over school lunch

A Lavington woman was charged with choking and assaulting her son after grabbing his throat during an argument over school lunch.

Why it mattersHighlights how schools identify child abuse and how police respond; shows protective measures available to vulnerable children.

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Jury shown footage of Stawell burnout that killed spectator

Bryce Dridan is 29 years old. He stands trial for culpable driving causing death. His ute hit teenager Trent DeZoete at a Stawell burnout in November 2023.