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Australian unions funnel half a billion dollars into political causes, new report claims

According to the report, Australia’s largest unions now control more than $1.8 billion in assets and generate over $800 million in annual income.

Dutton says “quiet Australians” could still deliver a shock election result. Will the silent majority decide this election?

Almost 2.5 million Australians have already cast early votes, but with millions still to vote on Saturday, both sides are ramping up efforts to secure last-minute support.

Labor pledges $20 million for women’s and children’s trauma recovery centre on the Central Coast

The model will combine crisis care with ongoing services such as counselling, legal assistance, financial advice

Australia’s first National Training Centre in New Energy Skills to open in Melbourne West

Nearly 8,500 apprentices have already signed up under the program, and the government expects these numbers to grow further with the new investment.

Peter Dutton urges supporters to ignore ‘hate media’ as election campaign enters final stretch

Liberal leader singled out ABC and The Guardian as examples of media outlets he said were campaigning against the coalition.

Undecided voters deliver final debate win to Albanese in blow to Dutton’s campaign

However, the exchanges soon became less conventional as rapid-fire questions challenged both leaders on unexpected topics.

Albanese pledges $25 million for schools teaching 84 languages, including Hindi, across Australia

A dedicated $5 million will be allocated to a specialist Asian languages stream, encouraging students to pursue fluency in languages such as Mandarin, Hindi, and Japanese

Coalition pledges $115.9 million for remote Indigenous students through boarding school fund

Coalition’s belief in “practical measures, not platitudes,” that empower Indigenous families and help bridge the gap in educational opportunity.

Dutton aims to restore defence strength with new security strategy amid rising threats

“The Government’s most important duty is to keep Australians safe. In an increasingly uncertain world, we must fiercely protect our values and interests.”

Dutton edges out Albanese in fiery third leaders’ debate focused on cost of living, energy, and global leadership

Dutton strongly defended the Coalition’s push for nuclear energy, arguing that Australian households are paying triple the electricity costs of nuclear-powered countries.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong congratulates Nepal’s new Prime Minister Balen Shah

PM Balen Shah, 35, assumed office following a decisive victory in Nepal’s first national election since last year’s youth-led protests.

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.
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