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Australia beat India in high-octane third ODI, Smriti Mandhana records second-fastest century in Women’s cricket

In Women's ODIs, Smriti Mandhana is behind the record effort of Australian Meg Lanning, who got there in 45 balls against New Zealand in 2012.

34-year-old international student allegedly duped of $42k in Australian visa scam

A 51-year-old man reportedly offered to help an international student obtain a Sponsored Investor Visa, a pathway that allows foreign nationals to gain permanent residency in Australia by making significant investments.

Simon Chand dies of suspected overdose in police custody after allegedly attacking wife Renuka in Sydney home

Renuka Chand was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a serious condition where she is recovering from her injuries.

Australian universities vice-chancellors’ million-dollar salaries under fire as inquiry finds ‘rotten failure’

The report found that 21 vice-chancellors were paid more than $1 million in 2023—exceeding the salaries of state premiers and the prime minister.

Africa’s “most Australian country” heads to the polls

As Guineans head to the polls, Australian stakeholders must act responsibly to avoid the risks of exacerbating local tensions, empowering authoritarian actors or fueling instability.

Optus Triple Zero outage has left 3 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it

The outage – plus Optus’s delayed response to it – has sparked fury and condemnation.

Trump’s H-1B changes could shift global talent towards India and Australia

Australia is also well-positioned to benefit, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese noting that "intelligence, imagination, and drive will be the forces behind a future made in Australia."

Jason Yat-sen Li hits at vile racist comment on post celebrating international students

"Diversity is what makes Australia the great nation that we are. To everyone who experiences racism, I stand with you. We belong in Australia."

Australian Hindus call for Diwali public holiday as California moves ahead

Supporters argue that with over 208,000 Hindus in New South Wales and more than 684,000 across Australia, the time has come to formally recognise Diwali as a public holiday.

Despite improvements to early education, more children are starting school developmentally behind. What’s going on?

Going to high-quality early childhood education or preschool is one way to ensure children do not fall behind before they even start school.

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Partner of ex-Queensland Premier, Reza Adib, charged with rape offences

The partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been charged with multiple serious offences following a police investigation in Queensland. Police allege that...

Albanese government secures additional critical fuel supplies to keep planes flying and trucks moving

Prime Minister Albanese said the government was working “day and night” to protect Australia from the fallout of international conflict impacting global fuel markets.

“Brave man” Baljeet Singh fights for life after saving sister in Adelaide restaurant fire

Baljeet's brother-in-law, Inderjeet Singh, said Baljeet pushed his sister Satbir out of harm’s way moments before being overwhelmed by the fire.
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