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Andrew Hastie aims to revive pride in Australian flag after it was burned during Gaza protests

The recent protests and flag controversies have reignited debate over national identity, respect for symbols

RBA tipped to deliver rate cut as inflation cools and mortgage relief looms

Benign quarterly inflation figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics – showing headline inflation at 2.1% and underlying inflation at 2.7%

Biplavi Magar wins record $305k after court finds Sydney fast food boss Sher Khan sexually harassed her

“It wasn’t just to get the justice or that kind of fairytale, it was more about to make that person accountable”

New English test rules in Australia could make or break your visa dream— are you prepared?

The updated benchmarks affect several visa types, with score increases ranging from one to five points for certain English proficiency levels.

Victoria launches $36 billion freight plan to drive growth and cut emissions

The fund will also expand electric-charging infrastructure, improve access to low-emissions fuels, and develop new tools for industry

New Zealand launches two game-changing work visas — here’s what you need to know!

These changes aim to provide New Zealand businesses with reliable access to temporary overseas workers while maintaining balanced immigration policies.

Tongan national charged after Villawood detention centre stabbing

The man, who was awaiting deportation for visa breaches, is accused of using an improvised weapon to wound the officer during an incident at the facility on 6 August 2025.

16% of Kiwi school leavers had no qualifications — worst rate in a decade

The figure equates to approximately 10,600 teenagers, and represents a 0.4 percentage point increase on the previous year.

Victorian Multicultural Commission’s forum celebrates multicultural businesses as engines of growth and cohesion

Natalie Suleyman assured about commitment to supporting multicultural business owners with tailored programs and streamlined regulatory processes.

Melbourne’s outer north set to boom with 15,000 new homes and four town centres as new suburb announced

The precinct will also host a new quarry, subject to stringent planning controls—including a buffer zone from residences and a mandatory closure and rehabilitation

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“All of you are putrid f…ing dogs”: Alleged racist slurs and spitting at Uber Eats driver by teenage girls at Sydney supermarket as police...

One of the girls is seen throwing a shopping basket towards the woman, continuing the verbal abuse, making offensive gestures and appearing to spit in the direction of the person filming.

Open Mosque Day turns into political flashpoint as Islamic Council of Victoria accused of selective exclusion despite $400,000 taxpayer funding

“Victoria is a place where people of all faiths can and do worship freely. But incitement to harm is not worship, it is hate speech,” he said.

“Charge them. Convict them. Deport them”: Canadian leaders call for tougher laws after extortion suspects claim asylum citing fear of return to India

British Columbia Premier David Eby questioned how such individuals could be allowed to pursue asylum claims based on fears of returning to India, while their alleged criminal activities continued to affect residents in Canada.
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