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Victorian Multicultural Festival draws crowds to Grazeland for weekend of culture, food and music

For many attendees, the weekend was more than just a festival — it was a reflection of modern Victoria, where cultures meet, share and grow together.

Australian War Memorial displays incorrect map of India, community raises concerns

Inside the brand-new ANZAC Hall, there is a map of India which leaves out Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and parts of Ladakh.

Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by police in Victoria’s north-east after seven-month manhunt

The two officers were killed while executing a warrant at Freeman’s property, an incident that shocked the state and triggered a massive search

Young blood takes charge: Two-Thirds of Nepal’s Ministers under 40

At 35, Balen Shah is the youngest person ever to serve as prime minister in Nepal’s history. His government is characterized by a remarkably youthful leadership, with 10 out of the 15 ministers under 40 years of age, making it one of the youngest cabinets in the world.

Waqas Haider charged with murder over alleged ‘intentional’ head-on crash on Monaro Highway

The charges include murder, two counts of predatory driving, two counts of dangerous driving, dangerous driving occasioning death, and failing to stop and assist after a fatal crash.

Baby dies after rideshare car crashes into tree in Perth’s south-east

A 35-year-old man, believed to be the rideshare driver, sustained minor injuries.

Canadian meth hidden in pickle jars bound for Australia busted, two Australian men charged

Investigators allege the shipment, identified in January 2026 as it left Canada, contained a crystalline substance hidden inside jars labelled as pickles.

Australians warned fake charities may be used to fund terrorism

Breaching Australian sanctions laws can result in penalties of up to 10 years’ jail and significant fines.

Pakistan 1971 atrocities in focus as Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman marks Genocide Day

Genocide Day in Bangladesh commemorates the start of Operation Searchlight in 1971, when the Pakistani military launched a large-scale crackdown in what was then East Pakistan that involved widespread killings, sexual violence including mass rape, and the targeting of civilians and the minority Hindu community.

Tariq Ramadan, Oxford Islamic scholar, convicted of rape in France and Switzerland

Ramadan was regularly featured in media outlets such as Al Jazeera, BBC, and other international platforms and was named by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers!

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Accused ISIS bride granted bail after Melbourne court finds risk can be managed

During the bail hearing, police argued Abbas posed a risk to the community and raised concerns about the possibility of her spreading extremist ideology if released.

Jess Wilson backs Matthew Guy’s demand for apology from Moira Deeming after police clear assault claim

"To Aussie males who are sick of this treatment, who are sick of not being believed, some of us in Parliament still have your back. I have your back."

Socceroos advance to knockout round of 32 at FIFA World Cup after draw with Paraguay

The Socceroos have secured progression to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after a tense 0–0 draw in their final Group D...
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