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Victoria smashes Australian Open records as stars shine on Melbourne Park courts

Over three weeks, 1.368 million fans packed Melbourne Park, surpassing last year’s record of 1.2 million.

Here’s your chance to let students fly with aviation STEM

Applications have opened for Aviators in Schools, an initiative led by the CSIRO in partnership with Aviation/Aerospace Australia that connects teachers with industry experts to bring real-world aviation experience into primary and secondary schools.

Generations of courage remembered at Canberra Last Post Ceremony

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called on Australians to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served their nation during the annual Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial.

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.

NSW is ditching good character references in sentencing. Will the rest of the country follow?

References attesting to the convicted criminal’s prospects for rehabilitation and their likelihood of reoffending will still be permitted.

‘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.

‘I am humbled’: Fiji Airways chief Paul Scurrah honoured with AM for transport leadership in 2026 Australia Day Honours

Under his leadership, the airline is pursuing its goal of becoming the World’s Happiest Airline while maintaining reliable global connectivity for Fiji.

Morrison’s call on Islamist extremism gains weight as former Canadian Premier issues stark warning to Australia

Morrison maintained that Islamist extremism required “explicit and specific attention” because of its role in recent attacks and its global reach.

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Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.

Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026

Humans must never become mere data points or raw material for machines. Instead, AI must become a tool for global good, opening new doors of progress for the Global South.
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