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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.

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.

Jess Wilson thanks Mul and Veena for 42 years’ dedicated service to Australia Post and the community

"For more than four decades they have been the friendly faces behind the counter, greeting every parcel and every customer with a smile.”

‘Your victory’: Prime Minister Albanese celebrates teachers’ role in education reforms

Albanese praised teachers as the nation’s “best weapon against disadvantage” and credited AEU federal president Correna Haythorpe for her “relentless” advocacy in securing long-sought reforms.

Albanese backs Victoria with fresh billions for health, schools and infrastructure

Albanese said the reforms were part of a broader effort to strengthen primary health care and ease pressure on families amid ongoing cost-of-living strains.

Pauline Hanson claims Australia ‘drowning’ in unskilled migration

Pauline Hanson contrasted the trade numbers with thousands of visas granted to accountants, software engineers and chefs, arguing they do not directly ease housing shortages.

22-year-old man charged after allegedly boarding Melbourne flight without ticket

Airline staff intercepted the man at the aircraft before contacting the AFP, who attended the scene and arrested him.

Indian-origin family ’emotionally traumatised’ after $57,000 in gold stolen, suspect bailed within 24 hours

“We are very disappointed that he got bail so easily despite the huge amount of gold he’s stolen.”

Premier Allan loses patience as CFMEU questions trigger explosive press conference moment

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

Victoria Police seek help to find Indian sub-continental man ‘Jaz’ after alleged sexual assault on 69-year-old woman

He was wearing a white turban, an orange T-shirt, beige trousers and brown leather sandals at the time.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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