These numbers are not at the level to sustain an argument for a crisis in youth crime, despite the high-profile media attention.

To celebrate the moment, public transport will be free every weekend until 1 February — an invitation for families, train enthusiasts and everyday travellers to explore the new stations without touching their Myki.

With her recognition as Venerable, Dr Mary Glowrey reaches the latest milestone in an extraordinary journey that began in rural Victoria and unfolded over nearly four decades of pioneering medical mission in India.

Ley’s comments came in the wake of the case of civil engineer Matthew Gruter, a South African national who moved to Australia in 2022 on a work-sponsored visa.

Sikh student paramedic had asked Ambulance Victoria to use the Singh Thattha technique that meets national infection control standards while respecting individual identity.

Angela said Victoria “is not just about education—it’s a journey”, urging new students to take initiative and “follow your dream, the sky is not the limit”.

The Commonwealth Games are among the world’s largest multi-sport competitions, seen as one of the biggest after the Olympics and the Asian Games.

This year's winners and finalists highlighted the wide-ranging impact and leadership of Asian‑Australians across multiple sectors, reflecting both professional excellence and contributions to the broader community.

The two countries already share strong sporting ties, especially in cricket and hockey, and have used major tours and series as high-profile platforms for the relationship.

Half of all respondents said monitoring was now high or very high, and more than half felt such scrutiny harmed their well-being.