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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Vonda Fire and Rescue and its 12 volunteer firefighters are getting a new fire truck, paid for by private funds from members and the community. “You never know what you’re going to encounter. It could be a grass fire, it could be a major structure fire. You always want to be prepared,” said Andrew Scanlon, co-chief of Vonda Fire and Rescue.Town council voted not to use town money to help purchase the truck, so the team took matters into their own hands.“When we were rejected for only $15,000… we were pretty confused…

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has done his part to push for a Gold Coast debut when the Suns host Geelong in their season opener, but Damien Hardwick isn’t locking it in.

new video loaded: How Trump Decided to Go to WarPresident Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was set off by the determination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to end diplomatic negotiations. Our investigative reporter Mark Mazzetti describes how few of Mr. Trump’s advisers voiced opposition.By Mark Mazzetti, Leila Medina, Sutton Raphael, Joey Sendaydiego, Jon Hazell and Rafaela BalsterMarch 3, 2026

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Whatley, Cooper secure nominations in North Carolina Senate primaries, setting up high-stakes general electionFormer Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley and former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper have secured the Republican and Democratic nominations respectively to succeed retiring Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.Whatley, of Boone, and Cooper, of Nashville, were heavily favored to win their contests in a state that has been tough for Republicans at the gubernatorial level and for Democrats at the presidential level.Cooper faced businessman Daryl Farrow and technology sector consultant Justin Dues — both prior candidates for U.S. House…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A progressive Texas district attorney said he will not seek charges against the Austin police officers who fatally shot a gunman who killed three people and injured 13 others in a suspected terror attack amid speculation they could potentially face a grand jury.Travis County District Attorney José Garza released a statement after Gov. Greg Abbott said he would eventually have the final say on whether the officers should be charged or convicted in court. “These officers are heroes, and it should go without saying that my office is not seeking any charges and…

Residents in some south Edmonton neighbourhoods near the University of Alberta are sounding the alarm over new infill properties where individual bedroom are being rented out rooming house-style — in some cases by the day and even the hour. People living in Belgravia and McKernan who spoke to Global News feel some of the developments are deceptive.“As it’s being built, they’re not advertised that they’re going to be rooming houses,” explained McKernan resident Rhonda Bell.“They say seven or eight units —a multi-family dwelling. But what they’re actually building is about 32 rooms at a time.“Each bedroom has it’s own ensuite.…

The US–Iran war is forcing investors to rethink where to put money to work as geopolitical risk replaces artificial intelligence and tariffs as the dominant market narrative. Strikes by the US and Israel on Iran, followed by missile retaliation and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, have pushed oil to its highest levels in nearly seven months, knocked stock futures lower and driven a rush into safe‑haven assets.Analysts say the main axis of wartime positioning now runs through four areas: energy producers, defence contractors, gold and other havens, and high‑quality income plays that can withstand a period of higher inflation…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eileen Gu released a statement on social media Monday, reflecting on her controversial decision to compete for Team China despite being born and raised in the U.S. Gu’s statement tied the decision back to her passion for promoting women’s sports, and encouraging young girls to pursue sports. “I gave my first speech on women in sports and title IX when I was 11 years old. I talked about being the only girl on my ski team, and, despite attending an all-girls’ school from Monday through Friday, becoming best friends with my teammates on the…

Jetstar will start flying direct between Perth and Christchurch, New Zealand, between October 2026 and March 2027.There will be more than 30,000 low fares seats on three return flights a week — on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.Jetstar will fly Perth-based Airbus A321LRs.Perth to Christchurch flights will leave at 7.45am and arrive at 6.55pm, local time.Return flights leave Christchurch at 8.15pm and arrive in Perth at 10.20am.Flying time is just over seven hours.It is another step in the budget airline’s commitment to Perth. A new cabin crew base at Perth Airport to open in coming months.Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully says: “Basing…

LONDON: The British government announced on Tuesday (Mar 3) that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.The Home Office said there had been a surge in asylum applications by students from those countries and almost 135,000 asylum seekers in total had entered the United Kingdom using legal routes since 2021.”Britain will always provide refuge to people fleeing war and persecution, but our visa system must not be abused,” said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in a statement. “That is why I am…