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Sydney’s Khalistan Referendum propaganda event cancelled by Blacktown City Council

The Australia Today understands NSW Police, ASIO, AFP and DFAT were involved while taking a decision to cancel the Khalistan propaganda event.

University of Technology Sydney signs Enforceable Undertaking to back-pay 2,777 staff more than $4.4 million

The underpaid employees performed work across the university’s seven faculties, primarily at the main campus in the Sydney CBD.

Unauthorised Khalistani posters put by Sikhs for Justice removed; Intelligence agency investigating

"Police have access to intelligence and to other law enforcement and intelligence agencies that are not available to Council. We will act on the advice of the Police."

More than $170k penalties in pay slip breaches; 110 investigations continue against agriculture farms

Site inspections target employers in 15 ‘hot spot’ regions where FWO intelligence suggests non-compliance may be common.

With rising interest rates people cutting down on food spending

The CommBank HSI Index was led lower by reduced spending intentions in home buying, health & fitness, transport and household services.

IT company penalised $20k for underpaying visa holder worker

The FWO investigated after receiving a request for assistance from the affected worker.

Major change to single parenting payment, cut-off age raised to 14 year old

Single parents will continue to receive the higher support, with a current base rate of $922.10 per fortnight (95 per cent of the Age Pension), until their youngest child turns 14.

Indian diaspora celebrates 100th episode of PM Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” at 150 locations across Australia

"By interacting with all sections of the society in India and abroad Modi has proved that a good leader alone can make a significant change and lead the nation towards growth."

Victoria to begin Digital Driver’s Licences trial in July; statewide implementation in 2024

Digital licences will automatically reveal if a licence has been revoked or suspended but will still be available for use to prove identity or age when it is not active.

9 years jail for Sydney man involved in $105 million tax fraud

he syndicate responsible for this large-scale and organised tax fraud conspiracy was dismantled as part of Operation Elbrus.

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25-year-old truck driver Ashwani Sharma killed in Victorian fuel tanker crash near Warragul

The driver's cabin separated from the two fuel trailers before crashing into trees and overturning.

Eleven years after disaster, Solomon Islands families are still waiting for a place to truly call home

The community was forced to flee their homes along the river bank during the devastating flash floods in 2014, leaving behind permanent homes and belongings as they escaped to safety to higher grounds.

Outrageous 25-200% Australian visa fee hike hits international students, partners and skilled workers from 1 July

"(The increse) It raises important questions about accessibility and affordability for genuine applicants"
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