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Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy plot in nation’s capital

A 25-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday and are due to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.

Victoria Police search man over lewd act at busy bus stop

Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.

School shooting in Canada leaves 10 dead, dozens injured

Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.

Court fines western Sydney medical centre $36,000 over nurse underpayments

The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $30,000 fine on Well Health Medical Services Pty Ltd, which previously ran the Well Health Medical Hub in Merrylands, and a further $6,000 penalty on its sole director, Irfan Khan.

‘Secret location’ arrest photo sends warning to Kazem Hamad’s crime syndicate across Australia

Hamad remains in custody at a secret location in Iraq, with the AFP confirming it is actively supporting the Iraqi investigation by sharing operational intelligence linked to crimes the force believes were committed or directed in Australia.

Victoria expands multicultural health advisory committee to improve access and equity

The framework aims to ensure all Victorians can access a safe, inclusive and culturally appropriate mental health system.

Uber driver Satwinder Singh jailed for seven years for rape of teen, Court allows media to publish photo

During sentencing, Singh’s defence argued for a reduced term, citing his Sikh Indian background and the fact that he had only lived in New Zealand for 11 years.

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...

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.

Foreign fishing boats torched as Australia sends hardline border warning

The Border Force says the action reflects a broader surge in enforcement across northern Australia, confirming a 40 per cent increase in the destruction of seized vessels this financial year compared with the same period last year.

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“No matter what language you speak, or what faith you practice”: Prime Minister Albanese pledges fight against racism

The Albanese Government said it recognises both the historical and ongoing significance of the day.

Two illegal migrants held as Sydney raids net millions of illicit cigarettes and five tonnes of tobacco

Two men, aged 25 and 47, who were found to be unlawful non-citizens, were detained during the operation.

Fiji must make formal Hindi compulsory subject in schools, say Former Deputy Prime Minister

Prof. Prasad described Koya’s stance as “not only insulting but a clear attempt to degrade the formal language of Indo-Fijians.”
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