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Balraj Ougra and Jovy Gill appointed Volleyball NSW’s new Board Directors

These appointments mark a significant milestone for the organisation as it continues to grow and evolve in its mission to lead the sport of volleyball across the nation.

Man sentenced for trying to influence an MP on behalf of a foreign government

The man was attempting to influence a Federal Government Minister as part of a longer-term plan to pursue objectives of the foreign government.

Dr Renu Sharma Scholarship: Offering $10,000 to Boost STEM Education for Women and Indigenous Students

Dr Sharma, who has a PhD in nematology (roundworms), migrated from India in 2000 with her husband and twins after quitting a prestigious position in the Indian Ministry of Agriculture.

Australia sending six more military personnel to tackle Houthis in Red Sea

Since January 2024, Australia has provided support to coalition strikes aimed at protecting international shipping transiting the Red Sea.

$15 million illicit tobacco import racket with alleged links to Middle Eastern crime family busted

It is alleged that some of the men work for freight and transport logistics companies in trusted positions.

United States national charged for allegedly importing 2kg cocaine into Melbourne

“This amount of cocaine could have accounted for about 10,000 individual hits of cocaine, had it reached the Australian community.”

49-year-old Adelaide man jailed over $7 million cocaine import

Intelligence obtained during the Operation Ironside enabled the AFP to disrupt the plan to smuggle the drugs into Australia inside two welding machines.

Australia to establish National Student Ombudsman to investigate complaints against universities

"Not enough has been done to tackle sexual violence in our universities and for too long students haven’t been heard."

Couple excrete more than dozen heroin pellets, charged at Perth airport

"Should you ever consider using illegal substances, just think about where they potentially come from."

Former Australia coach Justin Langer appointed head coach of IPL team Lucknow Super Giants

In the year 2021, during Langer's tenure, Australia won the T20 World Cup for the first time.

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‘So out of touch’: Western Australian Labor MPs criticised for comparing themselves to FIFO workers

Is it “disrespectful” to compare parliamentary travel with FIFO roles? as many FIFO workers spend months each year away from home.

India and Canada to appoint security liaison officers to tackle cyber threats, fraud and transnational organised crime

India and Canada have taken significant steps to deepen cooperation on national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity, following high-level talks between India’s National Security...

Man arrested after suspicious fire damages Melbourne church, police investigate possible arson

Fire Rescue Victoria worked to prevent the fire from engulfing the entire building, successfully bringing the situation under control before major structural damage occurred.
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