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How Dan Andrews pulled off one of the most remarkable victories in modern politics

Only two hours after the last vote was cast at 6pm on Saturday, it was clear that Andrews and the Labor government he has headed for eight years had got Yes over the line.

Will any Indian-origin candidate win a seat in Victorian state elections?

The Victorian state elections will have a record 740 candidates contesting the 88 Legislative Assembly seats and 454 candidates in the Legislative Council seats. 

As Victorians head to the polls, will voters punish the major parties?

The final outcome of the upper house election may replicate the existing result, which would mean neither major party controls the chamber and must work with cross-bench MPs to form a majority.

‘That’s not appropriate’: Xi rebukes Trudeau over alleged leaks to media

In dramatic footage from the G20 summit in Indonesia, Xi can be seen pulling Trudeau aside and saying it was “not appropriate” for details about a previous informal conversation to have been leaked to the media.

The importance of Rishi Sunak as UK’s first Prime Minister of Indian Hindu descent

Rishi Sunak’s parents may have been born in East Africa, but his cultural affinity lies with his Indian roots. He is a practising Hindu and does not, for example, eat beef.

Shashi Tharoor apologises ‘unconditionally’ after India map blunder in his manifesto

Shashi Tharoor's manifesto used a map of India that did not have parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. 

National Anti-Corruption Commission legislation tabled, does it have teeth

The legislation also provides strong protections for whistleblowers and exemptions for journalists to protect the identity of sources.

Remote control: why Auckland’s local election is neither local nor democratic

The 21 subordinate local boards have no rating or regulatory powers.

Power of Voting: Who will win the forthcoming 2022 Fiji elections?

Fiji has witnessed four constitutions (1970, 1990, 1997 and 2013) and four political upheavals, two in 1987, one each in 2000 and 2006.

Will Labor easily win in Victoria?

The Victorian election will be held on November 26.

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“Failure of leadership”: Calls for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to resign over alleged CFMEU corruption

"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."

“Nice start, everyone played well”: Travis Head leads Australia to commanding T20 World Cup win over Ireland

Australia are also set to receive a major boost with veteran batter Steve Smith expected to join the squad during the tournament.

Free swimming lessons made permanent for Northern Territory primary students

“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”
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