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INNOVATION

$14 million worth of heroin found in model truck

Thirty-five kilograms of heroin has an estimated wholesale value of about $10 million and a street value of more than $14 million.

INNOVATION

In a historic upset Labor wins Aston by-election

Labor had secured 41 per cent of the primary vote to the Liberals' 38 per cent and the Greens' 11 per cent.

INNOVATION

NSW man charged for allegedly sending threatening emails to public officials

“Hiding behind a keyboard to issue threats against politicians does not ensure anonymity.”

INNOVATION

Tasmanian man charged with allegedly trafficking drugs on domestic flight

During the screening, a drug detection dog indicated a possible trace of illicit drugs on the man, leading to his bags being searched.

INNOVATION

Hindu-Sikh couple threatened by radical extremist group for organising inclusive Vaisakhi Mela

"On the name of Vaisakhi Mela, you organise dance and singing (Giddha-Bhangra) show that insults Singhs."

INNOVATION

Three Khalistani arrested for violence against Indian-Australians at Federation Square in Melbourne

The investigation remains ongoing and Victoria Police are making enquiries to identify and apprehend any further alleged offenders from the day.

INNOVATION

Electrical services business penalised for failing to back-pay two young workers

Both workers had been apprentices for about half of their employment.

INNOVATION

Former director of Subway outlets penalised more than $31k for failing to back-pay three workers

The FWO investigated after receiving requests for assistance from the affected workers.

INNOVATION

Restaurant operator Sushil Kumar penalised more than $58k for “planned and deliberate” exploitation of visa holder

The affected Bangladeshi-origin worker generally worked six days a week often performing more than 50 hours work per week.

INNOVATION

AFP dismantles cybercrime syndicate that allegedly laundered $1.7 million

The four individuals allegedly operate about 180 bank accounts to facilitate thefts from their victims and then transfer and launder their profits.

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