Representatives of the Liberals and Nationals will now negotiate to bring the policies of the two parties together before a joint party meeting, held virtually, on Sunday.
The agreement’s impact may reach far beyond the state’s borders, offering a model for how respectful partnerships can be forged between First Peoples and the state.
If the visa issue is not resolved swiftly, Nagal may miss the playoff, potentially jeopardising his chances to secure a wildcard entry into the 2026 Grand Slam season opener.
Previous Miss Universe Australia winners, including Francesca Hung, Priya Serrao, and Maria Thattil, all faced racist abuse questioning their legitimacy as “real Australians”.
For Australia, the treaty strengthens ties with a key regional partner amid rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific, including concerns about China’s growing influence.
Other national winners included ALT Pasta Bar in Melbourne which won the best Italian Restuarant while Savoey in Darlinghurst was judged the best Asian Restaurant.
The Prime Minister highlighted achievements in health, including the opening of 28 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, the nation’s largest lift in bulk-billing rates in 20 years, and major investments in women’s health.
Speaking during his over 100-minute State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, Trump said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that around 35 million people would have died if the United States had not stepped in to broker a truce.
The defendant has been directed to return AUD $812,397.50 received as an interim settlement from the sale of a property in Berwick, Victoria, along with AUD $82,000 retained from the sale of another property in Clyde North, Victoria.
