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A rattled Premier Allan and rising challenger: how Jess Wilson is reshaping Victoria’s political contest

Critics argue the aggression reflects a government struggling to recalibrate its message against a leader who is neither internally divisive nor easily dismissed.

‘I am humbled’: Fiji Airways chief Paul Scurrah honoured with AM for transport leadership in 2026 Australia Day Honours

Under his leadership, the airline is pursuing its goal of becoming the World’s Happiest Airline while maintaining reliable global connectivity for Fiji.

Morrison’s call on Islamist extremism gains weight as former Canadian Premier issues stark warning to Australia

Morrison maintained that Islamist extremism required “explicit and specific attention” because of its role in recent attacks and its global reach.

‘What are we celebrating?’ Federal Race commissioner Sivaraman reignites Australia Day ‘stolen land’ debate

Mr Sivaraman said the date raised fundamental questions about what Australians were commemorating, arguing the country needed more honest discussion about its history.

Victorian Premier Allan pledges unwavering support for LGBTIQA+ communities at Midsumma

Ms Allan aimed at what she described as rising hypocrisy and hard-right politics, warning that homophobia and transphobia remain active threats to progress in Victoria.

Pakistan to boycott India clash at T20 World Cup as ICC warns against ‘selective participation’

The ICC said it was awaiting formal communication from the PCB but stressed that all member nations share responsibility for the successful delivery of the tournament.

‘Keys to your own home’: $801m Labor deal to unlock 17,000 new homes for South Australians

State’s policy momentum had positioned it to be the first to strike a deal under the Albanese Government’s 100,000-homes commitment.

India tops G20 growth with low inflation, while Australia, US, and UK face rising price pressures

This period underscores India’s unique position in the global economy, achieving strong growth without triggering high inflation.

Selection shocks and subcontinent struggles leave Australia under pressure ahead of T20 World Cup

Australia’s batters have been exposed by variable bounce, slower surfaces and a lack of experience in pacing T20 innings on the subcontinent.

New timetables, new routes: Here’s what changes as Metro Tunnel goes fully online

In the west, Werribee and Williamstown line services no longer interline with Frankston trains. These lines now operate independently, with revised timetables intended to reduce flow-on delays caused by congestion elsewhere in the network.

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Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.

Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health

Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies
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