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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.

AI could improve Indigenous healthcare if guided by First Nations voices, CSIRO report

The consultations identified three key priorities for responsible AI use in Indigenous health.

Crackdown on dodgy job ads nets $185,000 in fines across Australia

Since laws banning dodgy job advertisements came into effect, the workplace regulator has intensified its efforts to stop underpayment before it begins.

Police foil alleged Sydney hit plot near daycare centre after dramatic arrest

Police say the men — described as a “kill team” — were intercepted during a coordinated surveillance operation after detectives identified them “mobilising to carry out an offence”.

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Victorian Liberals dump Moira Deeming in unanimous vote ahead of state election

Three-quarters of the state executive was required to support disendorsement, but the motion passed unanimously on Friday evening.

Supreme Court appeal offers no immediate relief as Indian passport and visa services remain suspended in Australia

The appeal to the Supreme Court does not automatically reopen VFS centres, reactivate appointments or establish an alternative application channel.

Rishab Shetty, Pankaj Tripathi and Ranveer Singh lead star-studded IFFM 2026 nominations

The category places major Hindi releases alongside Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali productions, continuing the festival’s attempt to present Indian cinema as a multilingual industry
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