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AFP’s Team: Behind the Scenes of International Rescue Missions for Kidnapped Australians

The Negotiation Operations Team is renowned for its ability to deploy and protect Australians both at home and in some of the world's most perilous regions, including Afghanistan and Somalia.

Chinese criminal gang allegedly accused of laundering $39 million in illicit cash

The accused syndicate members from Box Hill, Doncaster East and Chinese national, have been charged with one count each of dealing with money or property.

With 271 billionaires, India emerges in third spot on world’s rich list

The US and India added 109 and 84 billionaires respectively compared to the previous year, China's number has decreased by 155.

Prof. Suresh Bhargava awarded SASTRA-CNR Rao Award

"Connecting Australia and India through Science and Technology is my ongoing passion and service over the past 30 years and will continue for the rest of my life."

Shepparton farms checked for alleged migrant underpayments

Under the strategy, the FWO is targeting more than 450 businesses in 15 ‘hot spot’ regions of Australia where there are identified high risks of non-compliance.

Manipal Institute of Technology Partners with Deakin University to Launch Dual-Degree Program

The program offers students two distinct undergraduate degrees in engineering over four years, focusing on Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering.

India-Australia Cricket schedule announced; Perth to host opening Test

"We're confident the schedule will maximise viewership and attendance and there will be a tremendous atmosphere in stadiums across the country."

Australian Border Force seizes over half a million dollars worth of ‘Vapes’ in major bust

The crackdown on disposable vapes follows new regulations that came into effect on 1 January 2024, banning the importation of such products

Business Body Warns of Small Business Closures Amid Wage Rise Debate

"Labour demand is also starting to drop away, making it much harder for businesses to employ people"

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Australia signs defence deal with India then walks into disputed history, exposing geopolitical fault line

Australia views its relationships in Islamabad and New Delhi through entirely separate bilateral lenses, India views Western engagement with Pakistan through the uncompromising prism

Rishen Shekhar appointed ANU Pro Vice-Chancellor for International and Future Students

Shekhar said he was looking forward to joining ANU in its 80th year and helping tell the university’s story more widely.

Can you send your Indian passport home with a relative after getting Australian citizenship?

"After receiving citizenship, to return the Indian passport, can it be handed over to a relative who is returning back from a visit here so that they can formally hand it over to the Passport office back in India, or does it need an in-person appointment?"
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