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Coalition pledges $6 billion boost to Pacific infrastructure funding if elected

Australia’s efforts to present itself as a reliable and transparent alternative are seen as central to its regional foreign policy.
INNOVATION

Labor will raise international students’ visa fee to $2000, to pay for election pledges

Universities Australia has cautioned that any significant increase in visa fees must be balanced carefully to avoid discouraging prospective students
Australia Votes

Australian unions funnel half a billion dollars into political causes, new report claims

According to the report, Australia’s largest unions now control more than $1.8 billion in assets and generate over $800 million in annual income.
Australia Votes

Dutton says “quiet Australians” could still deliver a shock election result. Will the silent majority decide this election?

Almost 2.5 million Australians have already cast early votes, but with millions still to vote on Saturday, both sides are ramping up efforts to secure last-minute support.
Australia Votes

Labor pledges $20 million for women’s and children’s trauma recovery centre on the Central Coast

The model will combine crisis care with ongoing services such as counselling, legal assistance, financial advice
Australia Votes

Peter Dutton urges supporters to ignore ‘hate media’ as election campaign enters final stretch

Liberal leader singled out ABC and The Guardian as examples of media outlets he said were campaigning against the coalition.
Australia Votes

Undecided voters deliver final debate win to Albanese in blow to Dutton’s campaign

However, the exchanges soon became less conventional as rapid-fire questions challenged both leaders on unexpected topics.
INNOVATION

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."
Australia Votes

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
INNOVATION

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.
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Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
IMMIGRATION

Pakistan-origin Dr Sherjil Khan convicted of sexually exploiting a minor girl set to loose unlawfully obtained US citizenship 

Khan was sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment and remains in custody.
OPINION

Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health

Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies
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