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Battin replaces Pesutto as Victorian Liberal leader amid party shakeup

Brad Battin MP now faces the challenge of uniting the party and positioning it as a viable alternative to Premier Jacinta Allan’s government ahead of the next state election.

Sashi Kiran appointed Fiji’s new Minister for Women amid Lynda Tabuya alleged video scandal

Sashi Kiran, elected to Fiji's Parliament in December 2022 as a National Federation Party member, served as Assistant Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation in the PAP/NFP/SODELPA Coalition Government.

Indian-origin candidates shape ACT politics’ future despite loss

Four candidates, Sandi Mitra, Mallika Raj, Pradeep Sornaraj, and Amardeep Singh, stood out for their fresh approaches to politics, prioritising social change, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Labor and Albanese end 2024 in worst poll position this term

Anthony Albanese’s net approval slumped six points in Essential since November to -11, with 50% disapproving and 39% approving.

“Justin Trudeau has lost control”: Freeland’s resignation plunges government into crisis

Freeland’s exit is the latest in a string of resignations and internal dissent within Trudeau’s government, raising questions about the Prime Minister’s ability to lead amid growing discontent and economic uncertainty.

Victoria’s longest-serving Treasurer Tim Pallas quits politics

The 14-year minister and 18-year Member for Werribee confirmed his decision to step down, citing a need for "new perspectives" in government.

Australia mourns passing of former Liberal minister Kevin Andrews

Kevin Andrews retired in 2022 after losing a preselection battle for Menzies, ending a record tenure as the longest-serving federal MP at the time.

India on the brink of historic electoral overhaul as Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills

The proposal, long championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to align India’s electoral cycles, potentially reshaping the nation’s political and governance landscape.

Why Australian politicians are flocking to ‘Little Red Book’ to engage with Chinese voters

Politicians across the political spectrum are now using Xiaohongshu to connect with Chinese-Australian voters.

Albanese announces antisemitism taskforce, as synagogue firebombing investigation upgraded

This upgrades the investigation to come under the Joint Counter-terrorism Team, which includes the Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police and ASIO.

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Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy plot in nation’s capital

A 25-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday and are due to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.

Victoria Police search man over lewd act at busy bus stop

Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.

School shooting in Canada leaves 10 dead, dozens injured

Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.
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