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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

LMExams unveils AI-ready paperless handwritten exam platform, marks 12M digital assessments milestone at ATEM conference

It supports in-person, remote and hybrid delivery, and is designed to operate in power- and bandwidth-constrained settings.

Fijian man jailed for stealing butter to buy baby essentials

Abdul Shafil took eight 500-gram packs of Rewa Butter, valued at $124.64.

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Sydney’ Indian Mango Festival set for sweet surprise comeback after unexpected quarantine delay

“If the mangoes were not available, they should have cancelled the event and informed the public. Indian Consulate General, this reflects very badly on India as a whole.”

India, China and Vietnam fuel backpacker visa increase as Australia faces calls for reform

Ballots are already used to manage the massive excess demand for backpacker visas in China, India and Vietnam.

The new price gouging law starts on July 1. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths?

The law comes into effect at a time when the major supermarkets are under scrutiny for their pricing practices.
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