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Helicopter pilot discovers five men on NT beach, prompting Border Force response

The Coalition is expected to seize on the issue in the final days of campaigning, arguing that a Dutton Coalition government would "restore Operation Sovereign Borders and stop the boats."

Albanese pledges $25 million for schools teaching 84 languages, including Hindi, across Australia

A dedicated $5 million will be allocated to a specialist Asian languages stream, encouraging students to pursue fluency in languages such as Mandarin, Hindi, and Japanese

Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin communities to hold vigils for victims of Pahalgam terror attack, Check details

The vigils are expected to draw participants from across Victoria and New South Wales and Western Australia, including local leaders, faith groups, and multicultural representatives.

22-year-old alleged Gunman surrenders in Ekampreet Sahni’s fatal shooting in Newcastle

Sahni was struck in the torso and, despite paramedics’ efforts, died at the scene.

Indian-Australian teen Ekampreet Sahni shot dead in shocking Bar Beach attack

"He’s standing right there with a big gun, and the other guy had a laser sight and was pointing it at everyone"

Coalition pledges $115.9 million for remote Indigenous students through boarding school fund

Coalition’s belief in “practical measures, not platitudes,” that empower Indigenous families and help bridge the gap in educational opportunity.

Albanese and Dutton lead ANZAC Day tributes, honouring 110 years of service and sacrifice

Across Australia, communities participated in dawn services, marches, and commemorative events to honour the ANZAC legacy.

Dutton pledges $90 million to combat domestic violence with new tech abuse offences, national offender register

The package includes funding for specialist behavioural intervention programs, aimed at preventing abuse before it escalates, and increasing support for men

AFP sting foils online grooming plot by 70-year-old Wollongong man

“Planning or engaging in activities that seek to harm children has no place in Australian society, and this investigation should serve as a warning.”

44-year-old woman charged after allegedly assaulting AFP officers and airline crew on international flight

Airline staff requested assistance from the AFP, who boarded the aircraft to remove the woman.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first Australia trip to focus on defence and critical minerals

PM Carney will travel to Sydney and Canberra during the four-day trip and is scheduled to address the Australian Parliament, underscoring the strength of ties between the two nations.

Australian-led dementia project offers lifeline to forgotten carers across Asia-Pacific

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Major Aussie bank cuts 300 jobs after $5bn profit, union says “totally unacceptable”

"These are the very workers who helped generate CBA’s massive profits. The least the bank can do is retrain and reskill workers, and provide opportunities for them to remain at CBA.”
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