States move quickly to tap into AUKUS and minerals pact opportunities
The Albanese Government’s new defence and critical minerals agreements with the United States have triggered swift responses from the states, with South Australia and...
PM Albanese: Deepavali shines light on Australia’s shared hopes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has extended his wishes to Australians celebrating Deepavali, describing it as a time that speaks to the “triumph of light...
Homes and Hearts Shine for Diwali
Across Australia, homes, halls and entire streets are preparing to shine for Diwali. 🪔 The festival of lights, which marks the triumph of brightness...
Australians flock back to libraries as living costs rise
Australians are returning to their local libraries in record numbers, with new data showing that rising living costs are driving people to seek out...
PM hails defence dialogue with India as “a shared commitment to a peaceful Indo-Pacific”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used the visit of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reaffirm Canberra’s strategic ambitions in the region. He emphasised...
Australia and India boost defence ties as ministers meet in Canberra
Australian and Indian defence officials are gathering in Canberra for the inaugural 2025 Australia India Defence Conclave, a major step in strengthening military and...
Payday Super Law to boost Australians’ retirement savings
The Albanese Government has introduced new legislation to make sure superannuation is paid on payday, a move the Treasurer Jim Chalmers says will strengthen...
400,000 Bridging Visas and counting: What Australia’s migration backlog really says
Australia’s migration system has entered uncharted territory. The number of people on bridging visas has now exceeded 400,000—a level described by former Deputy Secretary...
Aged care workers to see fourth pay rise
Aged care workers across Australia are set to receive another wage increase as the Federal Government delivers its fourth boost to award wages in...
From Fearless Nadia to Vada Pav: Watts marks a century of Australia-India links
Australia’s Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs, Tim Watts, is back in India this week, blending cultural homage with policy ambition as he moves...