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Senator Fatima Payman Defects from Labor Amid Palestinian Statehood Controversy

Losing just a few thousand votes to an Independent in certain seats could place Labor MPs in precarious positions.

79-year-old man visiting from Nepal tragically killed in Sydney hit-and-run

The victim, who was in Australia to celebrate his daughter's 25th wedding anniversary, was described by his grieving family as a "lovely family man" who always cared for his loved ones.

Online Radicalisation of Youth Under Scrutiny After Sydney Stabbing Incident

The teen's motivations were not religious but stemmed from exposure to extreme violent content online.

116 Died in Tragic Stampede at Religious Event in India: Investigation Underway

Government of India have announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the families of the seriously injured.

Sam Mostyn Sworn in as Australia’s New Governor-General, Promising a Focus on Kindness and Modernity

As Governor-General, Mostyn will serve a five-year term, acting as the monarch's representative in Australia.

Cricket NSW launches South Asian Engagement Strategy with $1 million funding from NSW Government

The strategy will be implemented to enable cricket to play a greater role in the lives of communities throughout the state from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

Younger Australians and Low-Income Earners to Benefit Most from 1 July Super Guarantee Rise

This will add an extra $340 in employer-paid super contributions annually for the average Australian worker.

Personal phones restricted in early childhood education and care services

All Education Ministers are committed to progressing work across all recommendations related to physical and online safety, child supervision and staffing requirements, and are actively considering regulatory reform.  

$1 million club: Top-earning Vice-Chancellors in Australia, Union calls for inquiry

Despite many challenges that Australian universities face, vice chancellor salaries continue to outpace those of prime ministers and premiers.

Man charged for creating ‘Evil Twin’ free WiFi networks to steal personal data

The email and password details harvested could be used to access more personal information, including a victim’s online communications, stored images and videos or bank details. 

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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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