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39-year-old Sydney man to face court over shotgun found in luggage bound for Lebanon

The man, who was preparing to board a flight to Lebanon, was stopped and questioned about the weapon. The firearm, which was seized, was allegedly not registered to him.

Fiji celebrates record tourism numbers, crosses 1 million mark

In 2024, the record number of international tourists came from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States showing significant increases in travel to the islands.

Indian princes at Australian Jamboree, legacy of scouting adventure continues in Queensland at AJ2025

Scouts worldwide eagerly prepare for AJ2025, a grand gathering from 6–15 January at Queensland's Maryborough Showgrounds.

Melbourne fires under investigation as suspicious after major blazes close roads

Social media footage showed flames ravaging the storage facility, engulfing nearby trees and creating a massive plume of black smoke above the city.

Suspect charged in Virgin Airlines crew member alleged sexual assault and theft in Fiji

The case may be referred to the High Court in Lautoka due to its severity and the charged suspect faces severe penalties if convicted.

Australia needs better ways of storing renewable electricity for later. That’s where ‘flow batteries’ can help

Flow batteries can feed energy back to the grid for up to 12 hours – much longer than lithium-ion batteries which only last four to six hours.

Hindu temple fire devastates Melbourne Indian community

FRV investigators have confirmed that the fire was caused by an electrical mishap, with no foul play involved, as stated in a Facebook post by Guruji Mandir.

Albanese’s new year gift, Australian passport world’s most expensive

The steep price puts Australia at the top of the global list for passport expenses, ahead of Mexico ($353.90), the United States ($252.72), and New Zealand ($193).

Indian teen becomes youngest to conquer seven peaks across continents, including Australia

This extraordinary feat includes her October 2018 ascent of Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak in Australia, which she described as a significant milestone in her mountaineering journey.

Victoria’s mobile pill testing service wins over young festivalgoers

Run by The Loop Australia and Harm Reduction Victoria in partnership with Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS), the service tested up to 200 samples daily, making it the most efficient pill testing initiative in the country.

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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