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Air India cuts flights to Australia amid aircraft checks and airspace delays

The flight reductions, effective from June 21 to at least July 15, 2025, coincide with the tail end of the Australian winter holiday travel season and are expected to affect a significant number of passengers.

Sydney man charged over alleged international mail drug import scheme

The parcels, allegedly addressed to various individuals, were found to contain cocaine, methamphetamine, and ketamine, with a combined weight of approximately 8kg.

Young Indian international student and truck driver Arshpreet Singh Khahra dies in highway crash near Perth

23-year-old Arshpreet’s family in his home village is devastated by the news of his death and has urged the government to expedite the repatriation of his body to India.

Pakistani man charged after $100k cash and fake ID found in Perth Airport luggage

The 21-year-old man was escorted off the aircraft, and a search of his belongings allegedly uncovered bundles of $50 notes hidden inside clothing items in his suitcase

Fiji prepares last-minute US visit as Trump’s 32% tariff deadline nears, water exports at risk

“The United States is an important trade partner for Fiji, accounting for around 10 per cent of total trade and over 30 per cent of remittance inflows”

Arrest Made After Stolen Land Cruiser Driven Through Northland Shopping Centre in Daring Getaway

“He took out all the doors all the way through,” said witness Wayne O’Connor.

Five Aussies among 13 arrested in Thailand $1.9 million investment fraud

In the last four years, Australians have reported more than $4.45 billion in losses from cyber-enabled fraud. In 2024 alone, Australians lost $945 million to investment scams.

Car smashes into Sydney home, narrowly missing Indian-origin seven-year-old boy

The impact caused significant structural damage, leaving the family unsure when they’ll be able to return to normal life.

US designates custom agents to cartels, anyone who facilitates illegal migration as terrorist organisation

“We will not tolerate those who facilitate illegal and mass immigration to the United States.”

Indian man wrongly arrested for 2003 Australian murder case freed after a month in custody

Australian authorities believed they had finally found the ‘most wanted’  fugitive in India — but they had the wrong man.

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Australian experts help transform elephant welfare and training in India’s Assam

“Although we come from a country without elephants, Australia and India share strong values in wildlife protection."

Fiji government drops appeal as unlawful sacking of anti-corruption chief deepens political fallout

Former anti-corruption commissioner Barbara Malimali is now seeking close to US$1.4 million (about FJ$3 million) in compensation for lost wages and damages, as well as reinstatement to her former role.

Bendigo cricket pioneer Barbara Rae honoured with bronze sculpture at historic oval

More than 150 years on, her legacy is evident in the strength of women’s cricket across the country, now marked by record crowds and soaring participation.
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