Wanding powers can be used in areas where knife crime or possession offences have occurred within the last year.

The top contributors to drug seizures bound for Australia in the past financial year were Myanmar with 20,561kg, Fiji with 4,270kg, Colombia with 4,071kg, and Mexico with 3,957kg.

Currently the Chair of the Centre for Australia-India Relations, Dave brings over three decades of leadership experience across the public and private sectors.

The 14-year minister and 18-year Member for Werribee confirmed his decision to step down, citing a need for "new perspectives" in government.

The musician died in a San Francisco hospital due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease, his family confirmed.

The attack, carried out by self-styled Islamic State supporter Man Haron Monis, saw 18 people taken hostage at the café.

Two ringleaders, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, were executed by firing squad in 2015, sparking diplomatic tensions between Australia and Indonesia.

With day one almost entirely washed out by rain, Australia’s strong position on day two leave India with limited chances to turn the match around.

The victims, aged between 18 and 56, were rushed to Sigatoka Hospital with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and neurological complications.

“This was a brazen attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of cocaine into Australia, which could have resulted in untold damage had it reached our community.”