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Samoa Police members visit Australia to boost capability ahead of CHOGM

The training was delivered under the Samoa Australia Police Partnership (SAPP) which this year celebrates 15 years of partnership between the AFP and Samoa Police.

39-year-old woman jailed for illegally accessing over $202,000 in early super benefits

The woman devised the scheme by filing false severe financial hardship claims, even transferring funds between her own accounts to make multiple applications.

Wyndham’s Wimba Ward: Satish Patel Aims to Foster Cultural Harmony and Social Change in Election Bid

From volunteering with non-profit organisations to helping asylum seekers and refugees find jobs and housing, his contributions reflect his commitment to supporting diverse communities

Coup leader who held first Indo-Fijian Prime Minister hostage released from jail

George Speight, a former businessman, led the 2000 coup that saw then-Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry, Fiji’s first Indo-Fijian leader, and his government held hostage for 56 days.

Two men fined for betting on the Australian of the Year awards

They placed 48 bets totalling $2,469 across five online betting accounts on the outcome of the awards. Their winnings amounted to $9,363.

Who killed Pratibha, Avini, Jatin, Vihaan and Vivek as Diabetic driver’s charges dropped in Daylesford crash

Prosecutors argued he should have been aware of the risks associated with driving while experiencing hypoglycaemia.

Albanese Government plans to deliver over 13,700 new social and affordable homes

Housing Australia has recommended contract negotiations for 185 projects, with nearly 40% of the 13,742 new dwellings expected to break ground this financial year.

Operation Kraken dismantles criminal syndicate’s alleged fake terror plot

The syndicate allegedly aimed to pervert the course of justice by faking a terrorist conspiracy involving high-powered weapons.

Three men charged over alleged plot to import $400 million Canadian meth concealed in juice bottles

Canadian authorities tested the liquid methamphetamine and found it to be up to 89 per cent pure.

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Anthony Ilott named new Cricket ACT boss, vows to grow participation and strengthen pathways

“Cricket has a unique ability to bring people together, and I am passionate about building on the strong foundations already in place.”

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz jailed after “prolonged and unprovoked” airport attack left two female police officers injured

The confrontation gained widespread attention after footage showing part of the incident was shared online.

Fake Australia job offers spark recruitment fraud investigation in Fiji

Minister Singh urged job seekers to verify all overseas employment opportunities directly with the Ministry before making payments, submitting personal documents or accepting job offers.
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