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Australian woman fined after disruptive behaviour on flight to Fiji

Police confirmed that Bank was intoxicated and causing a disturbance, including alleged racist and vulgar comments directed at crew members.

Rajmallan Thiagarajan named Young Citizen of the Year at Ryde awards

Rajmallan, a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, was awarded for their inspiring leadership in raising $45,000 for leukemia research through the World’s Greatest Shave at Epping Boys High School.

Albanese unveils $10,000 apprentice boost to tackle housing crisis

The program, set to begin on 1 July 2025, will provide eligible apprentices with payments in instalments at six, 12, 24, and 36 months, as well as upon completion of their training.

Tasmanian expertise powering India’s clean energy and net zero journey

At COP26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s target of achieving net zero emissions by 2070.

Auckland samosa seller fined thousands for food safety lapses

As per report, the company also faced further penalties, with manager Bhavesh Soma fined $3,000 for providing false information to a food safety officer.

Albanese’s $2 billion boost to power Australia’s renewable energy future

It is expected to unlock $6 billion in private investment, driving innovation and supporting Australia’s ambitions to become a renewable energy superpower.

Travellers caught with 70,000 undeclared cigarettes deported home

Authorities estimate the avoided taxes would have exceeded $940,000.

Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta takes charge after presenting credentials to President of Fiji

The bilateral relationship between India and Fiji has been characterised by strong ties in areas such as trade, agriculture, education, and climate change.

Ishtpal Singh charged with his ‘friend’ Anmol Bajwa’s murder at playground

His defence lawyer, Michael Haralambous, informed the court that Singh had never been in custody before and required antidepressant medication.

Queensland Premier’s post about strengthening ties with India flooded with racist comments

“So much disgusting, despicable racism in majority of comments here.”

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Fake Home Affairs officers knock on doors, Australians warned of new immigration scam

The Department of Home Affairs stressed that genuine Home Affairs officers do not visit people’s homes to collect photographs, fingerprints or other biometric information.

Fiji deports Indian fugitive wanted in $555,000 investment fraud case

Authorities allege Kalokhe and his associates attracted investors by offering unusually high and guaranteed returns through investment schemes, collecting substantial amounts of money before allegedly diverting the funds.

“We support a free and open Indo-Pacific”: IAF Group Captain Arun Kumar on India–Australia ties at Exercise Pitch Black

Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Force's largest multinational air combat exercise, hosted out of Darwin since 1983. The 2026 edition runs...
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