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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

‘We are coming for them’: New strike force targets drugs, smuggling and exploitation in North Queensland

Raising concerns from First Nations leaders in the Torres Strait and Bamaga, she said there was growing alarm about increased youth drug use linked to trafficking through the region.

Truck driver Sukhdeep Singh in ICE custody after Indiana crash kills 64-year-old man

Sukhdeep Singh’s Indiana driving history shows five citations since 2022, including speeding and insurance violations, raising questions about how he obtained his commercial licence.

Indian-origin teen Kishan Patel’s tragic death highlights risks of DIY car repairs

Coroner Ian Telford ruled Kishan's death accidental, confirming that blunt force injuries to the head and torso were the cause.

22-year-old man charged after allegedly boarding Melbourne flight without ticket

Airline staff intercepted the man at the aircraft before contacting the AFP, who attended the scene and arrested him.

Indian-origin family ’emotionally traumatised’ after $57,000 in gold stolen, suspect bailed within 24 hours

“We are very disappointed that he got bail so easily despite the huge amount of gold he’s stolen.”

Daughter of sanctioned Iranian General granted Australian residency months after arriving on student visa

Her permanent residency have raised alarm among members of the Iranian-Australian community and opposition politicians.

Indian national Navpreet Singh among alleged $8m Medicare fraudsters released from detention on visas

Services Australia officials confirmed that the men remain subject to bail conditions but are free to live in the community.

Hotel hit with penalties after 13-year-old saves family lost off WA’s South West coast

Austin Appelbee swam four kilometres through rough surf and ran two kilometres to alert police that his mum, Joanne, and younger siblings, Beau, 12, and Grace, 8, were stranded at sea on January 30.

22-year-old Indian national charged over US-Canada human smuggling ring

WhatsApp messages allegedly linked the drivers to Shivam, showing coordination of multiple smuggling trips, including instructions to safe houses and “proof of life” photos.

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“No matter what language you speak, or what faith you practice”: Prime Minister Albanese pledges fight against racism

The Albanese Government said it recognises both the historical and ongoing significance of the day.

Two illegal migrants held as Sydney raids net millions of illicit cigarettes and five tonnes of tobacco

Two men, aged 25 and 47, who were found to be unlawful non-citizens, were detained during the operation.

Fiji must make formal Hindi compulsory subject in schools, say Former Deputy Prime Minister

Prof. Prasad described Koya’s stance as “not only insulting but a clear attempt to degrade the formal language of Indo-Fijians.”
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