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Shivang Pathania’s family seeks answers after unexplained Perth motel pool death

24-year-old Pathania, a Melbourne resident on a two-week work trip, had been captured on CCTV working out in the gym just hours before his body was discovered in the Bentley Motel pool on January 18.

Victorian man charged over alleged antisemitic calls to political organisation

The AFP alleges the man called the Canberra office of a political organisation twice on 21 January 2025, making antisemitic and abusive statements.

Travis Head and Annabel Sutherland receive top honours at Cricket Australia Awards

For the first time in its 24-year history, the Allan Border Medal was awarded without a single member of Australia's Test squad in attendance, as the team continued their tour of Sri Lanka.

Musk-backed Trump shutdown leaves USAID staff locked out

The move follows Musk’s comments on X Spaces, where he claimed that USAID was beyond saving.

Melbourne man jailed for seven years over drugs and illegal firearm

The man, allegedly linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang, was charged with and later pleaded guilty to five offences.

Sam Kerr faces court, pleads not guilty to alleged racial harassment charge

Prosecutors allege that Kerr and her partner, fellow footballer Kristie Mewis, had been out drinking when they took a taxi to Twickenham Police Station after a dispute with the driver.

Kiwi man faces court over alleged $6.5M cocaine smuggling attempt

During the search, officers allegedly found 22 vacuum-sealed packages of a white substance hidden in his suitcase.

Two women charged over Melbourne Airport drug smuggling busts

Authorities have warned that drug mules will continue to be targeted and intercepted, with offenders facing serious consequences under Australian law.

Schools urged to stay vigilant as forced marriage cases rise in Australia

Some victims are too young to understand the implications, while others fear consequences if they refuse.

Fugitive drug syndicate suspect caught on yacht off NT coast

ABF acting Chief Superintendent Sonya Boylan warned against aiding criminal ventures, stating that serious penalties, including jail time, await those who facilitate illegal activities for profit.

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India partnership, AI and clean energy key to Prime Minister Albanese’s vision for Australia in 2050

Albanese said the future economy would require Australia to combine its natural resources, skilled workforce and innovation capacity to create products and industries that meet global demand.

Indian migrants treated worse under ‘discriminatory’ free trade pact, claims New Zealand Foreign Minister

Peters said his party had uncovered evidence suggesting immigration settings were being changed in ways that specifically targeted Indian citizens.

Moved from Australia to Pakistan, French mother and five children rescued after alleged years of abuse

Yasmina claimed she had been cut off from the outside world after the move, while her three younger children, who were born in Pakistan, were never enrolled in school.
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