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Jess Wilson becomes first woman to lead Victorian Liberals after party-room revolt

Thirty-five-year-old Ms Wilson, considered a rising star in the party, won the vote and will now lead the Liberals into the 2026 state election.

Nav Kaur becomes first Indian woman elected to City of Swan council

An accomplished public sector leader, community advocate, wife of a veteran and proud mother of two, Kaur brings over 15 years of experience in engineering, civil service and grassroots engagement to her role as Councillor for Altone Ward.

Sussan Ley buries Liberal commitment to net zero, but offers a fig leaf to moderates

Representatives of the Liberals and Nationals will now negotiate to bring the policies of the two parties together before a joint party meeting, held virtually, on Sunday.

Albanese tells global union congress that fairness drives economic growth

Addressing delegates from across the world, PM Albanese paid tribute to the contributions of trade unions in promoting fairness, safety, and dignity in workplaces.

‘Medicare card, not credit card’: $8.5 billion plan to deliver more bulk billing and cheaper GP visits

Already, more than 1,000 GP clinics that previously used mixed billing have converted to full bulk billing, joining the 1,600 existing practices.

‘Rubbish from a tiny minority of idiots’: Minister Hill condemns racist slurs on Indian star Diljit Dosanjh

"Nobody should be discriminated against for who they are and I am sorry that Diljit has copped such rubbish from a tiny minority of idiots.

Albanese government hasn’t walked its talk about accountability and integrity

The immediate trigger issue was the government’s refusal to release a report by former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs into jobs for mates.

“I must step aside”: Fiji’s Deputy PM Prof. Prasad resigns to deal with FICAC charge swiftly

Prof. Prasad expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s personal support and the many messages of encouragement he has received.

Labor has huge lead in a South Australian poll, 5 months from the election

Despite Labor’s dominance, the state government had net negative ratings from -32 to -42 for its handling of housing, the algal bloom, hospital ramping and cost of living.

Fiji’s Deputy PM Prasad to step down with integrity to protect government stability amid FICAC allegations

PM Rabuka has acknowledged receiving Prof. Prasad’s resignation notice and confirmed Assistant Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel will serve as Acting Finance Minister.

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“Cinema, not propaganda”: How one leftist icon just silenced the critics of India’s blockbuster Dhurandhar

Piyush Mishra — actor, lyricist, playwright, and for much of his career a prominent voice associated with progressive cultural politics — has said plainly that Dhurandhar is cinema, not propaganda.

Who Will Own the Moon? Inside the Artemis Accords

The Accords aim to prevent conflict as space becomes more crowded and strategically important.

Migrant worker exploited for seven years in domestic servitude as wage theft investigation uncovers millions

Across Australia, the $13.5 million program, run by the Department of Home Affairs, has uncovered millions in unpaid wages, threats of visa cancellation, and cases of modern slavery.
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