Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Optus is set to unveil changes in culture and operations in the aftermath of a deadly triple-zero outage.

Young women are giving up on home ownership as rising costs put the dream out of reach.

Charlie Curnow makes his first appearance in Sydney colours in an AFL pre-season clash.

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