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Hamas killed and took Palestinian aid workers hostage in Gaza, says US-Israel backed group

“For days, Hamas has openly threatened our team, our aid workers, and the civilians who receive aid from us. These threats were met with silence.”

Trump Administration Threatens to Sink Australia’s $368 Billion Nuclear Submarine Deal—Is AUKUS Doomed?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to press the pact’s importance when he meets President Trump next week on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

‘Shree Ganesh Jewellers’ robbed, owner bashed with hammer in terrifying heist

Bijaya Sunar suffered a serious head injury after being struck multiple times with a hammer and required emergency brain surgery at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

Pakistani-origin man arrested in ‘exit-trafficking’ probe as wife & baby left stranded abroad

Members of the public who believe they or others may be at risk of modern slavery or human trafficking can contact the AFP on 131 AFP (237) or via the confidential online form.

Melbourne food delivery rider stabbed and robbed in shocking attack

Locals rushed to the rider’s aid before emergency services arrived. He was later taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Pakistani international student in Canada extradited over alleged ISIS plot to ‘slaughter Jews’

He urged the undercover officers to acquire AR-style rifles, ammunition, and “some good hunting [knives] so we can slit their throats.

Chinese scientist from Wuhan charged with smuggling biological materials into US amid growing security concerns

The shipments, which included material concealed inside books, were intercepted by customs officials and reportedly required government permits.

Indian students can now earn an Australian ATAR in Bengaluru, unlock international university offers

The first WACE-affiliated schools have started operations in Bengaluru and Bidar in Karnataka, with plans to expand to 100 schools across India in the next three years.

Queensland security firm accused of laundering $190m in cash-to-crypto smuggling ring

They were charged with dealing with proceeds of crime worth more than $10 million and face maximum penalties of 15 years to life in prison.

Australia and allies sanction far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir & Smotrich

Penny Wong emphasised that these penalties should be viewed alongside Australia’s continued commitment to Israel’s security and a two-state solution.

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$100 rego rebate, toll cap cut and Opal freeze headline Mookhey’s cost-of-living budget

The budget includes a major funding boost for domestic violence services, with $184.1 million in additional spending across prevention and support programs.

Labor – Greens partner to end self-managed super holder’s ability to buy residential property, pushing watered-down tax deal

A familiar pattern in Canberra: Labor declares reform, the Greens declare pressure, the Coalition declares opposition, and young Australians remain locked out of the market.

Australia’s construction apprentices hit five-year low as industry warns workforce crisis threatens housing targets

Under the GTO model, apprentices are directly employed by the organisation and placed with host employers, with mentoring and support provided throughout their training.
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