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May 3 election: Victoria holds key as swing seats become make-or-break for Albanese government

Key issues anticipated to dominate the campaign include the rising cost of living, housing affordability, and energy policies.

Albanese government fails Hindu community: No funds in budget for promised ‘school’ in Sydney

A youth leader expressed her frustration, stating, "I think it’s high time the Hindu community is also given an equal opportunity (as other faiths have been provided with)."

Dutton’s fuel excise cut upstages Labor’s tax pitch and brings Coalition back into game

This initiative aims to provide immediate financial relief to Australian households grappling with rising expenses.

Criminals targetting international students with fake ‘side-hustle’ jobs to launder money

“Imagine moving to another country to build your career and future, only to have it all taken away because you were scammed by criminals to help them move their dirty money around.”

What makes a good search engine? These 4 models can help you use search in the age of AI

AI-enhanced search is marketed as convenient. But, together with other changes in the nature of search over the last decades, it raises the question: what is a good search engine?

Victoria smashes tourism spending record with $40 billion boost, Indian visitors lead the way

Indian visitors, who spent 12.4 million nights in Victoria, contributing an impressive $714 million to the state’s economy.

Penny Wong and Tim Watts slam Dutton’s foreign policy for India blindspot in mocking video

"How did Peter Dutton ignore one of Australia’s most important relationships in his ‘major foreign policy speech’? We can’t risk Peter Dutton taking Australia backwards."

Australian foreign aid budget rises to $5.1 billion: Do you know who are we helping?

The aid budget makes the bold claim that Australia is “reprioritising our development investments to bolster support to our region”.

Albanese government bids for votes with ‘top-up’ tax cuts for all

Delivering his fourth budget on Tuesday night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers described the tax relief as “modest”.

Melbourne café owner charged in $400K money laundering probe

During raid, police seized luxury watches, cash, gold bullion, encrypted phones, SIM cards, and documents linked to cryptocurrency and property.

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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.

Australian edtec firm Maxme builds nationwide footprint in India in under two years

While many partners focus on technical upskilling, Sguario said Maxme adds the “human upskilling element”, allowing it to fit naturally into a broader skills ecosystem.
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