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Team India Shines in Chess Olympiad, Wins Historic Double Gold in Men’s and Women’s Competitions

India's previous best performances at the Chess Olympiad included two bronze medals in 2014 and 2022.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake Wins 2024 Sri Lanka Presidential Election After Historic Run-off

"The millions of eyes filled with hope and expectation push us forward, and together, we stand ready to rewrite Sri Lankan history"

Reserve Bank of Australia to Hold Steady on Interest Rates Amid US Fed Cuts

The bank has indicated that it plans to focus on underlying price pressures rather than temporary cost-of-living relief measures

Samoa Police members visit Australia to boost capability ahead of CHOGM

The training was delivered under the Samoa Australia Police Partnership (SAPP) which this year celebrates 15 years of partnership between the AFP and Samoa Police.

39-year-old woman jailed for illegally accessing over $202,000 in early super benefits

The woman devised the scheme by filing false severe financial hardship claims, even transferring funds between her own accounts to make multiple applications.

Wyndham’s Wimba Ward: Satish Patel Aims to Foster Cultural Harmony and Social Change in Election Bid

From volunteering with non-profit organisations to helping asylum seekers and refugees find jobs and housing, his contributions reflect his commitment to supporting diverse communities

Coup leader who held first Indo-Fijian Prime Minister hostage released from jail

George Speight, a former businessman, led the 2000 coup that saw then-Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry, Fiji’s first Indo-Fijian leader, and his government held hostage for 56 days.

Two men fined for betting on the Australian of the Year awards

They placed 48 bets totalling $2,469 across five online betting accounts on the outcome of the awards. Their winnings amounted to $9,363.

Who killed Pratibha, Avini, Jatin, Vihaan and Vivek as Diabetic driver’s charges dropped in Daylesford crash

Prosecutors argued he should have been aware of the risks associated with driving while experiencing hypoglycaemia.

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Australia’s $2M Ballot Project for Bangladesh funds a non-inclusive foreign election

According to Voice of America’s Independent survey, 57% Bangladeshis supported Awami League’s return to politics, contradicting the executive decision to ban the party.

Australian music delegation heads to India as its streaming market rises to second largest

Two Australian artists, Milan Ring and Reuben De Melo, will also perform during the festival.

Trump’s slipping grip: What Pew’s numbers really say about power, fatigue and the global mood

Voter’s tolerance is declining for the leaders who govern through conflict alone. They want stability with reform, not disruption without direction.
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