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Police looking for teenage e-scooter rider for allegedly assaulting 82-year-old man twice after confronting him

He is described as being aged between 16 and 18, with a skinny build and blond-coloured hair.

Labor stands firm on 225,000 migration target as Coalition and One Nation call for lower intake

The 2026 Federal Budget forecast net overseas migration to rise by an additional 20,000 people in 2026–27 before moderating to about 225,000 a year from 2027 to 2030.

32-year-old Sydney man caught with $618,360 in suitcase sentenced to 16 months over suspected crime proceeds

The man told police the cash was connected to transactions involving tobacco businesses and said he intended to use it to purchase a tobacconist in Perth.

Indian-origin stable hand Itwinder Singh wins legal fight over Hindi ban and racial harassment at workplace

The tribunal found Singh’s Indian identity, accent and language were repeatedly mocked, with evidence that workers were discouraged from speaking Hindi among themselves, including during breaks.

“Doesn’t meet the pub test”: ABC apologises to Gina Rinehart over violent satire segment

The controversy centred on a short film created by contestant Kate McGuinness for the program, which included a fictional scenario involving Mrs Rinehart and graphic references to violence.

Islamic Republic of Pakistan boxer missing after Commonwealth Games as Glasgow police launch investigation

Islamic Republic of Pakistan has reported that boxer Qudratullah failed to return home with the national team. Officials reportedly discovered that he had left his room during checks after his absence was noticed.

Popular Melbourne landmark SkyHigh Mt Dandenong enters liquidation, closes indefinitely

Located about 44 kilometres east of Melbourne in the Dandenong Ranges, the iconic venue has long been a favourite destination for visitors, weddings, corporate functions and dining with panoramic views of the city.

Melbourne defence factory attack declared terrorism, police looking for suspected far-left pro-Palestine extremists

The JCTT alleges the offenders targeted the company because they believed it formed part of the broader Australian Defence Force supply chain.

One Nation’s Victorian surge: Hanson unveils candidates and vows a ‘November to remember’

The candidates announced include incumbent upper house MP Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell, who will seek re-election in Northern Victoria.

Three charged after alleged kidnapping over 6kg cocaine as NSW Police seize $3 million worth of drugs

Police allege the two men had travelled to the meeting to supply six kilograms of cocaine and were kidnapped in an attempt to steal the drugs.

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Point Cook crash victims identified as young mother Neha Bommali and visiting mother-in-law Rama Devi

“I cannot carry this heavy financial and logistical burden alone”

Australia adds nearly 393,000 people as population closes in on 28 million as migration drives growth

Nationally, the March quarter alone added 130,887 people, representing quarterly growth of 0.5 per cent.

Tony Burke says India Free Trade Agreement will be honoured as Australia targets temporary, international student and dependent visas

Burke said lower migration would “trash Australian services and trash the Australian economy”.
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