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“Reading wars are over”: NAPLAN Maths scores rise as Albanese government pushes phonics and tutoring reforms

Education Minister Jason Clare said overall results were broadly stable, but around one in 10 students still required additional support.

‘No safe haven’: India’s Modi government brings back 274 fugitives hiding in 36 countries

According to the Indian government, the campaign has targeted fugitives accused of terrorism, organised crime, financial offences, narcotics trafficking, murder, rape, child sexual abuse offences, cybercrime and human trafficking.

Labor resets for November showdown as Carroll presents slimmed-down Victorian Cabinet focused on AI, jobs and cost of living

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has unveiled a reshaped Labor Cabinet, promising a “new direction” for the state with a smaller ministry, a dedicated artificial...

Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s new media rules deepen concerns over press freedom as Australian journalists face reporting restrictions

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has introduced new restrictions on foreign media personnel, requiring journalists including Australians to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC)...

Brazen tree theft leaves Indian-Australian family stunned after five pines stolen from Melbourne home

The CCTV footage shows the suspect acting swiftly before driving away, although the vehicle’s registration plate could not be clearly identified.

Fiji’s Prime Minister Rabuka reinstates Kamikamica as Deputy PM, declares him his political ‘heir’

Manoa Kamikamica's reinstatement follows the High Court’s decision to dismiss the case against him, paving the way for his return to the senior ranks of government.

Australia dominates Commonwealth Games once again: Green and gold finish on top in Glasgow

Australia has finished at the top of the medal table at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, once again reinforcing its position as one...

Australia records highest surge in antisemitic incidents among major Jewish diaspora nations

Australia has experienced the most significant increase in antisemitic incidents among countries with large Jewish diaspora communities, according to a new international report examining...

Sukruti Narayanan makes history as youngest-ever recipient of prestigious Teachers’ Guild of NSW Fellowship in 134 years

Indian Australian educator Sukruti Narayanan has made history by becoming the youngest person ever to be awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Teachers' Guild...

With a decade of service, Indian-origin CFA firefighter takes on 28-floor charity climb for the ninth time

The event aims to raise $1 million for Lifeline Australia, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and the 000 Foundation, while also raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among firefighters and other emergency service personnel.

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A pact of the desperate: What’s really behind the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan triangle

When Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stood in Mecca on August 7 to sign a joint defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the optics were...

Griffith MP Renee Coffey removes graffiti targeting Indian, Chinese and Indigenous Australians’ ‘Aussie’ posters

The vandalism in Brisbane has also reignited debate over whether altering political street art should itself be considered political expression.

Police looking for teenage e-scooter rider for allegedly assaulting 82-year-old man twice after confronting him

He is described as being aged between 16 and 18, with a skinny build and blond-coloured hair.
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