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Top schools revealed as 2024 NAPLAN results show academic hotspots across Australia

From Tasmania to Queensland, independent analysis of Year 5 and Year 9 scores has identified high achievers while exposing ongoing educational disparities.

Indian man charged with allegedly forcing way onto aircraft and assaulting security at Sydney Airport

If found guilty, the offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.

Deepak-Raj Gupta and Amritha Zacharia to lead AIBC, vow to boost Australia-India trade ties

The new leadership team expresses heartfelt gratitude to outgoing National Chair Jodi McKay and Vice Chair Ravneet Pawha for their exceptional contributions during a pivotal period in Australia-India relations.

More beef between China and Australia as trade restrictions lift

China’s removal of the final trade restrictions marks a return to business as usual for Australian beef and veal exports, which reached $2.2 billion in 2023-24.

Australian women researchers join hands with Indian STEM experts

This announcement follows the earlier selection of five Indian women researchers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, who will conduct research in Australia under the same exchange program.

500kg of cocaine destroyed as Australia and PNG celebrate major drug bust

The investigation uncovered a syndicate attempting to smuggle the drugs into Queensland.

Pro-Khalistan extremist allegedly attempt assassination of former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister at Golden Temple

The accused, Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani militant and active member of the pro-Khalistan organisation Dal Khalsa, fired a gunshot that missed Badal and struck a wall.

Raj in trouble over false police report after car bogged at popular beach

The car, left stranded during high tide, drew significant attention from early morning beachgoers.

Playing Russian roulette: Australians warned of deadly nitazene epidemic

Nitazenes come in various forms, including powders, tablets, nasal sprays, and vape liquids, and are often misrepresented as non-opioid substances.

Too many Australian students don’t have the basic technology they need for school – here are 5 ways to fix this

Students need to have an appropriate device to work on – such as a laptop or computer, fast internet and adequate data.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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