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India’s solar mission lights up homes in Fiji, empowering women for a sustainable future

The project also aims to provide vocational and educational opportunities for women and girls in marginalized communities, fostering climate, economic, and social resilience.

Dr Preethi Suraj and Prof. Sivaram Vemuri appointed to Australian Multicultural Council

The newly appointed council will provide independent advice to the government, aligning with key recommendations from the Multicultural Framework Review report.

“Not my personal opinion”: Senator Fatima Payman apologises amid foreign influence claims

Senator Payman's comments have prompted a formal request for an investigation by the Australian Iranian Community Organisation.

Revealed: the profound economic impact on women who experience domestic violence

The 2021-22 Personal Safety Survey conducted by the ABS reported that 451,000 women have had a previous partner who had controlled or tried to control them from working or earning money.

Bold vision for Australian research, streamlined funding and risk-taking innovation

STA President Prof. Sharath Sriram welcomed the ARC’s responsiveness to stakeholder feedback.

Community raises record $114K for injured Perth Uber driver Muhammad Usman

The crash occurred on February 15 when a blue Jaguar, allegedly driven at high speed by Perth obstetrician Rhys Bellinge, slammed into Usman’s Honda Jazz.

Albanese promises billions to get Victoria’s roads and rail on track for growing population

Beyond airport rail, the funding package includes a $1.2 billion Suburban Road Blitz, designed to tackle congestion in Melbourne’s fast-growing outer suburbs.

Fiji’s government rallies donors, including Australia, to shape island nation’s economy ahead of Budget Day

Addressing development partners, DPM Prasad emphasised that the government’s vision extends beyond financial stability, focusing on economic expansion, job creation, and income generation.

Aussie couple traumatised after sitting next to dead passenger on Qatar Airways flight

A woman collapsed in the aisle next to them after returning from the bathroom. Despite swift efforts from the cabin crew, she could not be revived.

Population panic: how demography is used for political gain

Canada, the United States, Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom are all grappling with population issues.

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Thousands of Victorian teachers walk off job in first strike in 13 years as pay dispute escalates

The AEU is seeking a 35 per cent pay rise over four years, along with smaller class sizes and stronger mental health and classroom support.

One Nation’s South Australian surge a three-way realignment: Labor lost workers, Liberals lost conservatives, and Labor won the middle

One Nation did not just take votes from the Coalition in country seats, It also found traction among the sort of economically squeezed, culturally disillusioned voters who once formed the heart of Labor’s industrial base.

Pacific pride as Australian Army sergeant receives Federation Star after 40 years

“It means a lot for me… Australia has given us — my family, and a lot of the wider South Pacific people — lots of opportunity.”
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