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INNOVATION

Melbourne stabbing victim’s family criticises slow government response

CCTV footage shows the accused, 32-year-old Lauren Darul, running up behind Lai and stabbing her in the chest, causing serious internal injuries that required emergency treatment.
IMMIGRATION

Australia’s stats agency steps in to correct migration claims

The ABS issued a public statement clarifying that overseas arrivals figures had been misused to suggest inflated migration numbers.
INNOVATION

Trump and Albanese strike US$8.5 billion minerals pact to break China’s grip on rare earths

The agreement will accelerate Australia’s move up the value chain—from raw materials exporter to processor and manufacturer.
OPINION

A government review wants schools to respond to bullying complaints within 2 days. Is this fair? What else do we need?

The review calls for school cultures that prioritise empathy and kindness – two of the key priorities in our current national education declaration.
INNOVATION

Universities face stricter oversight under new federal governance framework

The eight key themes of the Principles focus on accountability, diversity, independence, transparency, trust, inclusiveness, sustainability, and responsibility.
POLITICS

Natalie Hutchins to step down ahead of 2026 election: a loss for Victorian multicultural women

Natalie, you will be missed in Victorian politics — by communities, by colleagues, and by those who believed in your vision for equality.
REAL ESTATE

Victoria introduces portable rental bond scheme to end double bond stress

The change is expected to benefit more than 736,000 households, easing the financial strain of moving by removing the need to pay a double bond.
OPINION

What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy

Official labour force data released on Thursday shows that in the month to September, Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate jumped from 4.3% to 4.5%.
HEALTH

Fertility crisis may fuel migration as Australia’s baby recession grows

Over the past decade, the median age of mothers has risen by 1.2 years, and fathers by 0.9 years.
INNOVATION

Liberal MP’s Guru Nanak Lake parliamentary motion reopens old wounds in Victorian Sikh community and exposes party split

The lake, previously informally known as Berwick Springs Lake, had no official gazetted name before being designated Guru Nanak Lake in 2023.
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INNOVATION

$3m lifeline for Liberty Bell Bay workers as Albanese and Rockliff governments step in

Prime Minister Albanese said the intervention was focused on protecting jobs and supporting the region through a difficult period.
IMMIGRATION

Community urged to stand united against racist backlash as Melbourne unveils $1.2m Little India precinct plan

“This is not about North or South, Tamil or Punjabi — this is about being Indian.”
NEWS

Indian-origin family turns charity lottery win into $5 million jackpot after Perth luxury home sale

Sanju and Sweety, who live in the Perth suburb of Success with their three children, originally won the MSWA Lottery Home in May last year, along with $100,000 in cash, taking their total initial prize to $4.25 million.
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