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Sanjeev Gupta’s Whyalla steelworks forced into administration amid debt woes

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas announced the government had appointed KordaMentha as administrators, vowing to stabilise operations and find a new owner.

Australian multiculturalism isn’t failing; radical ideologies threaten our shared values

Multiculturalism in Australia thrives because the majority of migrants and their descendants understand that diversity does not mean division but the enrichment of society.

Loveleen Gupta fined $179,000 by Fair Work for underpaying migrant workers at Tasmania petrol stations

Four young visa holders from India and Bangladesh, employed as console operators, were paid flat hourly rates between $16 and $23, below the minimum wages, overtime, and penalty rates they were entitled to.

“The worst is behind us”: Albanese reflects on upcoming challenges

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese noted that inflation has dropped significantly from a six-figure rate when the government took office, now sitting at 2.4%.

Australia to lead global effort against child sexual exploitation for next three years

The VGT, a global alliance of 15 law enforcement agencies, has been tackling the growing threat of child sexual abuse, particularly online, since its establishment in 2004.

The Reserve Bank has cut rates for the first time in four years. But it is cautious about future cuts

The reduction in the cash rate target will come as a relief to the one-third of households with a mortgage.

Trump unveils ‘reciprocal tariffs’ plan as India, Japan begin talks with US

The move signals a departure from the idea of universal tariffs, where all imports would face the same tax.

4000 incidents at Australian airports during holiday rush, 93 charged with criminal offences

The AFP is responsible for security at nine major airports, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, providing uniformed and specialist protection to safeguard Australia’s aviation infrastructure from threats.

Australians are waiting 12 years on average before seeking help for a mental health problem

The average delay across all mental health and substance use disorders – 12 years – was calculated based on the prevalence of different conditions.

Australians have much to learn about Pacific migration

This expansion of migration opportunities for the people of the Pacific has taken place against a backdrop of persistent broader anti-migration sentiment within Australia.

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Hero shopper disarms knife-wielding thief in Melbourne bottle shop, saves Indian-origin worker

Victoria Police had not publicly confirmed an arrest or charges in the matter at the time of publication.

Preet Singh elected Mayor of Wyndham City Council breaking leadership deadlock

Cr Hill’s election as deputy mayor also adds a familiar figure to Wyndham’s top leadership team.

Food-tech Saveful enters India, taking Australian innovation to one of the world’s biggest food markets

Platform is designed to help households and businesses get more value from ingredients by combining smart technology, behavioural insights and culinary ideas to reduce waste
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