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Marles, Wong, Chalmers return; Aly and Rowland rise in Albanese’s most diverse ministry ever

Several first-term and mid-career MPs will step into cabinet for the first time, signalling a generational renewal within Labor’s ranks:

Two ministers and the Nationals discover the limits of loyalty in politics

The left has more numbers in the caucus after the election, meaning that to preserve factional balances, one minister from the right had to go.

Australia’s most complex election count marches on ahead of schedule

“The nation already has clarity not just on who is forming government but on most House of Representatives and Senate seats around the nation."

Dutton takes swipe at ex-Liberal leader who couldn’t manage ‘graceful silence’

“The best model I’ve seen is where leaders, former, make a graceful exit from politics and maintain their graceful silence — so that will be my model.”

Recount drama as 1,800 votes vanish in key seat, triggering scrutiny of federal count

It is reported that the first tally was conducted in the presence of Liberal scrutineers and signed off at 10.30pm, while the later revision occurred after most scrutineers had left.

Hindu Council of Australia welcomes Albanese’s ‘landslide victory,’ calls for multicultural progress

HCA has thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for announcing federal government support for the establishment of Australia's first Hindu school in Sydney.

Divisive Greens brushed aside as Teals hold on to seats in election shake-up

Political analysts suggest the Greens’ firm stance on Gaza may have alienated older progressive voters in inner-city seats.

Blue wall crumbles: Sukkar, Wolahan fall in Melbourne bloodbath

Labor now holds 23 of the state's 38 seats, while the Coalition's representation has dwindled to just six.

Albanese wins historic second term as Dutton loses seat in Coalition wipeout

With 14 seats still in doubt late into the night, Labor appeared to be headed for a commanding majority—more than double the Coalition’s projected seat count.

Jewish, Hindu and Iranian Australians join forces to protect Australia from imported hate

“Radicalisation is targeting our youth. We’ve seen Hezbollah flags on our streets. We’ve seen violent pro-Khalistan protests”

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Leaders celebrate Sangam’s service to Fiji, marking 100 years of Indo-Fijian cultural and educational impact

Founded in 1926, Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam has grown into one of the country’s largest community organisations, managing a network of schools and early childhood centres.

Federal funding boost for Royal Children’s Hospital as Good Friday Appeal marks 95 years

The latest commitment adds to $6 million already provided by the federal government to the appeal, which supports treatment, research and training at the hospital.

Nine men charged over alleged plot to import drugs via Bass Strait using ‘mother ship’ and ‘daughter vessels’

An international investigation into the suspected “mother ship” and its organisers remains ongoing, with authorities indicating further arrests are possible.
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