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Victims of domestic violence to get 100% stamp duty relief in major housing lifeline in South Australia

Officials said the scheme complements broader reforms arising from the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

Service Victoria struggles as drivers rush to get Allan Government’s $186 rego rebate

The scheme covers cars, utes, motorcycles and other light vehicles under 4.5 tonnes.

Australia and India deepen defence ties as Richard Marles meets Rajnath Singh in New Delhi

India and Australia have agreed to expand defence cooperation across maritime security, military interoperability, defence industry collaboration and emerging technologies following the second India–Australia...

Fiji Government MPs return negative drug test results in voluntary screening exercise

"This exercise demonstrates our Government’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and leadership in the fight against illicit drugs,”

Three-year-old boy killed, father seriously injured after fire tears through Werribee home

An 11-year-old boy, reportedly Jordan’s brother, escaped the fire by jumping from a window.

Sydney and Melbourne homeowners lose, renters pay more as Albanese government policies spook housing market

The largest falls in estimated sales were in Sydney and Melbourne, down 17 per cent and 14.2 per cent respectively compared with a year earlier.

Coalition Links Migration Levels to Housing Supply, Defends Pathway to Citizenship

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has defended the Coalition's approach to migration, citizenship and housing affordability, arguing that Australia's migration program must be aligned with...

Victoria slashes car rego and fares as Trump’s Iran war hits Aussie household budgets

Announcing the measures, Premier Allan said the package was designed to help families cope with rising household expenses and higher fuel costs.

Aboriginal voices to shape NT domestic and family violence policy through new advisory group

Minister Robyn Cahill said the group would play a critical role in ensuring Aboriginal voices, knowledge and lived experience help shape government approaches to family violence prevention.

Australian-British executive Tania Baumann and Indian diplomat Tanmaya Lal appointed Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-Generals

The appointments were announced by Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey as the organisation strengthens its leadership team ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda later this year.

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Ben Carroll delays Victoria’s work-from-home laws until July 2027 amid November election-business backlash

The move is one of the clearest signs yet that Mr Carroll intends to take a different approach to business than his predecessor.

Indian student from Meghalaya represents India at Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney

Her participation was made possible after she was nominated by Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma

RBA holds cash rate at 4.35% as inflation remains stubbornly high

The decision, announced following the Reserve Bank Board's meeting on Tuesday, comes after three cash rate increases earlier this year
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