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Indian-origin family left traumatised by armed intruders in Melbourne

"One of them said, ‘Give us the car keys or we’re going to kill you all. I’m going to kill your daughter.’"

Top schools revealed as 2024 NAPLAN results show academic hotspots across Australia

From Tasmania to Queensland, independent analysis of Year 5 and Year 9 scores has identified high achievers while exposing ongoing educational disparities.

Family fun meets cricket fever at Boxing Day Test with Summer Festival in Yarra Park

Fans can also catch a slice of India’s second-biggest sport, Kabaddi, with the Pro Kabaddi Melbourne Raid debuting at John Cain Arena after stumps on day three.

Too many Australian students don’t have the basic technology they need for school – here are 5 ways to fix this

Students need to have an appropriate device to work on – such as a laptop or computer, fast internet and adequate data.

Victorian multifaith leaders unite to support renaming of Berwick lake to Guru Nanak Lake

The leaders declared, “Your hurt is our hurt, and your strength is our strength,” while embracing the teachings of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

Dramatic rise in forced labour and exploitation of temporary visa workers

Victims often endure gruelling conditions, including long hours without breaks, threats of violence, and the confiscation of personal documents such as passports and visas.

Indian property investors eye Australia, drawn by elite schools and desi neighbourhoods

The spotlight is on Melbourne’s growth corridors, with Tarneit and Point Cook emerging as the most sought-after suburbs for family-friendly homes priced around $600,000.

Bluey proves Aussie kids’ TV matters, but content rules remain in limbo

Bluey’s global success exemplifies the demand for relatable, high-quality Australian content, blending humour and life lessons in a way that resonates across generations.

Protest at Federation Square for Release of ISKCON Guru Chinmoy Prabhu and Call to Protect Hindus in Bangladesh

The protest will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 1st, 2024

Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 just became law, How it will work remains a mystery

The legislation does note that some services are “excluded”, but does not name specific platforms.

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New $2.5 million program to grow First Nations-led tourism and create jobs in Victoria

“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”

International student visa cancelled after child abuse material found on phone

The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.

Pauline Hanson slams AI ‘fake fall’ rumour and bogus $100m donation claim

Senator Hanson claimed the circulating image was artificially generated, pointing to what she described as “imposters in the chamber” as evidence the photograph had been manipulated.
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