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The way Australia produces food is unique. Our updated dietary guidelines have to recognise this

Unlike many other countries, locally produced food represents around 90% of what Australians eat.

Victoria University to open Delhi NCR campus by 2026, offering Aussie-style degrees in India

India campus will deliver courses in business, IT, sports management and research.

Victorian multicultural champions Ruchi, Dr Anindita, Sukhvinder, Nilaufer, Dr Harpreet, Sergeant Rajesh and Bhakta Das honoured at 2025 excellence awards

Fourteen award categories were open for nomination this year, reflecting the many ways multicultural communities enrich the state.

Canadian crime boss jailed for 16 years over Australian drug-trafficking conspiracy

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the sentence brought closure to one of the agency’s most significant and enduring operations.

Six Chinese nationals found in remote Western Australia community after suspected boat arrival

Three Border Force vessels were sent to investigate the surrounding coastline.

Liberal Senator urges careful debate on immigration as net overseas intake falls below forecasts

“We are now 17,000 people lower than the Treasury forecast for net overseas migration and 40% below the peak that we saw in that overseas migration following Covid.”

All is (not) well: Minister under pressure to justify nearly $100k New York trip

Under parliamentary travel rules, ministers must ensure value for money, accept personal accountability for international travel decisions, and take every step possible to minimise costs.

“Adult Time” law passes: Victorian children to face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes

Carjacking will also default to the County Court unless a judge finds “substantial and compelling” reasons for it to remain in the youth jurisdiction.

New handbook launched to support South Asian women experiencing domestic violence in Australia

“The book is underpinned by storytelling — a fictional story of a woman recognising and acting on her situation. This is not easy, and we have tried to capture that struggle through conversations with women with lived experiences.”

Victoria to make organ donor registration easier to save more lives

In 2024, Victoria recorded the highest number of deceased organ donors in the nation, highlighting both the generosity of residents and the efforts of staff facilitating life-saving donations.

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29-year-old Robin stands trial over Navjeet Singh’s fatal stabbing in Melbourne

Robin allegedly attacked his housemate Shawan Singh with a kitchen knife at a rented home in Ormond, before turning on Navjeet Singh, who had intervened.

Australian farmers gain tool to measure environmental footprint

The tool allows farmers, advisers, and finance-sector partners to assess farm performance against regional benchmarks and track changes in emissions over time.

Popular Australian vlogger says India is a must-visit destination for every traveller

Posting to his followers, he called India “the safest, most affordable and diverse place to travel to”, urging people of all ages to experience it for themselves.
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