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Victorian and federal government launch $4.5 million scholarships to lift adult literacy and digital skills

Under the program, scholarships ranging from $500 to $20,000 will be offered to support prospective, new and existing Learn Local teachers and trainers to complete approved specialist courses.

‘Peak Pauline’? Support slips for Pauline Hanson as poll shows dip in One Nation vote

Hanson’s personal standing has also softened, with her net likability falling four points to +6, down from +15 in January.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.

Pauline Hanson’s candidate tightens grip on SA seat as missing ballots increase One Nation victory margin

Chantelle Thomas had initially been declared the winner by just 58 votes. However, the inclusion of the previously uncounted papers increased her margin to 73–74 votes over Liberal candidate Tania Stock.

Indian-origin woman MP alleges doxxing by Liverpool mayor, police called to polling booth clash in by-election chaos

“Having my home address published by a political opponent is completely unacceptable. This is not just a political tactic, it is doxxing and potential criminal conduct.”

Victoria’s Allan government blocks majority of Big Build corruption documents

Premier Jacinta Allan has consistently maintained she only became aware of the “widespread nature” of the issue when it entered the public domain.

One Nation’s razor-thin victory thrown into chaos after “lost” votes emerge in South Australia election counting error

The Electoral Commission of South Australia confirmed that 81 votes—77 absent ordinary ballots and four declaration votes—were found after the initial count and recount had already concluded.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announces major Cabinet changes after ministerial retirements

A Caucus meeting is scheduled to take place to finalise new ministerial appointments, with the updated Cabinet to be sworn in shortly thereafter.

Won’t it be better if we thought less of our race and more of our nationality?

The Leader of the National Federation Party (NFP) says a common identity cannot simply be created by legislation, but must be genuinely felt and accepted by all citizens.

Liberal candidate draws top of ballot paper in Farrer but faces mammoth battle

Liberal candidate Raissa Butkowski has drawn top position on the ballot paper for the May 9 Farrer byelection, in a field of a dozen candidates.

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Roshena Campbell emerges frontrunner for Liberal Western Metro ticket as Dinesh Gourisetty decides not to contest

The outcome of the Western Metropolitan preselection is expected to be one of the most closely watched internal decisions of the campaign

Pauline Hanson loses Federal Court appeal in Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s racial discrimination case

The judges acknowledged that political debate often involves robust language but said that does not exempt public commentary from Australia's anti-discrimination laws.

Terror suspect in Berlin pride attack Abdul Ballout shot dead by police after manhunt

The man accused of ramming a van into crowds and stabbing bystanders at Berlin's Pride event has been shot dead by police, German authorities...
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