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Couple flees to India in business class after allegedly defrauding NZ government of $2M

Just weeks after the raid, the couple fled New Zealand on a one-way business-class flight to Chennai with 80 kilograms of luggage.

Tongan man charged with attempted murder after stabbing immigration officers in Sydney

Following the attack, the man fled the scene, prompting NSW Police to issue an arrest warrant and a public warning not to approach him.

Salman Rushdie’s attacker, alleged Hezbollah sympathiser, jailed for 25 years over brutal ‘premeditated’ stabbing

In addition to the state conviction, Matar faces separate federal terrorism charges, including allegations that he attempted to provide support to Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organisation.

Greens block NZ Parliament from condemning terror attack in India

During negotiations, the Green Party proposed an alternative version, stripping references to “terror attack” and Indian New Zealanders.

Squatters ransack Sanjay and Nilima’s home for three weeks, smoke weed, and walk off with $45,000

Police reportedly told the family that up to 20 people had been coming in and out of the home while they were away.

Perth catering worker fined after sneaking family onto international flight

The woman used her ASIC to access multiple secure zones and enter the international departures hall.

Anita Anand sworn as Canada’s new foreign affairs minister in Mark Carney’s 38-member cabinet

Her appointment not only elevates Canada’s diplomatic corps but also shines a spotlight on the contributions of the Indian diaspora to Canadian public life.

Trump claims trade threats stopped India-Pakistan tensions; Tharoor calls it ‘disappointing’

“India will never negotiate with a terrorist gun pointed at its head”

Police release images of man wanted over robbing a teen on train

Police describe the man as having a slim build and a moustache. He was last seen wearing long blue pants, a black jacket, and a cream or white cap.

Marles, Wong, Chalmers return; Aly and Rowland rise in Albanese’s most diverse ministry ever

Several first-term and mid-career MPs will step into cabinet for the first time, signalling a generational renewal within Labor’s ranks:

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‘Upgraded to Aussie Citizenship’: Young Indian migrant’s humorous T-shirt captures Australia’s multicultural spirit

“Indian by birth, Australian by choice, legend by citizenship. Upgraded to Aussie citizenship. Dingoes, beaches and barbecues, here I come.”

$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.
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