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Major change to single parenting payment, cut-off age raised to 14 year old

Single parents will continue to receive the higher support, with a current base rate of $922.10 per fortnight (95 per cent of the Age Pension), until their youngest child turns 14.

The rise of unaccountable ministerial advisors: why Victoria’s IBAC report should concern all Australians

These advisors – who are employed by the premier under Victorian law – put pressure on key public servants to award the contract to HEF.

Liberal front bench reshuffled as Karen Andrews quits Dutton’s shadow cabinet

Victorian Senator James Patterson will join the shadow cabinet as the new opposition home affairs spokesperson.

Does Australia need a robust cybersecurity overhaul?

TikTok’s privacy policy indicates an expansive approach to the collection and use of personal information.

Federal and State trade ministers meet to diversify trade and investment

The Council committed to strengthening Australia’s economic recovery with a ‘Team Australia’ approach to diversifying trade and investment, creating jobs, and generating new opportunities for Australian exporters.

How does the Liberal Party’s Voice policy stack up against the proposed referendum?

The key sticking point seems to be the relationship between constitutional recognition and achieving practical outcomes.

NSW government to provide study subsidy worth up to $12,000 for nurses and rural doctors

Thousands of healthcare students are eligible for a $12,000 scholarship if they commit to working in the state's public health system

Australia is now almost entirely held by Labor

The Australian mainland, with its five states and two territories, is now “red”.

Bengaluru born Charishma Kaliyanda wins Liverpool, scripts history in NSW election

Indian origin Daniel Mookhey likely to be the new Treasurer of NSW.

Will the new NSW Parliament have more Indian-origin faces?

NSW goes to polls today. Elections for all 93 seats in the Legislative Assembly and 21 seats for the Legislative Council will take place.

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Premier Allan confronted by angry residents while door-knocking in her own electorate

One local told 7News they “pretty much closed the door in her face”, while another reportedly described the early campaigning as smelling like “desperation”.

Perth man jailed for 10 years after smuggling cocaine hidden in curry packets

The man received a non-parole period of six years and six months after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of cocaine

India and New Zealand mark 100 years of sporting ties with rugby coaching programme in Odisha

The programme featured leading New Zealand Rugby coaches Allan Bunting, Vania Wolfgramm and Kahu Carey working closely with 35 rugby coaches from across India
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