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Sextortion reports decline, but concerns for children’s online safety persist

In the first half of 2024, the ACCCE received 560 reports of sextortion, averaging 93 reports per month, a sharp decline from the 300 monthly reports seen throughout 2023.

NSW opens applications for Stronger Together Project Grant program

The project grants funding ranges from $20,000 to $50,000 for delivery during 2025

Controversy erupts at beauty pageant as Nadine Roberts now crowned Miss Universe Fiji 2024

Initially, according to a Miss Universe Fiji media release, the crown was mistakenly awarded to 24-year-old Manshika Prasad, who is currently pursuing her MBA in Australia.

Do you know more than 200 AFP officers are protecting Australians from offshore

In total, the AFP has a presence in 35 countries, through 36 separate bases from Bogota to Beijing, as well as eight police development partnerships in the Pacific region.

Queensland man charged for alleged assault at Perth Airport

The man allegedly lunged toward an airline staff member when being removed from the flight, contacting him in the groin area with his hand.

No restrictions on India’s Queer community to open joint bank accounts and nominate partners

This clarification follows the Supreme Court's October 2023 ruling in the case of Supriyo Chakraborty and another vs Union of India, which directed the government to consider equal entitlements for queer partners.

Muhammad Rasheed sentenced to 17 years in jail for Australia’s worst online sexual abuse case

Rasheed, who operated from his bedroom in his family home, targeted 286 young girls across 20 countries, using deception and blackmail to force them into performing sexual acts on camera.

Pair jailed over $36,000 card shimming scam

The $12,935 in cash, multiple shimming devices, false identity documents, electronic devices, card readers and SIM cards have been forfeited to the Crown

Australia commits $400 million to Pacific Policing Initiative

The PPI will boost the capability of Pacific nations to meet law and order and internal security requirements, and to support each other in times of need.

Bank employee sentenced for identity theft and fraud after allegedly swindling $53,000

The man utilised bank customer details to open falsely registered accounts and obtain numerous debit cards.

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Australia’s $2M Ballot Project for Bangladesh funds a non-inclusive foreign election

According to Voice of America’s Independent survey, 57% Bangladeshis supported Awami League’s return to politics, contradicting the executive decision to ban the party.

Australian music delegation heads to India as its streaming market rises to second largest

Two Australian artists, Milan Ring and Reuben De Melo, will also perform during the festival.

Trump’s slipping grip: What Pew’s numbers really say about power, fatigue and the global mood

Voter’s tolerance is declining for the leaders who govern through conflict alone. They want stability with reform, not disruption without direction.
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