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Five arrested and 121kg kava seized in Northern Territory bust

Acting on the tip-off, the Dog Operations Unit (DOU) set up a cordon along the Stuart Highway to intercept the suspected traffickers.

Khalistani terror suspect Harpreet Singh, wanted by India, arrested in the US

Happy Passia had reportedly entered the U.S. illegally and had used burner phones and encrypted communication apps to avoid arrest.

Macquarie University drops Acknowledgement of Country from law exam after backlash

This backflip follows earlier backlash over its scrapped “Manawari” course that labelled non-Indigenous students as “settlers” and “guests”.

Australian envoy meets Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister, signals stronger ties in first official talks

With over five decades of diplomatic ties, the Australia-Fiji relationship is entering a new phase of cooperation, focused on boosting economic resilience, improving infrastructure, and tackling climate change together.

Fair Work cracks down on rogue employers with surprise blitz across six cities

Retailers, hair salons, and car washes were among businesses in Hobart, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Cairns that were visited by Fair Work Inspectors, primarily in central business districts.

Bad behaviour in the air leads to arrests, fines and flight bans, AFP warns Easter travellers

“Don’t ruin your holiday plans because of poor choices—your holiday destination will be much nicer than a police holding cell.”

‘Woman’ defined as biological female, top court rules

“This confirms what we’ve long argued — that sex is real, and single-sex spaces and services are legally protected for women.”

Sydney teen charged over alleged encrypted murder-for-hire plot

CAAS contract killings involve outsourcing violent crimes to third parties, often facilitated via online platforms and encrypted communication channels.

Clorox Australia fined $8.25 million for misleading claims on recycled plastic in GLAD bags

“The Court’s decision sends a clear message to companies: misleading environmental claims will not be tolerated.”

Exam bungle forces Premier Jacinta Allan to sack curriculum board amid leadership shake-up

From 2026, the VCAA will introduce backup exams to be used in the event of future leaks, bringing it in line with other jurisdictions.

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Harriet Shing and Lily D’Ambrosio quit cabinet as Premier Carroll prepares major cabinet reset

Mr Carroll confirmed the resignations on Thursday and said Labor MPs would meet on Monday morning to elect new ministers before he announced his reshaped cabinet.

Indian-origin Uber driver Pardeep Singh picks up Aussie ‘God of Thunder’ Chris Hemsworth in Gold Coast surprise ride

For Singh, the experience was a once-in-a-lifetime memory — a routine day of driving transformed into a brush with one of Hollywood’s biggest names.

Pankaj Tripathi to receive ‘Artist of Distinction’ honour at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026

“This recognition celebrates not only his remarkable body of work but also his immense contribution to storytelling that resonates with audiences across the world."
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