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Rottnest Island school camp subsidy opens to give WA students unforgettable experiences

Now in its third year, the initiative makes overnight school camps on the island more accessible, offering eligible families savings of more than $150 per child for a three-night stay.

‘Pull my strings for empty promises’: AI-generated satirical ’Albanese Barbie’ rattles the political toybox

The fictional doll is described as “looking strong in the box and collapsing on contact with reality”, complete with a mock “blame the previous government” button.

India and US strike major trade deal as White House confirms removal of additional 25% tariffs

Trump said the tariff reduction was granted “out of friendship and respect” for Modi and claimed the Prime Minister had agreed to stop buying Russian oil and significantly increase purchases from the United States.

A rattled Premier Allan and rising challenger: how Jess Wilson is reshaping Victoria’s political contest

Critics argue the aggression reflects a government struggling to recalibrate its message against a leader who is neither internally divisive nor easily dismissed.

Pauline Hanson demands explanation over removal of Australian flag from NDIA email signatures

She said the Australian flag and coat of arms represent “not only the Australian nation but every Australian citizen” and should be displayed prominently to foster national unity and identity.

National Cabinet locks in record $25bn hospital funding deal and major NDIS reforms

From 1 October 2026, children with developmental delay or autism with low to moderate support needs will begin transitioning to Thriving Kids from NDIS

Better understanding local leaders and coalitions as drivers of change

A range of programs focus on supporting the emergence of local leaders, coalitions or collective action to drive reform.

Albanese dismisses Morrison criticism after hate and gun laws pass

Albanese linked the reforms directly to the Bondi attack, saying “terrorists had hate in their hearts, but they had guns in their hands”, arguing the government had acted with “urgency and unity” to address both.

‘No migration without assimilation’: Bob Katter slams gun and speech laws as ‘Frankenstein’ bills

Bob Katter MP argued Australia should only accept migrants from societies that uphold the rule of law, democratic governance, religious freedom, egalitarian values and strong work ethics.

Anti-hate laws pass parliament in late-night sitting as political divisions emerge

Amendments were agreed to after negotiations with the Liberal Party, narrowing certain definitions and tightening parliamentary oversight

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Australian War Memorial displays incorrect map of India, community raises concerns

Inside the brand-new ANZAC Hall, there is a map of India which leaves out Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and parts of Ladakh.

Liberal double standards? Abbott and Howard backed Pell after conviction, but Dinesh pressured out over reference letter

For critics inside and outside the party, the answer is uncomfortable. They argue the Gourisetty affair is not only about judgment but about power.

National cabinet backs fuel excise on petrol and diesel will be cut in half as prices hammer households

The cut will reduce the excise from 52.6 cents a litre to about 26.3 cents a litre, with the change due to take effect from Wednesday.
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