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Dr Vikram Sharma and Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo win prestigious 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

“Each year the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science highlight our country’s exceptional achievements. Australia is a powerhouse of science, innovation and research which has a global impact.”

WA objects to interim cut in skilled-migration allocations for 2025–26

Premier Cook argues that such a cut would limit Western Australia’s ability to secure the skilled workers it needs and risk slowing economic growth.

Australian climber dies attempting to climb Nepal’s 7,126-metre peak Himlung Himal

Multiple attempts to reach him failed before Chin Tark Chan, 49, died below Camp 3 at approximately 6,500 metres.

24-year-old charged over 700kg meth shipment hidden in dates

The shipment had been loaded in the United Arab Emirates, with investigators believing it originated elsewhere in the Middle East.

“Deeply concerning”: Mass stabbing leaves nine people in critical condition, two men arrested

Armed officers stopped the train at Huntingdon Station, about 120 kilometres north of London, where two men were arrested.

Khalistani thugs attempt to disrupt Diljit Dosanjh’s Melbourne concert, hurl abuse at Sikh fans

"We had planned a flash-mob dance outside the stadium, but we had to cancel it because of the threats issued via loudspeakers by Khalistani goons right across the road.”

Victoria powers ahead with fast-tracked solar and battery projects to cut energy costs

The Meadow Creek solar farm will produce enough electricity to power 140,000 homes, while the 250-megawatt battery will support peak demand for around 85,000 homes.

22-year-old man charged over alleged cocaine import hidden in ‘conveyor belt gear’ package

Investigators say the 22-year-old man twice contacted the freight forwarder to inquire about the shipment.

A dazzling celebration of culture, community, and innovation at the 2025 APOC Awards

Founded by Vineti Anand, APOC is a community-led organisation dedicated to uplifting professionals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Indian-origin CEO accused of $500 million loan fraud, allegedly faked Telstra contracts to mislead BlackRock

The alleged scheme began to unravel in July 2025 when an HPS employee noticed irregularities in email domains during a routine verification process.

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Victorians reclaim $300 million as container recycling scheme hits 3 billion milestone

The scheme has now diverted three billion containers from landfill and transformed them into new products, while creating around 600 jobs in the recycling sector.

Declining support for Albanese as voter backlash propels One Nation ahead of Labor and Liberals

Nationally, the party now trails only Labor in primary vote share, outperforming the Coalition in every state except Victoria.

Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs ‑ and secondhand cars are in high demand

Manufacturer order books are filling up, EV subscription services are full and wait times have blown out to months for popular models.
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