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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.

New DNA study ties Shroud of Turin to India, adding fresh twist to ancient mystery

Another possibility is that individuals of Indian origin may have come into contact with the cloth over centuries, leaving behind genetic traces through handling, pilgrimage or preservation.

Albanese says he has ‘no sympathy’ for Dezi Freeman, concedes fuel crisis may deepen

While conceding that government measures—such as a fuel excise cut—would not fully offset rising costs, he insisted they would provide some relief.

Australia shuts down Bangladeshi radical Islamic preacher’s national tour amid hate speech concerns

He has previously been barred from the UK and prohibited from preaching publicly in Bangladesh due to allegations of extremist hate speech.

A 13-year-old struck at roundabout, taxi driver under investigation after allegedly leaving scene

The incident remains under investigation, and police have not yet announced any prosecution outcome.

Konstas cut, Maxwell gone: Selectors swing axe as Cricket Australia makes brutal contract call

Perhaps the most surprising omission is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who returned to the Test side during the summer after a long injury lay-off

Tarsem Singh charged over high-speed crash that killed pregnant teen and unborn child in US

Tarsem Singh appeared in court in Darke County this week, where he was formally charged over the February incident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Ashlee Holmes.

RBA moves to scrap card surcharges and cut payment costs for businesses

The biggest change for consumers will be the removal of surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards across the designated eftpos, Mastercard and Visa networks from 1 October 2026.

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Yogi Devgan, Dayawati Pandey and Vinaya Rai recognised at South Australia’s Multicultural Awards

Devgan was named joint winner of the Arts and Culture Award, Rai a highly commended finalist in the Media Award, and Pandey a finalist in the Senior Volunteer Award for her longstanding contribution to South Australia’s multicultural community.

“Nothing short of disgraceful”: ANZAC War memorials vandalised again in Melbourne

The affected sites include the Beer-Sheba Memorial, the Raoul Wallenberg plaque and the Avenue of Honour Memorial Stone, which bears the names of 298 local residents who died in the First World War.

Australia and Singapore deepen energy and trade ties amid global crisis

The leaders pointed to the economic fallout of the Middle East crisis, reaffirming their backing for a ceasefire and urging negotiations to bring the conflict to a close.
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