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Albanese bows to pressure, announces royal commission on antisemitism and Bondi terror after national outrage

The commission’s remit will cover the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australian society and institutions, the drivers of hatred and radicalisation, and the adequacy of government and agency responses before and after the attack.

Who’s going to the ballot box this year? Here’s the election state of play

While Labor is still competitive in the polls, Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s ratings are dismal, with a recent Redbridge poll and Newspoll both giving her a net approval below -40.

Sam Groth says he will leave parliament at the 2026 election, citing pressure on family and internal party conflict

"But when you find yourself having to fight against your own team, it becomes impossible to put those interests first. That is not the standard I came into public life to accept, and it is not the kind of politics Victorians deserve."

India-educated royal Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s youngest prime minister

Lord Fakafanua, educated at O.P. Jindal Global University in India, becomes one of the youngest prime ministers in Tonga’s history and only the second noble to hold the office since the country’s 2010 constitutional reforms.

‘Terror will not divide us’: Albanese after Bondi antisemitic attack

“These antisemitic terrorist attacks will not be successful with their objective, which is to divide us as a nation.”

31-year-old Sydney man charged over alleged death threats to Minister Anika Wells

The emails were immediately flagged and referred to the Australian Federal Police’s National Security Investigations (NSI) team.

Victoria parliament issues historic apology to First Peoples, pledges Treaty for justice and equality

Premier Jacinta Allan, speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, said the apology marks “a place of reckoning” for all Victorians and recognises the profound impact of past decisions on generations of First Peoples.

Albanese praises PNG as ‘ally in prosperity’ as leaders push new investment era

“It formalises a deep and enduring truth: we are mates, we are equals.”

A fresh start? Inside the Liberals’ multicultural meet as Jess Wilson push to win back Victoria

“I stood in hospital corridors at 3 am, speaking with patients in crisis. I never imagined I would one day stand in a parliament as a minister.”

Australia takes ‘world-leading’ step to shield children from social media harm

Prime Minister said the reform was driven “from the grassroots”, shaped by grieving parents who told him they were blindsided by the extent of their children’s online distress.

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Premier Jacinta Allan refuses to resign as Deputy Premier Ben Carroll launches challenge for leadership

He had met Ms Allan and informed her that he would nominate for the leadership, arguing the consequences of the November election were too serious to ignore.

Devotees celebrate 125 years of Ram Leela tradition at historic Baba Ragho Vishnu Kuti Hindu Temple in Fiji

Thousands of devotees gathered at Baba Ragho Vishnu Kuti Temple in Sawani, Nausori, to mark the 125th anniversary celebrations of one of Fiji’s historic...

Adelaide Sikh gurudwara destroyed in devastating fire, explosions trigger building collapse

Authorities said firefighters successfully prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring properties
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