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Indian Passenger who choked, kicked Perth airport staff in violent outburst, faces jail and hefty fine

Two bystanders intervened and subdued the assailant until Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers, who were patrolling nearby, arrived and took him into custody.

Push for visa-free travel for Pacific nations, but Kiwi government says ‘not a priority’

Some believe that the visa system favours European nations and ignores the realities of the Pacific region.

Meet AFP’s female officers making a global impact

“I was raised in a culture where women were expected to be cooks, cleaners, wives, and mothers—always sacrificing their own dreams. But I held onto mine.”

Hamas’ ‘reign of terror must be stopped,’ Trump issues ‘final warning’ over hostages in Gaza

“Release all of the hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you.”

Melbourne man charged over mobile number porting scam

The AFP is working to identify victims and gather statements from those allegedly affected.

Balesh Dhankhar sentenced to 40 years for sexually assaulting women in Sydney

Dhankhar was convicted in April 2023 on 39 charges, including sexual assault, drugging, and recording intimate images without consent.

Hero passengers tackle armed man attempting to board Jetstar flight at Avalon

The man, who was reportedly dressed as a maintenance worker in high-vis gear, was detained before the plane could take off.

Mira D’Silva to contest federal seat of Lalor as Liberal candidate amid Labor vote dip

Over the past two decades, she has built strong ties with the Lalor electorate, raising her family in the area and actively engaging in mentoring women and migrants

Cricket Australia Teams Up with Xentrix Studios Australia for Snick & Willow TV Series

The series follows Snick, an Indian boy, and Willow, an Australian girl, as they embark on a global adventure to uncover cricket artefacts

Brisbane man sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for child sex offences

ABF officers discovered child abuse material on the man’s mobile phone and referred the matter to JACET.

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Foreign fishing boats torched as Australia sends hardline border warning

The Border Force says the action reflects a broader surge in enforcement across northern Australia, confirming a 40 per cent increase in the destruction of seized vessels this financial year compared with the same period last year.

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.

Grandmother Bishnu Kumari Gurung visiting from Nepal killed after car ploughs into Perth home

Bishnu Kumari Gurung had arrived in Australia only months earlier with her husband to visit family.
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