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Major change to single parenting payment, cut-off age raised to 14 year old

Single parents will continue to receive the higher support, with a current base rate of $922.10 per fortnight (95 per cent of the Age Pension), until their youngest child turns 14.

Indian diaspora celebrates 100th episode of PM Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” at 150 locations across Australia

"By interacting with all sections of the society in India and abroad Modi has proved that a good leader alone can make a significant change and lead the nation towards growth."

Victoria to begin Digital Driver’s Licences trial in July; statewide implementation in 2024

Digital licences will automatically reveal if a licence has been revoked or suspended but will still be available for use to prove identity or age when it is not active.

How to buy authentic First Nations designs that benefit creators and communities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art is more than aesthetically pleasing shapes and colours.

Police looking for information about sexual assault at Cranbourne bus stop

The man is perceived to be of Middle Eastern appearance, 40-60 years old with short dark-coloured hair and a moustache.

RBA increases interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent, indicating it’s not last

Some further tightening of monetary policy may be required to ensure that inflation returns to target in a reasonable timeframe.

Melbourne man jailed for 16 years for importing 360kg drugs valued $180 million

The amount of methamphetamine had an estimated street value of around $180 million at the time of seizure and would be enough to supply Melbourne with 3.6 million hits.

Three seriously injured after fifty Punjabi Sikh men brawled in Melbourne’s west

Victoria Police investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made at this stage.

An Australian town where people are not rushing to be somewhere

Yes, that was the first thing we noticed about Bendigo! A laidback town, with speed limits of 40, 50 or 60, and with people who are not rushing to be somewhere.

Australians lost more than $3bn to scammers in 2022, Here are 5 emerging scams to be aware

Year upon year, we’re witnessing a rise in monetary losses to fraud. Behind these figures sit millions of Australians who experience a range of financial and non-financial harms.

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Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents

The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the visa would be arranged within 90 days and collected nearly AUD 34,000 in instalments.

New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children

The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.

“Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes

“What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.”
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