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Aussie mine rescue hero Prof. Arnold Dix meets little Indian fan

In 2023, a Pondicherry schoolgirl dressed as Prof. Arnold Dix for a fancy dress competition. A year later, Dix honoured his promise to visit her, her family, and her school.

COP29 seals $460bn deal amid India’s criticism, island nations’ walkout, and Australia accused of climate ‘lip service’

The COP29 climate summit concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a landmark agreement to channel over $460 billion annually towards helping developing nations combat the...

Tarneit driver fined $800 for tossing lit cigarette on highway

Victorian drivers face fines of up to $790 for dropping lit cigarettes, with the EPA issuing approximately 10,000 litter fines annually.

Farmer’s $680K “vegetable cash” seized and forfeited in AFP crackdown

The farmer claimed the money was from cash payments collected in Adelaide as part of his vegetable-growing business.

Taxi driver Bahal Singh Chahal to contest alleged Adelaide crash “all the way” to trial

The 4-year-old boy was rushed to the Women's and Children's Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Snake delays Virgin Broome-Perth flight, TV star helps capture Stimson’s python

Stimson’s pythons are a common sight in northern Australia, especially during warmer months.

Trudeau’s intelligence advisor debunks “inaccurate” reports allegedly linking Modi government to Canada-based Khalistani Nijjar’s killing

"The Government of India strongly rejects these preposterous imputations and ascribes them to the political agenda of the Trudeau Government that is centered around vote bank politics."

Australia delivers state-of-the-art vessel RFNS Timo, boosting Fiji’s maritime capabilities

The name honours Able Seaman Timo Puamau, a Fijian sailor who died during World War II.

UK man charged over alleged Melbourne Airport drug smuggling

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) were called to the airport yesterday morning when the man, en route to Bali, Indonesia, aroused suspicion.

Australia and India take defence ties to a higher level with air-to-air refuelling pact

Under the pact, the RAAF’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft will be authorised to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft, enhancing operational flexibility and interoperability.

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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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