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Melbourne criminal network behind $36 million tobacco empire busted, seven tonnes of illegal tobacco seized

Authorities seized tobacco manufacturing equipment, filters, vapes, a cash counting machine, electronic devices, and approximately 70 pallets of alleged illicit tobacco products.

American woman charged over $6.5 million cocaine haul at Sydney Airport

ABF officers stopped the woman on arrival at Sydney Airport from Los Angeles yesterday, conducting a baggage examination that uncovered 14 vacuum-sealed bags containing a white substance.

Punjabi community alarmed as banned opiate ‘doda’ openly sold on Facebook Marketplace

Despite the ban, the underground trade flourished, with gangs—many linked to Punjabi networks in British Columbia—trafficking the drug.

Adam Gilchrist joins UOW delegation in talks with Indian High Commissioner

The knowledge partnerships not only drive innovation and skills development but also deepen the people-to-people ties that underpin bilateral relations.

46-year-old jailed for 1100 abusive calls, called government staff ‘terrorists’, ‘scabs’ and ‘cowards’

The man was found guilty of two counts of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend, contrary to section 474.17(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth).

Gold Coast man charged over $11m meth haul at Brisbane Airport

A baggage examination allegedly uncovered 12 plastic-sealed bags of a white crystallised substance in his suitcases.

One Million-dollar reward to help catch cop killer as manhunt grips Victoria’s High Country

Report any sighting, dashcam footage, or relevant information to Crime Stoppers immediately.

Two AFP officers honoured for bravery during Vanuatu earthquake rescue

For their courage under extreme pressure, Sergeant Cox and Inspector Murphy received the National Police Bravery Award from the Police Federation of Australia in Canberra last night.

International student Aryan avoids jail after running over three sleeping people, killing one

Remorseful newspaper delivery driver Aryan submitted character references from his employer and the Sikh Association of the Northern Territory.

Melbourne lawyer first in Australia sanctioned for using ChatGPT in court case

The lawyer has been stripped of his right to operate as a principal lawyer, barred from handling trust money, and must now work only as an employee solicitor

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Attempted bombing of Perth Invasion Day rally declared terrorist attack as AFP issues national warning

Investigators had worked intensively to assess whether the accused acted alone and whether there was any ongoing risk to the community.

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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