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Outrage as CBA outsources to India after Aussie job cuts — union slams ‘shameful act’

The FSU alleges that roles being advertised at CBA’s Bangalore-based subsidiary — including senior software engineers, staff data engineers, engineering managers, and software engineers — are identical to those declared redundant in Australia.

Queensland man busted in $180K illegal gun parts smuggling plot from US to Australia

Authorities allege the man had shipped individual weapon parts under false names and descriptions to multiple addresses in Queensland and Victoria.

Canadian gangster Opinder Singh, who shipped drugs to Australia, arrested in U.S.

Singh's shipments were intercepted and replaced with fake drugs embedded with trackers, which were then followed to stash houses in Australia, leading to the arrest of local couriers.

600 kilograms of meth bust hidden in fabric rolls

Authorities estimate the seized meth could have resulted in six million individual street deals.

Illegal migrants could be deported in just six hours under new U.S. rule

An ongoing immigration crackdown targeting undocumented migrants in major U.S. cities has further intensified fears across the Pacific.

Uber to pay $272 million — Aussie taxi drivers win big after court battle

This record payout - the fifth-largest settlement in Australian legal history - marks a major legal win for 8,700 Australian 8,700 drivers and operators who joined the class action.

From engineering to childcare: private training providers deregistered after ASQA cancels 25,000 fake certifications

ASQA said only 20% of affected students responded to notices offering them a chance to prove their training was legitimate, and not a single one provided adequate evidence.

Fake ‘banker’ allegedly cons elderly man, sparks three-state shopping spree

Investigators have released CCTV footage, including images taken inside a JB Hi-Fi store, of a man of who appears to be Indian subcontinental appearance who may be able to assist with the investigation.

Legendary ‘Turbaned Tornado’ marathoner Fauja Singh dies at 114 in tragic road accident in India

Fauja Singh, who also visited Australia in 2013, became a global inspiration after taking up marathon running at 89 and completing nine major races worldwide.

Small businesses rejoice: Reserve Bank plans to cap ‘EFTPOS’ fees to slash costs—find out how much you could keep

According to the RBA’s analysis, these measures would save both businesses and consumers a combined $1.2 billion every year.

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Teen driver charged over death of Indian international student Komalpreet Kaur in Perth carpark crash

Kaur had moved from India to Australia in July 2025 and was studying community services at Stanley College.

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK Prime Minister amid mounting political pressure

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, ending a period in office that began after Labour’s landslide victory...

India women’s hockey team defeats New Zealand, returns to Pro League with Nations Cup title

In the final, New Zealand enjoyed periods of possession, but India’s defensive structure and counter-attacking intensity proved decisive.
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