Celebration highlighted the influence of multicultural women in shaping Australia’s social and economic landscape and reaffirmed the message of International Women’s Day

Temple has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who may recognise the individual seen in the CCTV footage or who has information about the theft to contact police.

Daily cap rules can attract fines of more than $3,000 per offence, with higher penalties above $24,000 available if matters proceed to court.

"They (government) can’t ignore the crime crisis. We need more police, stronger sentencing and safer communities. Urgently."

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.

Premier Allan then blew up at the reporter, demanding she immediately retract the accusation and refused to answer any further questions until she did.

Fire Rescue Victoria worked to prevent the fire from engulfing the entire building, successfully bringing the situation under control before major structural damage occurred.

In the weeks after his death, the boys’ mother was hospitalised for acute mental health care and later travelled to India to be supported by her sisters, leaving the brothers without a parent able to care for them in Australia.

"You can remove a physical statue, but the message of harmony it stands for is something no one can ever steal.”

“Crimes like this are an attack on all Victorians who value respect, inclusion and the strength of our diverse society”