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Kiwi man faces court over alleged $6.5M cocaine smuggling attempt

During the search, officers allegedly found 22 vacuum-sealed packages of a white substance hidden in his suitcase.

How Ravi and Anuja used their Australian experience to reinvent India’s humble chuski

Drawing on their 17 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, the Kabras set out to create a healthier, tastier alternative - Skippi Ice Pops, inspired by a family member's struggle to find safe and trusted chuskis in India.

261 Australians and 353 Fijians on Trump’s mass deportation list

Since Trump’s inauguration, ICE has arrested over 3,500 undocumented immigrants, launching deportation flights to their home countries.

How can you tell if your child is ready for a smartphone? What are the alternatives?

Safety concerns, particularly around travel to and from school, or being home after school without a parent, often drive this decision.

Two women charged over Melbourne Airport drug smuggling busts

Authorities have warned that drug mules will continue to be targeted and intercepted, with offenders facing serious consequences under Australian law.

Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico amp up the risk of a broader trade war

While border security and drug trade concerns are the official rationale for this move, Trump’s tariffs have broader motivations.

Rabuka to reveal coup conspirators as Fiji’s Truth Commission begins work

The Fijian government has confirmed the appointment of five commissioners to oversee the truth and reconciliation process, aiming to bring closure and healing to survivors of past political turmoil.

‘Protect your heart and wallet’: Thousands of Australians targeted by romance scammers

The deception was sophisticated, with scammers steering conversations away from dating apps to encrypted messaging platforms—making it harder for them to be reported and removed.

Schools urged to stay vigilant as forced marriage cases rise in Australia

Some victims are too young to understand the implications, while others fear consequences if they refuse.

Will new $10,000 apprentice payments help solve job shortages in construction?

The federal government has committed to an ambitious target of building 1.2 million new homes over the next five years through the National Housing Accord.

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Pacific nations face growing sea threats, Fiji Navy chief tells world’s largest maritime forum in India

Commodore Natuva featured as a panel speaker at the Maritime Seminar, where he outlined Fiji’s perspective on the growing risks posed by non-traditional maritime threats.

Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise

DEI programs created the appearance of progress, while leaving deeper inequalities untouched.

‘I didn’t come here to wipe bums’: Indian-origin candidate challenges South Australian Premier over demeaning remarks

“To reduce migrants to people who exist solely to ‘wipe bums’ is offensive and beneath the office of Premier.”
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