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“Nothing short of disgraceful”: ANZAC War memorials vandalised again in Melbourne

The affected sites include the Beer-Sheba Memorial, the Raoul Wallenberg plaque and the Avenue of Honour Memorial Stone, which bears the names of 298 local residents who died in the First World War.

Australia and Singapore deepen energy and trade ties amid global crisis

The leaders pointed to the economic fallout of the Middle East crisis, reaffirming their backing for a ceasefire and urging negotiations to bring the conflict to a close.

‘Cuddle therapy’ sounds like what we all need right now

Websites promote cuddle therapists as specialists in platonic touch, offering a service to people who wish to cuddle for friendship, to relax or manage emotional challenges.

Do you speak Hindi or Punjabi? Victoria Police wants you for a specialised program

Victoria is home to people who speak 290 languages and have 314 different ancestries?

‘Burn in hell’: Will Albanese and Wong sanction Pakistan’s foreign minister after outrageous antisemitic remarks, Jewish group asks

"I hope and pray people who created this cancerous state on Palestinian land to get rid of European jews burn in hell."

Petition urges Australian government to review parental leave for temporary resident visa holders

At the centre of the petition is the case of an allied health worker who has lived in Australia since 2018 and worked as a physiotherapist since 2019, including in regional areas with workforce shortages.

Search underway for migrant detainee who escaped custody at Bankstown Hospital

Police believe he may have connections to Sydney’s west, particularly the Blacktown area, and could be using the public transport network.

On-ground farming realities highlighted at Australia and India agribusiness Jaipur roundtable

The second AgriMaitri India Roundtable, convened by Western Sydney University and led by Dr Vanita Yadav, gathered 53 participants for a field-focused dialogue aimed at linking policy, markets and on-ground farming realities.

Headspace Ashfield expands with $1m funding, supports hundreds of youth

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said accessible local services were critical for young people seeking early support.

Is Australia at risk of a recession?

Measures from the ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence survey show confidence fell to a record low in late March before edging up slightly in the latest reading.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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