Community members and the public were encouraged to donate non-perishable food, household items, and hygiene products at collection points across Australia.
Calling the voyage a “glowing symbol of Nari Shakti,” India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described it as both a test of endurance and a spiritual sadhana.
She later told the room she would be more careful in future to explain the point she intended to make, and criticised sections of the media for portraying her motives unfairly.
Fiji Airways also won the APEX Innovation Award for Best Inflight Food and Beverage 2026, following the introduction of its Pacific Rim–inspired menu, on-demand dining in Business Class and refreshed Economy offerings.
"We’ll align training where it makes sense, protect integrity, and ensure learners—whether in Ahmedabad, Adelaide or Alice Springs—can demonstrate capability in real workplaces.
Eureka Prizes showcase the nation’s best in research, innovation, leadership and science engagement, raising the profile of discoveries that deliver practical solutions to global challenges.
The FBI has released images of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of conservative youth leader Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, as authorities intensify a nationwide manhunt for the suspected gunman.
At the centre of the petition is the case of an allied health worker who has lived in Australia since 2018 and worked as a physiotherapist since 2019, including in regional areas with workforce shortages.