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Dr Mithila Zaheen, Shanvi Govinda Raju and Ruvi Pooliyadde among inspirational finalists for NSW Women of the Year Awards

“Each of these women and girls is changing lives not for recognition, but because they believe in lifting up their communities."

Sydney teen charged over alleged online threat to foreign leader

If convicted, the charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment.

Record $540,000 fine over alleged ‘modern slavery’ migrant labour racket in NSW

Investigators reported that some migrant workers were living in squalid conditions described as akin to modern slavery.

International student drowns at Sydney beach while testing new diving mask

Fangqi Peng, 30, was at the popular eastern suburbs beach on Sunday afternoon with three friends who were collecting sea snails along the shoreline.

RBA lifts rates to 3.85% as inflation rebounds, exposing federal failure to rein in demand

Capacity constraints remain binding. Demand is too strong. And without changes to fiscal and structural policy, interest rates will remain the primary lever — regardless of the political cost.

NSW is ditching good character references in sentencing. Will the rest of the country follow?

References attesting to the convicted criminal’s prospects for rehabilitation and their likelihood of reoffending will still be permitted.

‘Pull my strings for empty promises’: AI-generated satirical ’Albanese Barbie’ rattles the political toybox

The fictional doll is described as “looking strong in the box and collapsing on contact with reality”, complete with a mock “blame the previous government” button.

‘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.

‘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.

RANZCR appoints Dr Rajiv Rattan as new president, signals focus on training and clinical excellence

“We will continue to invest in training and education to ensure that our future generations continue to thrive in a world of innovation.”

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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