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Government reveals taxpayer-funded deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter open. How long we will pay?

Rio Tinto, the owners of Tomago, has enjoyed attractively priced electricity for a long time, most recently with AGL.

Trade tensions: Modi holds third phone call with Trump over 50% US tariffs on Indian goods

India has dispatched senior officials to Washington twice in recent months for talks on trade and sanctions policy, but with limited progress so far.

Development finance leader Rachel Thompson to head Asialink from 2026

Based at the University of Melbourne, Asialink works across education, arts, diplomacy and business to enhance Australia’s Asia capability and foster stronger regional ties.

Bupa fined $35 million after court finds thousands of customers misled on health cover

Bupa has already repaid customers approximately $14.3 million linked to the impacted claims.

Police release image of ‘Indian-appearing’ man after alleged upskirting incident on tram

Police said the victim, a woman in her 40s, was travelling with a friend when they boarded a route 70 tram outside Marvel Stadium just before midnight.

University of Canberra wraps up transformative training program for Indian defence and public administration officers

The program marks a significant step in strengthening Australia–India defence engagement through academic exchange and professional development.

Sydney tops list as renters need record incomes to secure a typical home

Rents have surged far faster than wages over the past five years, leaving large parts of the country unaffordable for ordinary households and pushing living standards down.

Police smash alleged Schoolies drug pipeline in Mornington Peninsula raids

Officers allege a range of substances — including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, GHB, methylamphetamine and cannabis — were destined for Schoolies events on the Peninsula before being intercepted.

The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns

The Australian Christmas period may be interrupted with cries of “I’m so bored without Insta”, but the Australian government is not done yet.

Police memorial to fallen officers defaced with ‘Good cop, dead cop’ graffiti, opposition slams ‘cowardly act’

No arrests have been made and police have not yet released a description of any suspects.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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