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Matildas captain Sam Kerr ‘not guilty’ of racially aggravated harassment

The charge centred on four words Kerr admitted saying—"f***ing stupid and white"—but the jury found that her remark did not meet the threshold of criminality.

International student’s visa cancelled over illegal excessive work hours

The student admitted to working up to 60 hours per week for Uber while on a subclass 500 student visa, which only permits international students to work a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight.

Albanese delivers on ‘Closing the Gap’ commitments

Over the past year, key initiatives have been rolled out to support economic empowerment, improve housing, and expand access to healthcare in remote communities.

72-year-old Melbourne man sentenced for false accounting over $3.4 million payments to foreign officials

The AFP charged the man in July 2020 with falsifying accounting records to gain an advantage, in violation of section 83(1)(a) of the Crimes Act (Vic).

Whether we carve out an exemption or not, Trump’s latest tariffs will still hit Australia

Albanese would do well to secure an exemption using similar arguments as then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull did in 2018.

Gursewak Singh, who posed as Hindu saint, pleads guilty to stealing $150k jewellery in Sydney

The Indian national was due to return to India on February 6 but remains on bail ahead of his next court appearance on March 10.

Albanese pushes for tariff exemption as Trump hits steel and aluminium imports

Trump announced overnight that all steel and aluminium imports will face a 25 per cent tariff with “no exemptions,” despite Albanese’s push for Australia to be spared.

What will US aid cuts mean for the Pacific?

A cessation of most US aid would be disastrous for the Compact States, but that’s not the end of the story.

Are you a woman seeking new challenges and a sense of adventure? 

Attendees will hear firsthand about the day-to-day realities of AFP officers, the challenges they overcome, and the unwavering support available to women in policing.

Antisemitism goes beyond overt acts of hate – subtle forms of bias take their toll, too

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry tallied more than 2,000 antisemitic incidents in 2024, including physical assaults, attacks on synagogues, vandalism and graffiti.

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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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected leader, surpassing 24-year record

His tenure has been marked by a focus on welfare delivery, infrastructure expansion, economic growth, and international visibility.
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