The International Day of Older Persons, recognising the invaluable contributions of older Australians and fostering intergenerational connection.

In Sydney, PM commemorated 190 years since the arrival of Christianity in Fiji and celebrating the nation’s 55th Independence Day.

The report adds that reforms are needed to ensure international graduates can fully contribute, including strengthening visa integrity, supporting relevant work experience

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson unleashed a scathing attack on Senator Thorpe, calling her actions at the Melbourne pro-Palestine rally “shameful” and demanding the Australian Federal Police take immediate action.

Senator Wong emphasised that Australia will continue to engage with India respectfully, recognising the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship.

20-year-old Harjas Singh smashed a 141-ball 314—third-highest individual score in NSW Premier first-grade history—including 35 sixes, guiding Western Suburbs to a record 5-483.

“May the lights of Deepavali fill your homes with joy, your hearts with hope, and your lives with peace and prosperity. Shubh Diwali.”

Sylvia Coombe serves on multiple state, federal, and local boards and advisory committees, including those for the PALM Scheme in Victoria, which strengthens Australia–Pacific Island relations.

Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 aims to strengthen operational capabilities for joint company-level operations in urban and semi-urban terrain, reflecting the shared commitment of both nations to global peace and security.

“We live in the best country on earth. People of all faiths — Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist — live side by side. We just need to respect each other and turn down the temperature,” he said, adding that diversity remains Australia’s greatest strength."