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Melbourne’s River Ahmad becomes first Afghan woman to summit Mt Everest

The Afghan refugee, now based in Melbourne, said the achievement marked the culmination of a deeply personal journey shaped by resilience, loss and determination to inspire others.

Indian-origin mother left alone after Parramatta River murder-suicide claims husband and daughter

“Her beloved husband and her cherished daughter — her entire family, her whole reason for getting up each morning — were taken from her”

Australia calls for inquiry after nine-year-old Hania Ahmed killed in Pakistan police shooting

"My heart goes out to the family and friends, and indeed the Pakistani Australian community will be really feeling this today."

Nine-year-old Australian girl killed in Pakistan police shooting after officers fire on family car

Hania Ahmed, 9, was travelling with her father Adeel Ahmed, mother Dr Sidra Khan and brother Aafan Ahmed in Chakwal, Punjab province, when local police opened fire on their rental car, believing the occupants were fleeing criminals.

Two arrested as AFP-backed operation shuts down $542 million cybercrime laundering service

Websites associated with AudiA6 and Dark2Web on both the clear web and dark web were replaced with law enforcement seizure notices as part of the operation.

India-born Nikhil Chaudhary to play for Australia’s T20I cricket squad

Although Chaudhary does not yet hold Australian citizenship, he qualifies to represent Australia under ICC eligibility regulations after residing in the country for more than five years.

Belfast on edge: Sudanese national Hadi Alodid charged with attempted murder after knife attack on Stephen Ogilvie

Warning: disturbing content reported Belfast remains on edge after several nights of unrest linked to a recent stabbing case. Police have increased their presence across affected...

Indian national Sandeep Singh arrested, wanted for attempted murder

While ICE confirmed that Singh is wanted in Germany for attempted murder, officials have not publicly released details about the alleged offence, the circumstances surrounding the case, or when the warrant was issued.

Comedian Jasky Singh banned by ScanTek, locked out of venues across Western Australia

“I showed my ID and the woman at the door looked so surprised that I was even trying to get in”

Bondi terror attack accused Naveed Akram hit with 19 new charges as court hears of 230,000 CCTV images

Akram’s father and alleged co-offender, Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police at the scene before Naveed Akram was arrested.

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Moira Deeming withdraws ‘court case’ after last-ditch plea against ‘indefensible’ disendorsement push

“The State Executive, having all the evidence before them, can now decide whether to pursue mediation or reconvene to disendorse me.”

Acclaimed Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji to receive honorary doctorate from La Trobe University

The honour recognises Mukerji's nearly three-decade career as one of India's most celebrated actors, as well as her commitment to social causes supporting women, children and marginalised communities.

Australia establishes Office of AI, world-first AI framework with mandatory standards for data centres

The Federal Government will also work with state and territory governments to ensure major AI infrastructure is built in appropriate locations with input from local communities.
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