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Melbourne family’s new Indian grocery shop destroyed in suspected arson attack

The early morning blaze tore through the shop in Melbourne’s west, leaving the owners heartbroken just days before their planned opening.

Free public transport for school kids in Victoria with new youth myki card

Currently, a yearly student pass costs $755, meaning families with three children could save more than $2,200 annually.

Couple flees to India in business class after allegedly defrauding NZ government of $2M

Just weeks after the raid, the couple fled New Zealand on a one-way business-class flight to Chennai with 80 kilograms of luggage.

Australia launches world’s first Pacific-focused UN police peacekeeping course

Participating nations alongside the AFP include Samoa, Kiribati, Fiji, Timor-Leste, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Tuvalu, Federated States of Micronesia, and Nauru.

Albanese commits $100 million to strengthen Indonesia’s health system in new partnership

Meeting with President Prabowo, Albanese emphasised Indonesia as an “indispensable partner” amid global uncertainty.

Tongan man charged with attempted murder after stabbing immigration officers in Sydney

Following the attack, the man fled the scene, prompting NSW Police to issue an arrest warrant and a public warning not to approach him.

Victorian seniors ride free on weekends in 2026 – here’s how it saves you $360 a year

Currently, seniors enjoy free travel on weekends within two neighbouring fare zones.

Salman Rushdie’s attacker, alleged Hezbollah sympathiser, jailed for 25 years over brutal ‘premeditated’ stabbing

In addition to the state conviction, Matar faces separate federal terrorism charges, including allegations that he attempted to provide support to Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organisation.

Indian Lok Sabha Speaker congratulates re-elected Speaker Milton Dick

As Speaker, Dick oversees parliamentary debates and procedures of 150 members—similar to Om Birla, who manages the much larger Lok Sabha with 543 members.

Greens block NZ Parliament from condemning terror attack in India

During negotiations, the Green Party proposed an alternative version, stripping references to “terror attack” and Indian New Zealanders.

Must-read

Australia’s shock T20 World Cup exit: Mark Waugh blasts selectors calls campaign “doomed from the get-go”

Australia were eliminated in the group stage after suffering humiliating defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, ending their title defence just three years after lifting the trophy in 2021.

Australia cracks down on British and Irish travellers attempting to exploit asylum visa system, warns jail and bans

“Trying to exploit Australia’s Protection visa system is a BIG FAIL, especially if you apply using false or misleading information”

Australia stakes its claim at India’s AI Impact Summit as Minister Charlton pushes investment and safeguards

His visit coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund, one of the most important scientific collaboration programs between the two countries.
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