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Former PM Scott Morrison’s bronze bust unveiled in Ballarat Prime Ministers Avenue

The Ballarat Prime Ministers Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is regarded as a site of national historical significance, showcasing bronze busts of Australia’s leaders in a tree-lined public space.

Albanese secures 90,000 tonnes of fertiliser in new supply push to support Australian farmers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the move would provide certainty to farmers during a period of global uncertainty affecting key agricultural inputs.

Migrant trade workers arrival to be fast-tracked under new trade skills assessment system

A further $5.6 million will fund a new skills recognition program for onshore visa holders, while $4.5 million will strengthen oversight of assessing authorities.

Labor promises 75,000 more owner-occupied homes under negative gearing reforms

He said the broader goal was to shift tax benefits towards wage earners while maintaining responsible budget management during ongoing global economic uncertainty.

Dodgy builders face tougher penalties from 1 July under sweeping Victorian reforms

The legislation allows the commission to impose tougher civil penalties on builders and hold company directors personally liable for misconduct.

Albanese government bets big on India’s growth with $25.3 million package to boost trade and maritime security

India has become an increasingly central part of Australia’s regional strategy, with both countries working more closely on trade, education, clean energy, technology, defence

Albanese warns One Nation is filling “political vacuum” left by Coalition

When asked about the recent Farrer by-election and the strong showing for One Nation, the Prime Minister said the result reflected deeper instability within the Opposition.

New era for Treaty in Victoria as Gellung Warl starts operations

The body includes 21 general members elected across five Victorian regions, alongside 13 reserved seats representing Traditional Owner groups.

Minns Government passes tough new laws to shut down unlawful places of worship

The NSW government has passed legislation giving councils stronger powers to shut down illegal places of worship, including the ability to seek court orders...

“Seize the Day”: Prime Minister Albanese marks 125 years of Australian democracy

“The first country on earth created by the free and peaceful vote of its people” and said the Parliament’s opening carried an enduring democratic lesson.

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Roshena Campbell emerges frontrunner for Liberal Western Metro ticket as Dinesh Gourisetty decides not to contest

The outcome of the Western Metropolitan preselection is expected to be one of the most closely watched internal decisions of the campaign

Pauline Hanson loses Federal Court appeal in Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s racial discrimination case

The judges acknowledged that political debate often involves robust language but said that does not exempt public commentary from Australia's anti-discrimination laws.

Terror suspect in Berlin pride attack Abdul Ballout shot dead by police after manhunt

The man accused of ramming a van into crowds and stabbing bystanders at Berlin's Pride event has been shot dead by police, German authorities...
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