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Natalie Hutchins to step down ahead of 2026 election: a loss for Victorian multicultural women

Natalie, you will be missed in Victorian politics — by communities, by colleagues, and by those who believed in your vision for equality.

Victorian government to provide ‘Tablet and Laptops’ to primary school students, saving families hundreds

From 2027, students in Years 3–6 will be restricted to a maximum of 90 minutes of device use per day, while those in Prep to Year 2 will have minimal screen time.

Leaders condemn pro-Palestinian Senator Lidia Thorpe’s ‘burn down Parliament House’ remark as AFP launches probe

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson unleashed a scathing attack on Senator Thorpe, calling her actions at the Melbourne pro-Palestine rally “shameful” and demanding the Australian Federal Police take immediate action.

Albanese calls for respect among Australia’s faith communities amid global tensions

“We live in the best country on earth. People of all faiths — Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist — live side by side. We just need to respect each other and turn down the temperature,” he said, adding that diversity remains Australia’s greatest strength."

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson renews push to ban burqas and face coverings in Australia

Senator Pauline Hanson first made headlines in 2017 when she entered the Senate chamber wearing a black burqa to highlight her proposed ban.

Pesutto and Mansfield visit marks new chapter in Victoria–Fiji twin-parliament ties

Victorian Members of Parliament are in Suva this week as part of a seminar with Fijian MPs aimed at strengthening the legislative process in Fiji through improved scrutiny of bills.

‘No experience, no responsibility’: NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters tears into Greens’ Chlöe Swarbrick over Gaza activism

“No one wants to be lectured about ‘morals’ from someone who knows nothing about what’s going on around the world apart from her own arrogantly manufactured ideologically driven political soundbites.”

Fiji ambassador defends Rabuka’s Trump meeting amid ‘fake photo’ claims by opposition

Critics have noted that in many official photos, US President Trump and First Lady Melania appear in nearly identical poses, including during a UN leaders’ reception with Prime Minister Albanese.

Popular Indian film star-turned-politician Vijay faces charges as rally stampede leaves 41 dead

Authorities say the actor-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar held an unauthorised roadshow, violated conditions, and fuelled “unnecessary expectations” among supporters.

The Liberal Party is riven with disagreements and discontent. Can it survive?

Despite all the existential talk about the Liberal Party, there remain significant institutional ballasts and supports.

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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

Khalistan referendum vote not enough excuse for asylum, migration tribunal says Sikh man can safely relocate in India

The tribunal said there was no evidence that Indian authorities were aware of his activities or had shown any interest in him.
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