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Premier Jacinta Allan announces free public transport weekends to celebrate Metro Tunnel opening

Premier Jacinta Allan announced that from the day the Metro Tunnel begins its Summer Start in early December until 1 February, all travel on trains, trams and buses—both metropolitan and regional—will be free every Saturday and Sunday.

Australian Hindus lead nationwide food and donations drive for compassion and unity through Sewa Diwali

“More importantly, Sewa Diwali is a platform where Australians of all backgrounds can come together in harmony to serve the nation we live in, Australia.”

University of Melbourne’s Prof. Robson wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

“He has inspired countless academics and students by simply doing what he loves—going into the lab every day, thinking big chemistry thoughts, and running experiments.”

Melbourne commuters get an early Christmas gift from Premier Allan with Metro Tunnel opening

The Summer Start will see Metro Tunnel services running seven days a week, stopping at all five new underground stations: Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac.

Crackdown on dodgy job ads nets $185,000 in fines across Australia

Since laws banning dodgy job advertisements came into effect, the workplace regulator has intensified its efforts to stop underpayment before it begins.

Australia remembers victims of October 7 as ‘disgraceful’ pro-Hamas graffiti in Melbourne draws outrage

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in a statement marking the anniversary, said the day remained one of “pain and terror for Jewish people around the world” and urged Australians to “never forget the atrocities inflicted by Hamas.”

Report reveals international students’ true impact on NSW economy beyond dollars and degrees

International education is NSW’s second-largest export, generating $12.8 billion in total economic activity and supporting nearly 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs.

Devika Chaudhary recognised for outstanding contribution to the community at 2025 Multicultural Youth Awards

Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award recognises a young individual or group making a significant positive difference through impactful volunteer work or community projects.

Sai Enterprises fined $35,000 for underpaying international students at Adelaide petrol station

The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $35,000 penalty on Sai Enterprises Pty Ltd, which previously ran the outlet, and a $3,500 penalty on the outlet’s former manager, Raman Monga.

Wage theft doubles in Australia as $1.76 billion returned to workers over the past five years

Casual employees, younger workers, and those in hospitality and service industries are particularly vulnerable, often missing out on entitlements such as overtime, penalty rates, superannuation, and other allowances.

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Sydney man charged over alleged $1.5m NDIS fraud linked to organised crime

Authorities had previously issued a two-year ban in August 2024, preventing him from providing or participating in any NDIS-related services under the NDIS Act 2013.

$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.

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.”
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