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A 49-year-old man charged after allegedly knife found in carry-on at Brisbane Airport

The charge of carrying a weapon through a screening point carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment

Residents to relocate from July as Victoria announces next stage of Public housing redevelopment

The redevelopments will triple housing capacity across the sites and deliver energy-efficient and accessible dwellings.

Two Indian Australian men died in Never Never River tragedy near Bellingen as community mourns

Family and supporters say Sahil leaves behind a wife who is seven months pregnant.

Melbourne’s Yuwa Diwas reveals $11,000 “bumper surprise” scholarship for deserving youth

The society also acknowledged its children’s learning group and presented its Yuva (Youth) of the Year 2025 award to Aashini Rastogi.

Deadly synthetic opioid stopped at border as NSW man faces court

The man has been charged with importing a marketable quantity of a border-controlled drug, an offence that carries a maximum penalty of 25 years’ imprisonment.

Three men charged over alleged $24m drug haul at Sydney Airport

Officers allegedly uncovered dozens of shrink-wrapped bricks containing a white substance inside the suitcases.

Sri Lankan migrant jailed over fatal crash avoids deportation despite domestic violence history

Court records detailed multiple assaults on his ex-wife, including dragging her by the hair and repeatedly punching her, as well as attacking her in the bathroom, leaving her with a bloodied nose and impaired vision.

CSIRO PhD student charged with planning an imminent terrorist act appears in Brisbane court

Queensland Police have formally opposed his bail application, underscoring the seriousness with which authorities are treating the allegations.

Victorian retailers warned time is running out to secure tobacco licences before crackdown begins

From 1 February 2026, it will be illegal to sell tobacco in Victoria without a licence, as the state steps up efforts to dismantle the black market and the criminal networks behind it.

Banned doctor charged over alleged steroid imports linked to Adelaide clinic

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has issued a public warning about the cancelled and prohibited practitioner, saying he cannot provide any health services and remains under investigation.

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Renee Heath secures comfortable Eastern Victoria preselection win in Liberal upper house contest

Party insiders told The Australia Today that Heath secured 59 votes to Smethurst’s 31, giving the conservative right faction member a decisive victory.

“No matter what language you speak, or what faith you practice”: Prime Minister Albanese pledges fight against racism

The Albanese Government said it recognises both the historical and ongoing significance of the day.

Two illegal migrants held as Sydney raids net millions of illicit cigarettes and five tonnes of tobacco

Two men, aged 25 and 47, who were found to be unlawful non-citizens, were detained during the operation.
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