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Trailblazer: Jai Bharadwaj becomes first Indian-origin Vice-President of Melbourne Press Club

It underscores the evolving landscape of Australian journalism, reflecting the contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds in shaping the media industry.

Auckland couple avoid jail after years of assaulting children with broom and metal poles

The pair were sentenced to nine months’ home detention by Judge Richard McIlraith after admitting multiple child abuse-related offences.

Ministers meet in Canberra to advance new Australia-PNG alliance

“Australia and Papua New Guinea are the oldest of friends, closest of neighbours, and soon-to-be, newest of allies. Today, we take our first steps in shaping a peaceful, stable and prosperous Blue Pacific.”

‘He likes Australians’: Albanese extends warm invite to Trump

When asked about ongoing tariff tensions, Albanese said he raised the issue directly with the President.

AFP’s ClickFit campaign urges Aussies to think before they click

“Just like drivers learn to spot hazards on the road, we want online users to recognise the warning signs of cybercrime.”

Victoria invests $30m to open up forests for locals and tourists

The investment will unlock 1.8 million hectares of forest, improve trails and campgrounds, and enhance key sites.

Australia empowers Indo-Pacific innovators to reinvent plastic waste

From turning ghost nets into recycled pellets to developing sprayable biodegradable mulch for sustainable farming, IPPIN projects are giving waste a second life.

Victoria to give students and staff a stronger say in university governance

The government says the reforms will strengthen Victoria’s reputation for quality education while giving staff and students more influence in shaping their universities’ futures.

Melbourne stabbing victim’s family criticises slow government response

CCTV footage shows the accused, 32-year-old Lauren Darul, running up behind Lai and stabbing her in the chest, causing serious internal injuries that required emergency treatment.

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Hero teen’s triple zero call after four-kilometre swim that saved family at Western Australia beach revealed

About 6pm, Austin, his 47-year-old mother Joanne, and his siblings Beau, 12, and Grace, 8, were caught in strong offshore winds while kayaking and paddle boarding.

‘Your life will become very uncomfortable’: AFP chief warns extremists and hate groups

Opening her address at Senate Estimates on Wednesday evening, Commissioner Barrett said it was the AFP’s first appearance since the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025, which remains the subject of an active criminal investigation and a Royal Commission.

Six tips to survive and thrive in your first year of university

Reaping the benefits of uni doesn’t happen through hope or just turning up to lectures – you need to ask questions, and be an active, independent learner.
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