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Albanese injects $200m into Western Australia’s ports, housing, and community projects

The government’s housing package aims to unlock 1,367 new homes across the state, with funding allocated to essential infrastructure projects such as water, power, and roads.

Albanese calls for optimism as Dutton slams Labor in New Year’s messages ahead of 2025 election

As the clock ticks down to the election, the battle lines have been drawn, and both leaders are rallying their bases for a critical year in Australian politics.

Dutton calls for family respect as Albanese pulls controversial Labor meme

"Labor has given up solving the cost of living crisis. All they have is nasty personal smears against Peter Dutton and his family."

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.

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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.

Indian-origin truck drivers among 21 charged after 1.7-tonne international drug bust

The 18-month investigation, known as Project Bay, uncovered an alleged cross-border trafficking operation that used commercial trucking routes to move massive quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and opium between the United States and Canada.

In defence of Australia’s ‘monoculture’ that allows for its thriving multiculturalism

I don't agree with everything Senator Pauline Hanson says. But when she argues that migrants to Australia must align with Australian values, she is...
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