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Dutton accuses Albanese of abandoning regional Australia, vows $20 million for agricultural shows

The grants would support improvements such as new lighting, seating, pavilions, yards and show rings, along with the development of new attractions to draw visitors and boost local economies.

Indian-origin Dr Parwinder Kaur becomes Australia’s first Sikh woman elected to Parliament

Dr Kaur's inspiring journey resonates deeply across the Indian diaspora, symbolising what can be achieved when diversity, science, and a commitment to public service come together.

Five arrested and 121kg kava seized in Northern Territory bust

Acting on the tip-off, the Dog Operations Unit (DOU) set up a cordon along the Stuart Highway to intercept the suspected traffickers.

Could humanity be extinct within 10,000 years?

Random pandemics or diseases can, of course, strike populations without warning.

Macquarie University drops Acknowledgement of Country from law exam after backlash

This backflip follows earlier backlash over its scrapped “Manawari” course that labelled non-Indigenous students as “settlers” and “guests”.

Australian envoy meets Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister, signals stronger ties in first official talks

With over five decades of diplomatic ties, the Australia-Fiji relationship is entering a new phase of cooperation, focused on boosting economic resilience, improving infrastructure, and tackling climate change together.

Fair Work cracks down on rogue employers with surprise blitz across six cities

Retailers, hair salons, and car washes were among businesses in Hobart, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Cairns that were visited by Fair Work Inspectors, primarily in central business districts.

Bad behaviour in the air leads to arrests, fines and flight bans, AFP warns Easter travellers

“Don’t ruin your holiday plans because of poor choices—your holiday destination will be much nicer than a police holding cell.”

State of the states: six experts on how the campaign is playing out around Australia

The federal election campaign has passed the halfway mark, with politicians zig-zagging across the country to spruik their policies and achievements.

Coalition slams Albanese government over silence on Russian military approach to Indonesia

“The comments from Russia’s envoy in the last 24 hours demonstrate in stark terms the strategic importance of this matter”

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Aussie and Indian leaders face off in first-of-its-kind friendly T10 cricket match in Gujarat

Australian sports infrastructure and management companies, including Cox and Populous, have already been involved in developing sports facilities in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

Young Indian-origin father Tijo Jose Thomas dies in Bendigo road tragedy

In a statement, the Melbourne Malayalee Federation expressed its condolences, describing Mr Thomas’s death as a significant loss for both his family and the wider community.

Australia to begin Horizon Europe treaty negotiations, unlocking major research funding

The initiative has received backing from Australia’s Group of Eight universities, which support deeper engagement with international research networks.
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