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Japanese man charged over alleged attempt to smuggle $8M in meth into Perth

The methamphetamine could have been sold as nearly 90,000 street deals, according to authorities.

Gangs smuggling cocaine in refrigerated containers bound for Australia

The joint investigation has revealed criminal syndicates are using legitimate businesses importing goods via Sydney from or through Panama to smuggle cocaine.

Eight convicted over Samuel Paty’s beheading after online hate campaign in France

Samuel Paty, 47, was beheaded outside his school in Conflans-Saint-Honorine on 16 October 2020 by radicalised Chechen Abdoullakh Anzorov after showing Prophet Muhammad caricatures during a free expression lesson.

Australian media denied chance to question Indian team before Boxing Day Test

Australian reporters, who had been invited to attend the press conference, were denied the opportunity to ask questions in English.

Parents urged to act as youth radicalisation risk grows through online extremist content

Investigators have noted a rise in disturbing content, including hate speech, misinformation, and violent imagery intended to incite emotional reactions, group action, and even terrorism.

50-year-old Saudi doctor arrested after Christmas market attack in Germany, killing two and injuring dozens

Magdeburg’s mayor and Saxony-Anhalt’s officials quickly labelled the incident as a terror attack, with over 15 of the injured in critical condition.

Stitt and Dimopoulos celebrate the cultural legacy of Melbourne’s Sri Venkata Krishna Brundavana temple

The visit of the two ministers underscored the shared values of support and perseverance, which are central to both the Indian and Greek communities, and a cornerstone of Australian philosophy.

Sri Lankan man charged over alleged indecency on flight to Melbourne

“All travellers have the right to feel safe, and the AFP has zero tolerance for any form of inappropriate or offensive behaviour, including on board an aircraft.”

Dinush Kurera jailed 37 years for brutal murder of wife Nelomie Perera

Justice Fox ruled the crime, though severe, did not meet the threshold for life imprisonment.

Albanese government introduces new visa rule for international students

This move comes after consultations with the international education sector throughout 2024, with input from the Department of Education and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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India and Canada to appoint security liaison officers to tackle cyber threats, fraud and transnational organised crime

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Man arrested after suspicious fire damages Melbourne church, police investigate possible arson

Fire Rescue Victoria worked to prevent the fire from engulfing the entire building, successfully bringing the situation under control before major structural damage occurred.

Hidden cash haul worth nearly $2m restrained in AFP-led crime crackdown

The assets were originally seized by the Australian Federal Police in July 2022 during an operation that dismantled the alleged syndicate.
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