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Australia Post wants to charge more for stamps next year. Here’s why it has to keep letters alive

If you’re feeling a sense of déjà vu, that’s because the last basic postage rate increase to $1.50 only just came into effect earlier this year.

Prof. Svetha Venkatesh awarded prestigious 2024 Pearcey Medal for AI innovations

Named as one of the top 15 women in the world in AI, Prof. Venkatesh’s AI solutions are addressing critical real-world challenges, leaving a profound impact on multiple industries.

‘Issue politicised and ‘the lake had no name,’ claims petition in favour of Guru Nanak Lake renaming

The Victorian Government’s recent decision to officially name a lake in Berwick Springs as Guru Nanak Lake has sparked a heated debate within the local community.

Aussie mine rescue hero Prof. Arnold Dix meets little Indian fan

In 2023, a Pondicherry schoolgirl dressed as Prof. Arnold Dix for a fancy dress competition. A year later, Dix honoured his promise to visit her, her family, and her school.

COP29 seals $460bn deal amid India’s criticism, island nations’ walkout, and Australia accused of climate ‘lip service’

The COP29 climate summit concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a landmark agreement to channel over $460 billion annually towards helping developing nations combat the...

Tarneit driver fined $800 for tossing lit cigarette on highway

Victorian drivers face fines of up to $790 for dropping lit cigarettes, with the EPA issuing approximately 10,000 litter fines annually.

Farmer’s $680K “vegetable cash” seized and forfeited in AFP crackdown

The farmer claimed the money was from cash payments collected in Adelaide as part of his vegetable-growing business.

Taxi driver Bahal Singh Chahal to contest alleged Adelaide crash “all the way” to trial

The 4-year-old boy was rushed to the Women's and Children's Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Snake delays Virgin Broome-Perth flight, TV star helps capture Stimson’s python

Stimson’s pythons are a common sight in northern Australia, especially during warmer months.

Trudeau’s intelligence advisor debunks “inaccurate” reports allegedly linking Modi government to Canada-based Khalistani Nijjar’s killing

"The Government of India strongly rejects these preposterous imputations and ascribes them to the political agenda of the Trudeau Government that is centered around vote bank politics."

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More than 340,000 migrant and refugee women underemployed as Australia’s skills recognition system flagged as broken

The report estimates that fully utilising their skills could deliver an immediate boost to national productivity and ease critical labour shortages.

Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.
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