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Riyadh disability conference opens; 159 teams qualify for hackathon phase
The Saudi conference opened on October 11; 159 teams qualified for the seven-week acceleration phase of its AI hackathon for people with disabilities.
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Qatar Awqaf completes first sign-language training phase
The first phase for customer-service staff ran October 4–8; a second phase is scheduled for October 18–22.
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Campbelltown plans public-art and lighting renewal for Hurley Street underpass
The council says community workshops shaped a project to add artwork, lighting and ambient music to a busy pedestrian link between the railway station and city centre.
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Richmond Valley Council issues initial works certificate for Evans Head development
The council says early activities have begun at Iron Gates and has posted an update after community questions about the project.
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Thousands visit NSW Police open day at Sydney’s Darling Harbour
The public event brought visitors into contact with specialist police units, equipment and information about recruitment and local commands.
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Australia marks 25 years since the start of military service in Afghanistan
A joint government statement remembered more than 35,000 Australian Defence Force members who deployed in support of Afghanistan, their families, and 47 deaths recorded on the War Memorial Roll of Honour.
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World Vision says Australian sponsors more than doubled its 1,000 Girls target
The charity said Australians sponsored more than 2,000 girls during its campaign, which ended on International Day of the Girl.
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