The stolen car was found abandoned the next day in Mooroopna.

“Migrant women, refugee women, ethnic women and women of colour are not a footnote in the equality story. We are, my friends, central to it.”

Recent anti-immigration rallies across the country have brought it further into the public spotlight.

“It’s an incredibly exciting time for our city as we continue to grow and evolve,” Mayor Semra said following his election.

“We don’t just live here. We contribute here. This decision shows that Wyndham understands who its people truly are.”

Cr Tiwari, one of the most recognisable Indian-origin civic leaders in Victoria, has been widely praised for bringing energy, accessibility and strong multicultural engagement

“This will be a source of pride in this growing community for decades to come.”

Registration fees raised more than $175,000 for two west-based charities — the Community Bike Hub, which provides bicycle access and education, and West Welcome Wagon, which supports asylum seekers and refugees settling into life in Australia.

Thirty-five-year-old Ms Wilson, considered a rising star in the party, won the vote and will now lead the Liberals into the 2026 state election.

Notably, over half of the surveyed business owners could not recall clicking on any suspicious links