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Albanese outlines bold economic vision and defends government agenda amid global uncertainty

“Australia works better when we engage people across business, unions, and civil society. That’s how you get change.”

1 July: Prac payments begin for nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work students

Clare added that “placement poverty is a real thing,” recalling students who could afford tuition but not unpaid placements.

Wong flies to US for QUAD summit amid growing pressure on Australia’s defence spending

Analysts say Wong’s dual mandate highlights Australia’s balancing act: reinforcing security ties with Washington while protecting economic interests.

First woman of Indian heritage, Dr Zelinda Sherlock, completes one year as Hobart’s Deputy Lord Mayor

Dr Zelinda Sherlock made history last year as the first woman of non-European heritage elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Hobart in the Council’s 150-year history.

Albanese pledges stronger early learning support in Tasmania, backs statewide childcare policy

The Prime Minister praised the cooperative effort between state and federal Labor, stressing that consistent support for early learning across Australia will open more opportunities for children and families.

Yes, Victoria’s efforts to wean households off gas have been dialled back. But it’s still real progress

From 2027, new homes have to be all-electric, while landlords will have to replace defunct gas appliances with electric and have ceiling insulation.

Australia Backs Coalition Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Urges Swift Return to Diplomacy

National Security Committee—comprising the Prime Minister, Wong, Defence Minister and other senior cabinet members—will convene to assess further steps

Battin courts multicultural votes with tough crime crackdown “Break bail, go to jail,” no land tax and gas taps back on

Months into his leadership, Brad Battin’s multicultural approach appears designed to “course-correct” the Liberal Party’s outreach strategy

Indian heritage NSW Deputy Premier, Prue Car vows to beat breast cancer again

“Breast cancer screenings are vital for early detection and treatment”

Albanese and Allan unveil progress on North East Link project, eyeing reduced emissions and faster travel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised that this investment will cut travel times by 35 minutes, remove 15,000 trucks from local roads, and create thousands of jobs.

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Dangerous baby bottle self-feeding devices permanently banned across Australia

While no infant deaths associated with the products have been recorded in Australia, overseas incidents played a major role in driving regulatory action.

The 28-Meeting Diplomacy: How India and Australia Built Strategic Chemistry

When two countries keep returning to the table repeatedly, it usually means one thing: both believe the future may depend on that relationship.

Kiwifruit boss Tarun Gautam fined $40,000 for exploiting Indian migrant workers

Employee Jagmeet Singh, told investigators he paid more than $23,300 to secure employment with the company, with multiple payments made into both New Zealand and Indian bank accounts.
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