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‘Uber?’: Indian-origin man’s encounter at McDonald’s lays bare Australia’s casual racism

Praveen Param said he experienced the incident at a local restaurant on 31 May when he walked up to the counter and was immediately typecast.

Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better

South Australia is one of a number of states trialling a program based on a “co-responder” model.

With a government review underway, we have to ask why children bully other kids

There is a developmental phase in bullying, as most bullying occurs between children in Year 6 through to Year 10.

Star all-rounder Maxwell retires from ODIs, sets sights on 2026 T20 World Cup

"I have been able to go through the ups and downs of being dropped, being brought back, playing in a few World Cups and being a part of some great teams.”

Low-paid workers rejoice: Fair Work’s 3.5% pay bump could mean hundreds in your pocket

“It’s about whether you can keep up with your bills or not — whether your life gets slightly better or goes backwards”

You could save thousands on your HECS student loan – find out how

“Wiping 20% off every student debt is the very first piece of legislation Labor will introduce when Parliament returns… and it’ll be backdated to this Sunday, 1 June.”

This Australian city is now the best place to live on Earth, here’s why

The Global Cities Index, compiled by Oxford Economics, provides a comparative assessment of the world’s leading urban areas using consistent data and methodology.

Prized Merino sheep stolen in brazen daylight robbery during farmer protest

Goldfields crime investigators have since released digitally generated images of three suspects based on witness descriptions.

Woman charged after stabbing spree injures four in rural Victorian town

The supermarket worker remains in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the three other men were treated for minor injuries and released.

Australia’s first machete ban is coming to Victoria, Will it work, or is it just another political quick fix?

Possession of a prohibited item can result in penalties of two years imprisonment or a fine of more than $47,000.

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Indian court sets aside Australia property ruling, orders $1.04 million repayment to cricketer Shikhar Dhawan

The defendant has been directed to return AUD $812,397.50 received as an interim settlement from the sale of a property in Berwick, Victoria, along with AUD $82,000 retained from the sale of another property in Clyde North, Victoria.

‘Blood will flow’ warning in Chinese triggers security scare at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s residence

PM Albanese was moved to a secure location while officers carried out a detailed search of the property, which lasted more than three hours.

Bondi terror attack sparks permanent rapid-response police unit across NSW

The permanent unit will feature around 250 dedicated officers, 28 civilian staff, and a fleet of rapid-response vehicles, allowing police to maintain a visible and proactive presence without being rotated out of existing commands.
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