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Gangs smuggling cocaine in refrigerated containers bound for Australia

The joint investigation has revealed criminal syndicates are using legitimate businesses importing goods via Sydney from or through Panama to smuggle cocaine.

AI can’t do your Christmas shopping just yet – but next year might be different

In the two years since ChatGPT launched, we have seen wave after wave of AI products and features promising to save us from mundane tasks.

Eight convicted over Samuel Paty’s beheading after online hate campaign in France

Samuel Paty, 47, was beheaded outside his school in Conflans-Saint-Honorine on 16 October 2020 by radicalised Chechen Abdoullakh Anzorov after showing Prophet Muhammad caricatures during a free expression lesson.

An unusual program enabling Pacific agricultural transformation

ACIAR’s research-for-development agenda fosters partnerships between Australian researchers and those in developing countries.

Parents urged to act as youth radicalisation risk grows through online extremist content

Investigators have noted a rise in disturbing content, including hate speech, misinformation, and violent imagery intended to incite emotional reactions, group action, and even terrorism.

50-year-old Saudi doctor arrested after Christmas market attack in Germany, killing two and injuring dozens

Magdeburg’s mayor and Saxony-Anhalt’s officials quickly labelled the incident as a terror attack, with over 15 of the injured in critical condition.

Stitt and Dimopoulos celebrate the cultural legacy of Melbourne’s Sri Venkata Krishna Brundavana temple

The visit of the two ministers underscored the shared values of support and perseverance, which are central to both the Indian and Greek communities, and a cornerstone of Australian philosophy.

Sri Lankan man charged over alleged indecency on flight to Melbourne

“All travellers have the right to feel safe, and the AFP has zero tolerance for any form of inappropriate or offensive behaviour, including on board an aircraft.”

“Family with connected futures”: Australia and Solomon Islands strengthen ties with major police support package

The move underscores Australia's role as Solomon Islands’ security partner of choice and builds on decades of cooperation in areas such as policing, defence, and disaster relief.

Heading on an overseas holiday? The Australian dollar tumbles – but it’s not all bad news

The Australian dollar plummeted despite the fact that the Federal Reserve has recently cut rates three times.

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Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.

India-New Zealand trade deal to be signed today puts carpets, skills and investment in spotlight

India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today on April 27, 2026, marking a major step forward...

Truck driver steals nearly $3,000 in fuel from service station in brazen theft

Owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the identification of the alleged offender.
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