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Smith’s 33rd Test ton put Australia in control against India

With day one almost entirely washed out by rain, Australia’s strong position on day two leave India with limited chances to turn the match around.

Australians hospitalised after suspected alcohol poisoning in Fiji

The victims, aged between 18 and 56, were rushed to Sigatoka Hospital with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and neurological complications.

Canadian man charged after 11kg cocaine bust at Sydney Airport

“This was a brazen attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of cocaine into Australia, which could have resulted in untold damage had it reached our community.”

Victoria braces for scorching heatwave with extreme fire danger warnings

The BoM has issued a severe heatwave warning, with temperatures forecast to peak in the low- to mid-40s across Victoria on Monday.

Melbourne man charged for displaying Hizballah flag during protest

Legislation introduced in January 2024 prohibits the display of symbols linked to terrorist organisations, including the Hizballah flag.

Australia mourns passing of former Liberal minister Kevin Andrews

Kevin Andrews retired in 2022 after losing a preselection battle for Menzies, ending a record tenure as the longest-serving federal MP at the time.

India on the brink of historic electoral overhaul as Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills

The proposal, long championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to align India’s electoral cycles, potentially reshaping the nation’s political and governance landscape.

Melbourne money mule sentenced for laundering over $200k stolen from businesses

Among the frauds, more than $17,000 was traced to a BEC scam targeting an Australian construction company.

“Historic and exemplary”: Indian chess prodigy Gukesh becomes youngest World Champion

Gukesh’s victory shattered Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record as the youngest world champion.

Dandelion Program wins award for fostering neurodivergent talent in law enforcement

Currently, six participants are in their second year of the program, working across key AFP areas such as Covert and Technical Operations, data analytics, software development, and hardware engineering.

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‘So out of touch’: Western Australian Labor MPs criticised for comparing themselves to FIFO workers

Is it “disrespectful” to compare parliamentary travel with FIFO roles? as many FIFO workers spend months each year away from home.

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

India and Canada have taken significant steps to deepen cooperation on national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity, following high-level talks between India’s National Security...

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.
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