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Millions of Australians gain right to disconnect as new workplace laws take effect

From 26 August 2025, staff in small businesses will gain the same protection as given last year to employees in medium and large businesses under the Fair Work Act changes.

“Brainwashed”: Family violence murder accused Prem Kumar converted to Islam after moving to Australia

Anu was allegedly killed by her estranged husband Prem Kumar while their two young sons played just metres away.

When it comes to wellbeing, what are the pros and cons of working in an office vs from home?

In Australia, 36% of Australians were working from home regularly in August 2024 and 37% in 2023.

Fiji’s DPM Prof. Prasad calls for sustainable and secure Pacific in Melbourne lecture

Addressing faculty, students, and Fijian scholars, Prasad praised the University’s Oceania Institute as “a key platform for regional engagement, bringing together nearly 200 staff and research students, and partnering with over 60 organisations across the Pacific.”

Australia will get a register to track educators and CCTV trial in centres – we still need more to keep kids safe

Federal Early Childhood Education Minister Jess Walsh described them as “the strongest and most significant package of child safety reforms in our nation’s history.”

Victoria Uni graduate Vikram Pawah to return as CEO of BMW Group Australia

"He memorised the Melways, thinking he might work as a taxi driver – that knowledge of Melbourne will be handy as he returns as CEO of BMW Group ANZ.”

Push for faster overseas skills recognition reform as $9 billion lost to delays

The Activate Australia’s Skills campaign says the agreement among unlikely allies – the Australian Industry Group, the ACTU and ACOSS – gives the government a clear mandate to act.

Melbourne doctor hit with 127 additional charges over secretly filming intimate videos of 460 hospital staff

The charges include stalking, producing intimate images, and installing an optical surveillance device.

Counter-terrorism police charge 20-year-old man over Adass Israel synagogue arson

The arrest follows charges laid against a 21-year-old Werribee man last month and a 20-year-old Melton South man last year for allegedly stealing a vehicle used in the attack.

Prem Kumar charged with murder of estranged wife Anu as their two children played in backyard

Adding to the shock, Kumar allegedly posted disturbing videos to social media just hours after the killing.

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29-year-old Robin stands trial over Navjeet Singh’s fatal stabbing in Melbourne

Robin allegedly attacked his housemate Shawan Singh with a kitchen knife at a rented home in Ormond, before turning on Navjeet Singh, who had intervened.

Australian farmers gain tool to measure environmental footprint

The tool allows farmers, advisers, and finance-sector partners to assess farm performance against regional benchmarks and track changes in emissions over time.

Popular Australian vlogger says India is a must-visit destination for every traveller

Posting to his followers, he called India “the safest, most affordable and diverse place to travel to”, urging people of all ages to experience it for themselves.
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