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University of Melbourne’s Prof. Robson wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

“He has inspired countless academics and students by simply doing what he loves—going into the lab every day, thinking big chemistry thoughts, and running experiments.”

Rush to buy gold in Australia, prices hit record high ahead of Diwali

Australia, already a leading gold producer, is well placed to gain.

‘Blessed are the peacemakers’: Trump claims Israel-Hamas signed deal to release hostages, begin troop withdrawal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that his country would bring home all hostages held in Gaza, “With God’s help, we will bring them all home.”

Australia to crack down on extremist groups linked to global movements undermining social cohesion

“There are current and emerging groups who are eroding our country’s social fabric by advocating hatred, fear, and humiliation"

Winston Peters hits out at ‘headline hunting’ Left’s ‘hypocrisy’ on Gaza protests after vandalism at his home

"It’s almost as if they want an excuse to keep banging their drums, waving their flags, and swinging their crowbars — all the while crying havoc and unleashing the dogs of war.”

Jyotsana Varma appointed Regional Director–Pacific at Asian Development Bank in Sydney

Prior to joining ADB, she led state teams in the Indian civil service on social sector projects and advised the Indian Finance Minister on policy matters.

Deeply troubling and unacceptable: ANZAC legacy of Indian soldiers targeted in ‘hate-motivated’ vandalism

The monument commemorates the 15,000 Indian soldiers who fought alongside Australians at Gallipoli during World War I — more than 1,400 of whom were killed and 3,500 wounded.

Melbourne commuters get an early Christmas gift from Premier Allan with Metro Tunnel opening

The Summer Start will see Metro Tunnel services running seven days a week, stopping at all five new underground stations: Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac.

Australian university graduates targeted in new email scam claiming degrees revoked

One email from a sender labelled “no-reply” falsely claimed the recipient had been permanently excluded from the university and ordered to hand in original documents.

Triple fines for taxi drivers who overcharge passengers

A driver charged an overseas family $188 for a 13km trip from Sydney Airport to the CBD, receiving a $2000 penalty for the offence.

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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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