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Cocaine worth $9m found hidden in refrigerated container at Port Botany

The haul is estimated to be enough for roughly 135,000 street-level deals.

Indian astronomers discover colossal quasars blasting jets 50 times wider than the Milky Way

The findings emerged from the TIFR GMRT Sky Survey (TGSS), which mapped about 90% of the sky and proved ideal for spotting vast radio-emitting structures billions of light-years away.

Victoria toughens penalties for abusing frontline workers ahead of Christmas rush

Lower-level assaults and threatening behaviour — including profane or obscene language — will attract separate summary offences with penalties of up to six months behind bars.

Illegal Indian migrant truck driver charged over crash that killed newlywed couple in Oregon

Rajinder Kumar, 32, was arrested after the 24 November crash on US Highway 20 near Bend, where his semi-truck and trailer folded across both lanes.

24-year-old woman charged after $312,000 in suspected illicit cash found in Perth Airport luggage

AFP officers searched the bag and allegedly uncovered two black plastic bags filled with bundles of $50 and $100 notes.

Australia’s national AI plan has just been released. Who exactly will benefit?

With this plan, the government promises an inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) economy that protects workers, fills service gaps, and supports local AI development.

Victoria launches new early intervention program to keep at-risk students away from crime

Premier Jacinta Allan said the Early Intervention Sports and Activities Menu, part of the state’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), will offer young people alternatives that could be life-changing.

Four Indian subcontinent origin Station Masters to lead Melbourne’s new underground stations

Christopher Rosario, Kasturi Jathar, Ajit Walia, Khon Hossain, and Eva Loader have been appointed to lead day-to-day operations across the Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac stations.

AFP Commissioner urges stronger Pacific policing voice ahead of UN summit

“This reflects Australia’s broader commitment, championed continually through the AFP advisor’s work at the UN, to elevating Pacific policing within multilateral forums.”

‘He knew the brakes were faulty’: Court jails truck driver Brett Michael over crash that injured 10 Ballarat students

The impact crushed the rear of the bus, tore it off the road and sent it rolling down a steep embankment, trapping students and staff inside.

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A 13-year-old struck at roundabout, taxi driver under investigation after allegedly leaving scene

The incident remains under investigation, and police have not yet announced any prosecution outcome.

Konstas cut, Maxwell gone: Selectors swing axe as Cricket Australia makes brutal contract call

Perhaps the most surprising omission is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who returned to the Test side during the summer after a long injury lay-off

“I told Preet Singh, if you don’t give me a letter of reference, I might end my life”: Kashyap Patel

“It was a difficult situation for me, as a man with two kids — one nine-year-old and another six-year-old — telling me if I don’t give letters, he may kill himself,”
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