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New emergency trade service to facilitate exports to alternative routes and destinations amid Middle-East conflict

Delivered through Australian Trade and Investment Commission, the 12-month service aims to keep Australian goods moving into international markets, while also helping exporters identify alternative routes and destinations.

Victoria’s Allan government blocks majority of Big Build corruption documents

Premier Jacinta Allan has consistently maintained she only became aware of the “widespread nature” of the issue when it entered the public domain.

One Nation’s razor-thin victory thrown into chaos after “lost” votes emerge in South Australia election counting error

The Electoral Commission of South Australia confirmed that 81 votes—77 absent ordinary ballots and four declaration votes—were found after the initial count and recount had already concluded.

Australia secures first emergency diesel shipments as government moves to shore up fuel supply

Under the arrangement, Export Finance Australia has partnered with Viva Energy to support the purchase of more than 570,000 barrels of extra diesel for the Australian market.

Albanese government will commit to boosting defence spending to 3% of GDP, but under a revised definition

The Trump administration has repeatedly made it clear Australia should boost its defence spending.

Fiji Airways suspends Australian flights as fuel crisis tears through aviation industry

Fiji Airways has confirmed it will temporarily suspend its FJ922 and FJ923 services between Fiji and Brisbane from April 25, citing soaring fuel costs as the primary reason.

Sydney summit brings together 70 Hindu organisations for unity and youth engagement in Australian society

Hosted by the Association of Haryanvis in Australia (AHA), the event was held under the theme “Ek Drishti • Ek Disha” (One Vision • One Direction), reflecting calls for greater coordination among Hindu organisations and deeper engagement with Australian society.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announces major Cabinet changes after ministerial retirements

A Caucus meeting is scheduled to take place to finalise new ministerial appointments, with the updated Cabinet to be sworn in shortly thereafter.

Pauline Hanson says “foreigners” shouldn’t own Australian homes as 48,000 migrants use first-home deposit scheme

Officials say the scheme has helped more than 300,000 Australians into home ownership since its introduction, including key workers, regional buyers, and young households.

Cricket Australia may open door to Indian investment in Big Bash League shake-up

Officials are reportedly open to attracting a mix of domestic and international investors, including interest from Indian Premier League-linked franchises, which could deepen ties between the BBL and the world’s most lucrative T20 competition.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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