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INNOVATION

Are you stuck in a low-paid job despite your high degree? New proposed reform could change that

Many skilled migrants remain locked out of equivalent professional roles even a decade after settling in Australia.
INNOVATION

Big-name retailers fined for misleading Black Friday ‘site-wide’ sale claims

The consumer watchdog launched a targeted review of dozens of sales ads during last year’s Black Friday and post-Christmas period.
INNOVATION

‘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.
INNOVATION

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.
INNOVATION

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.
INNOVATION

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.
INNOVATION

The million-dollar question: Can Aussies still afford to buy a home?

The number of residential dwellings in Australia grew by 53,400 over the quarter, bringing the national total to 11,338,500.
INNOVATION

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.
INNOVATION

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.
INNOVATION

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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INFOTAINMENT

Fiji urged to block online pornography as authorities link explicit content to child sexual abuse

The proposal was raised during a recent community consultation in Nasoso, Nadi, where residents and police argued that stronger internet restrictions could help protect vulnerable children from sexual abuse within their own homes.
NEWS

Premier Ben Carroll promises ‘exhaustive’ royal commission into corruption and violence across Victoria

He promised terms of reference broad enough to examine conduct across the entire construction system rather than focusing only on the Construction
NEWS

Darwin woman charged after alleged misuse of government role to access millions in NDIS funds

Investigators allege the business received more than $28 million in National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) funding since 2019, with around $18 million of those claims identified as potentially suspicious.
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