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Australian university graduates targeted in new email scam claiming degrees revoked

One email from a sender labelled “no-reply” falsely claimed the recipient had been permanently excluded from the university and ordered to hand in original documents.

Triple fines for taxi drivers who overcharge passengers

A driver charged an overseas family $188 for a 13km trip from Sydney Airport to the CBD, receiving a $2000 penalty for the offence.

Urgent measles warning for Pilbara as unvaccinated residents urged to get immunised

Exposure locations include supermarkets, pharmacies, churches, petrol stations, and the Hedland Health Campus.

Police foil alleged Sydney hit plot near daycare centre after dramatic arrest

Police say the men — described as a “kill team” — were intercepted during a coordinated surveillance operation after detectives identified them “mobilising to carry out an offence”.

Over 300 drivers to re-sit tests after bribery scandal at Auckland VTNZ branch

Police have confirmed to RNZ that they are investigating the allegations. VTNZ, New Zealand’s largest provider of driving tests, said it had taken “decisive and serious action” following the discovery, working closely with NZTA to ensure public safety and test integrity.

Sai Enterprises fined $35,000 for underpaying international students at Adelaide petrol station

The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $35,000 penalty on Sai Enterprises Pty Ltd, which previously ran the outlet, and a $3,500 penalty on the outlet’s former manager, Raman Monga.

Australian cricketer hospitalised in India with suspected food poisoning

It is reported that the Australian team management has since revised the dietary plan for the entire squad, taking extra precautions with meals and hydration.

More than 40 per cent of Australian cybercrime victims hit by multiple attacks in a year

"Someone who loses personal information to an online scam may then be targeted with identity fraud and phishing."

One year on, New Zealand settles $6 million with Samoa over HMNZS Manawanui shipwreck

All 75 passengers and crew survived, and a separate investigation into possible disciplinary action is nearing completion.

Glamping comes to Apollo Bay as new Eco-Safari Tents open along the Great Ocean Road

Nestled at the northern end of the Reserve, the tents offer options ranging from private ensuites to accessible designs with DDA-compliant bathrooms

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British tourists deported from India for allegedly putting pro-Palestine stickers in holy town

“Our monitoring of foreign nationals is very strict. Anyone found breaching tourist visa conditions will face strict action, including deportation and blacklisting.”

Record growth for TAFE and VET students in South Australia

Student numbers rose by 4 per cent to 67,915, while subject enrolments jumped 7.6 per cent and training hours increased 8.3 per cent. Program enrolments also grew by 0.6 per cent—the only increase nationwide.
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