Australia warns travellers as India-Pakistan tensions rise
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has updated its travel advisory for India, urging citizens to avoid the Union Territory of Jammu and...
Two strikes, you’re out: Victoria gets serious about taxi scams
Dodgy drivers might soon find Victoria a tougher place to operate in. After years of complaints, a damning media investigation, and mounting public pressure,...
More than 2,400 Ballarat students trained in mental health first aid
Over 2,400 students across Ballarat have taken part in mental health training this year as part of Youth Live4Life, a program aimed at helping...
Every child, every day: Free public transport across Victoria from 1 Jan
From 1 January 2026, every child under 18 in Victoria will be able to ride public transport for free. Not just in Melbourne. Not...
Immediate ban on machete sales in wake of public safety concerns
Extraordinary powers will be used to implement a total ban on the sale of machetes from 12:00 noon on Wednesday, following a violent gang-related...
Prof Mohan Yellishetty on Australia’s growing minerals leadership
As the 51st G7 Summit approaches, Australia is positioning itself as a key player in the global critical minerals sector. With the summit set...
No more tokenism: Battin’s pitch to Victoria’s multicultural press
Brad Battin and his colleagues from the Liberal Party walked into the Liberal Room at Parliament House with a simple message: ethnic media matters—and...
Victoria slashes tax and red tape for small business boost
Victoria’s hospitality scene—from family-run cafés to bustling bars—is set to breathe easier, with the Allan Government announcing a fresh wave of reforms aimed squarely...