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$56 million development with more than 160 new townhouses fast-tracked in Melbourne’s south-east

The project will include a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, each with a garage.

Medicare urgent care clinics reach two million visits as rollout expands nationwide

New data shows the number of visits to these clinics has climbed to almost 26,000 per week nationally, with demand expected to keep growing as more centres open.

Liberal Senator Smith wants Indian oil refineries sanctioned, calls to ban imports to Australia

Senator Smith said that while the government had strengthened sanctions against Russia, Australia was not doing enough to address the indirect flow of Russian oil revenue.

Fiji marks 55 years of independence with PM Rabuka calling for unity

Rabuka paid tribute to Fiji’s founding fathers and communities, acknowledging contributions from iTaukei, Indo-Fijians, Rotumans, Chinese, Europeans, Pacific Islanders, and all who call Fiji home.

Australia thanks India for offer to maintain Navy ships, signs first mutual submarine rescue arrangement in Indian Ocean

Key agreements included the Australia–India Implementing Arrangement on Mutual Submarine Rescue Support, and progress on the 2024 Air-to-Air Refuelling arrangement.

Albanese and Ley welcome US-brokered Gaza peace deal

"There is a very long road to recovery in Gaza, securing long-term peace and building the Palestinian state."

Melbourne airport worker allegedly forged ID cards to enter restricted zones

These multiple fraud charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

Truck driver Navjeet Singh, who travelled to India after deadly crash, granted bail as Manitoba Premier criticises ruling

Navjeet Singh, who allegedly fled Canada for nine months to avoid arrest after a crash that killed a Manitoba mother and her eight-year-old daughter, is accused of turning off his truck’s data recorder, falsifying driving logs, and failing to take required rest hours, with police saying he never returned for a post-crash interview.

Premier Jacinta Allan announces free public transport weekends to celebrate Metro Tunnel opening

Premier Jacinta Allan announced that from the day the Metro Tunnel begins its Summer Start in early December until 1 February, all travel on trains, trams and buses—both metropolitan and regional—will be free every Saturday and Sunday.

Albanese welcomes Indian Defence Minister, highlights strong defence partnership built on trust

Prime Minister Albanese said the defence partnership between Australia and India “keeps getting stronger – built on trust, shared interests and a commitment to a peaceful, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”

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“Selective amnesia”: India rebuts Pakistan’s claims on Indus Waters Treaty dispute

The Treaty requires renegotiation to reflect six decades of changed circumstances, including technical advancements

Australia move leaves Nepal’s volleyball star Punam Chand facing police action

According to local reports, Chand had previously been warned but did not respond, leading authorities to escalate the matter publicly.

Dangerous baby bottle self-feeding devices permanently banned across Australia

While no infant deaths associated with the products have been recorded in Australia, overseas incidents played a major role in driving regulatory action.
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