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Recount drama as 1,800 votes vanish in key seat, triggering scrutiny of federal count

It is reported that the first tally was conducted in the presence of Liberal scrutineers and signed off at 10.30pm, while the later revision occurred after most scrutineers had left.

Body, mind and soul: Melbourne discovers new path to joy with DJJS workshop

True happiness isn’t an accident: Small acts of compromise and empathy can dissolve anger and cultivate healthier relationships.

‘Fantasy’ drug fuels nightmare as record seizures reported on Australian border

The drug is often misused as a party drug or to commit serious crimes such as theft, sexual assault, and drink spiking.

Nightclub groper ‘David Ryan’ dodges jail time despite ‘brazen’ sexual attacks

Had he been sentenced to more than 12 months behind bars, Rayan risked losing his permanent residency status and facing deportation.

Divisive Greens brushed aside as Teals hold on to seats in election shake-up

Political analysts suggest the Greens’ firm stance on Gaza may have alienated older progressive voters in inner-city seats.

Blue wall crumbles: Sukkar, Wolahan fall in Melbourne bloodbath

Labor now holds 23 of the state's 38 seats, while the Coalition's representation has dwindled to just six.

Tree fall sparks police discovery of $246K cannabis crop house in Melbourne

The house, which is believed to be a rental, was unoccupied at the time of the raid. No arrests have been made, and investigations remain ongoing.

Jewish, Hindu and Iranian Australians join forces to protect Australia from imported hate

“Radicalisation is targeting our youth. We’ve seen Hezbollah flags on our streets. We’ve seen violent pro-Khalistan protests”

Grocer by sunrise, campaigner by daybreak: Dutton’s election eve grind

For Dutton, a victory lap this weekend would require defying both the polls and the entrenched margins of seats like Makin.

Albanese returns to Dutton’s turf on final campaign day to show confidence as poll finish line nears

Labor’s internal projections put the party at 72 to 78 seats, shy of the 76 needed for a majority, intensifying the importance of late pushes in several seats

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Fast trains, free TAFE, cheaper bills – PM Albanese promises it all for Victoria

The Prime Minister highlighted achievements in health, including the opening of 28 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, the nation’s largest lift in bulk-billing rates in 20 years, and major investments in women’s health.

Trump claims he single-handedly saved 35 million lives in India-Pakistan war

Speaking during his over 100-minute State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, Trump said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that around 35 million people would have died if the United States had not stepped in to broker a truce.

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.
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