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University spent nearly $1.5 million on executive coach as staff and courses faced cuts, reveals report

It is reported that UTS had been addressing recurring budget deficits, with revised plans resulting in reductions of approximately 120 academic roles, 143 courses, and 839 subjects

Tribunal rejects Sikh man’s asylum claim of harassment by India’s ruling party calling it ‘entirely fabricated’

The chance of any civilian being killed, injured, or abducted is at negligible levels and does not indicate a level of risk of such harms at the level of a real chance generally.”

Man killed in Melbourne high-rise shooting, homicide squad investigates

Police have not disclosed further details on the circumstances, describing the shooting as the result of an “altercation” and treating the incident as targeted.

Indian international student drowns at Lake Taupō during Easter trip in New Zealand

Efforts are now underway to repatriate his body to India for final rites, with costs estimated at $18,000.

28-year-old Virgin Australia flight attendant killed in Fiji road tragedy

Colleagues paid tribute, with one cabin manager saying they would no longer be able to “look after you on our flights” and asking Ms Evans to “fly with us” in spirit.

Traffic stop leads to 21-year-old Jaskaran Singh’s arrest in Canadian extortion probe

Investigators believe the scale and coordination of the activity point to organised criminal networks operating across multiple jurisdictions.

High-visibility policing ramps up at airports ahead of Easter rush

High-visibility operations are being rolled out at the AFP’s 10 designated airports, including the recently added Western Sydney Airport, where federal officers formally began security duties in March.

Nine men charged over alleged plot to import drugs via Bass Strait using ‘mother ship’ and ‘daughter vessels’

An international investigation into the suspected “mother ship” and its organisers remains ongoing, with authorities indicating further arrests are possible.

NAB call prevents home buyer from falling victim to $100,000 sophisticated property fraud

“Taking a moment to stop and verify details can prevent enormous financial and emotional stress.”

Gurjit Singh’s killer Rajinder sentenced to 17 years for savage murder that shocked Indian diaspora

The court heard that Rajinder had planned the attack, purchasing a knife and tracking Singh’s route home on the night of the murder.

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