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Legal action against supermarket for allegedly underpaying Indian migrant worker

The business faces a penalty of up to $66,600 and operator faces a penalty of up to $13,320 for the alleged failure to issue pay slips.

Aryan and Ava’s international student journey a testament to Australia’s commitment to India

Aryan's big idea was to help reduce the wastage of crops and Ava's dream is to implement an e-health system across Indian public hospitals.

Australia’s largest almond grower allegedly back-paid staff $500,000 

Individual back-payments range from $4 to almost $12,500.

$1 million found in man’s car boot confiscated as proceeds of crime

The man was working as a courier for criminal groups attempting to launder large amounts of cash generated from criminal activities.

Radical Khalistanis prevent Indian High Commissioner’s visit to UK Gurdwara

The confrontation led to a stand-off and ultimately resulted in Doraiswami leaving the premises.

Perth passenger arrested for alleged intoxicated and unruly behaviour

The plane, enroute to Sydney, was forced to turn around and return to Perth due to the man’s alleged behaviour.

Australia’s clinical all-round performance ends 5-match losing streak, register victory against India

Maxwell caught Rohit seemingly defying gravity, held on to the ball with his eyes closed, making it one of the highlights of the match.

UNSW faces court for allegedly failing to keep lawful record of casual staff’s wages

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s litigation focuses on a sample of 66 allegedly affected casual academic staff in UNSW’s Business School, based at Kensington in Sydney.

Australia helps boost Samoa Police capability ahead of Heads of Government meeting

The AFP also provided more than 18 motorcycle helmets, 50 pairs of motorcycle gloves, and more than 100 first aid kits.  

Starbucks back-pays more than $4.5 million to staff across 52 stores

The underpaid part-time employees included baristas, supervisors and assistant managers.

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Foreign fishing boats torched as Australia sends hardline border warning

The Border Force says the action reflects a broader surge in enforcement across northern Australia, confirming a 40 per cent increase in the destruction of seized vessels this financial year compared with the same period last year.

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.

Grandmother Bishnu Kumari Gurung visiting from Nepal killed after car ploughs into Perth home

Bishnu Kumari Gurung had arrived in Australia only months earlier with her husband to visit family.
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