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$4.5m in mansion, Mercedes and Bitcoin confiscated as proceeds of cybercrime

Although no criminal charges were laid, Australia’s robust proceeds of crime laws enabled the CACT to restrain the assets, arguing they were not supported by legitimate income.

Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive, bone-metastatic prostate cancer

Treatment for hormone-sensitive, metastatic prostate cancer often includes androgen-deprivation therapy, sometimes combined with radiation or chemotherapy

From Tharoor to Owaisi: India’s parliamentarians to hit world stage to unmask Pakistan-backed terrorism

Each group will return with reports on international responses and opportunities to deepen defence, intelligence, and counter-terror cooperation.

Melbourne family’s new Indian grocery shop destroyed in suspected arson attack

The early morning blaze tore through the shop in Melbourne’s west, leaving the owners heartbroken just days before their planned opening.

Couple flees to India in business class after allegedly defrauding NZ government of $2M

Just weeks after the raid, the couple fled New Zealand on a one-way business-class flight to Chennai with 80 kilograms of luggage.

Tongan man charged with attempted murder after stabbing immigration officers in Sydney

Following the attack, the man fled the scene, prompting NSW Police to issue an arrest warrant and a public warning not to approach him.

Salman Rushdie’s attacker, alleged Hezbollah sympathiser, jailed for 25 years over brutal ‘premeditated’ stabbing

In addition to the state conviction, Matar faces separate federal terrorism charges, including allegations that he attempted to provide support to Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organisation.

Greens block NZ Parliament from condemning terror attack in India

During negotiations, the Green Party proposed an alternative version, stripping references to “terror attack” and Indian New Zealanders.

Squatters ransack Sanjay and Nilima’s home for three weeks, smoke weed, and walk off with $45,000

Police reportedly told the family that up to 20 people had been coming in and out of the home while they were away.

Perth catering worker fined after sneaking family onto international flight

The woman used her ASIC to access multiple secure zones and enter the international departures hall.

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World-first centre launched in Sydney to help cancer survivors thrive beyond treatment

Bringing together academic expertise and community connection, the Centre will lead research aimed at reshaping health systems so surviving cancer also means living well.

Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift

As Bunnings, Australia’s biggest hardware retailer starts selling tiny homes, it feels like a turning point.

Queensland man denied bail after alleged extremist material found on phone

AFP officers visited the man’s home and issued him with official information outlining the illegality of publicly displaying Nazi symbols.
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