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Albanese and Ley welcome US-brokered Gaza peace deal

"There is a very long road to recovery in Gaza, securing long-term peace and building the Palestinian state."

More doctors registered as Connecting the Docs expands to 10 more rural health services in Victoria

The program addresses long-term workforce shortages by streamlining recruitment, supporting international transitions, and offering flexible career pathways across hospitals, community care, and primary care settings.

40 employers inspected over pay of skilled migrant pathway visa workers

Most of the 40 inspected businesses, employing migrant workers, were in the fast food, restaurant and café sector, with others in hair and beauty, manufacturing, recreation, and health.

Melbourne airport worker allegedly forged ID cards to enter restricted zones

These multiple fraud charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

New study reveals how NSW schools rely on discipline measures meant for last resort

Research tells us it can have a negative impact on a students’ learning, their connection to school and mental health.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson renews push to ban burqas and face coverings in Australia

Senator Pauline Hanson first made headlines in 2017 when she entered the Senate chamber wearing a black burqa to highlight her proposed ban.

Baby Priya’s Bill introduced to safeguard paid parental leave after stillbirth or infant death

The Bill introduces a new principle into the Fair Work Act, ensuring that employer-funded paid parental leave cannot be cancelled if a child is stillborn or dies, unless otherwise agreed.

“Non-sensical and ludicrous”: Fiji Deputy PM Prasad hits back at opposition over Indo-Fijian population claim

Prof. Prasad accused the former FijiFirst government, in which Seruiratu was a senior member, of concealing ethnic data by classifying all citizens simply as “Fijian” — despite a United Nations recommendation to retain disaggregated statistics.

Premier Jacinta Allan announces free public transport weekends to celebrate Metro Tunnel opening

Premier Jacinta Allan announced that from the day the Metro Tunnel begins its Summer Start in early December until 1 February, all travel on trains, trams and buses—both metropolitan and regional—will be free every Saturday and Sunday.

Albanese welcomes Indian Defence Minister, highlights strong defence partnership built on trust

Prime Minister Albanese said the defence partnership between Australia and India “keeps getting stronger – built on trust, shared interests and a commitment to a peaceful, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”

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India keep semifinal hopes alive with 72-run demolition of Zimbabwe in Chennai

Asked to bat first, India piled up a staggering 256/4 in 20 overs — their highest total in T20 World Cup history and the second-highest overall in the tournament’s history

Victoria’s ‘Adult Time for Violent Crime’ laws come into effect, Premier Allan flags early gang intervention

“We’ll always stand with victims of crime and make it clear: violence has consequences and your safety comes first.”

New $2.5 million program to grow First Nations-led tourism and create jobs in Victoria

“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”
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