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Tough new laws with increased penalties to tackle knife crime in NSW

Wanding powers can be used in areas where knife crime or possession offences have occurred within the last year.

Fiji drug bust highlights AFP’s global success in seizing 39 tonnes of illicit substances

The top contributors to drug seizures bound for Australia in the past financial year were Myanmar with 20,561kg, Fiji with 4,270kg, Colombia with 4,071kg, and Mexico with 3,957kg.

Swati Dave makes history as first Indian-origin member of Reserve Bank of Australia Board

Currently the Chair of the Centre for Australia-India Relations, Dave brings over three decades of leadership experience across the public and private sectors.

Australia remembers the Lindt Café siege that shocked a nation

The attack, carried out by self-styled Islamic State supporter Man Haron Monis, saw 18 people taken hostage at the café.

Bali Five return to Australia after 19 years in Indonesian prison

Two ringleaders, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, were executed by firing squad in 2015, sparking diplomatic tensions between Australia and Indonesia.

Canadian man charged after 11kg cocaine bust at Sydney Airport

“This was a brazen attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of cocaine into Australia, which could have resulted in untold damage had it reached our community.”

India unveils $1 billion worth of projects ahead of world’s largest Hindu gathering

The Maha Kumbh, the world’s largest Hindu gathering, will take place in Prayagraj from 13 January to 26 February 2025.

Melbourne man charged for displaying Hizballah flag during protest

Legislation introduced in January 2024 prohibits the display of symbols linked to terrorist organisations, including the Hizballah flag.

Melbourne money mule sentenced for laundering over $200k stolen from businesses

Among the frauds, more than $17,000 was traced to a BEC scam targeting an Australian construction company.

CBA and ICICI partner to enhance Australia-India business and migrant banking services

To promote understanding and growth, CBA is hosting workshops in Sydney and Brisbane this week, with ICICI Bank participating to provide further insights for customers exploring opportunities in the Australia-India corridor.

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With a decade of service, Indian-origin CFA firefighter takes on 28-floor charity climb for the ninth time

The event aims to raise $1 million for Lifeline Australia, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and the 000 Foundation, while also raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among firefighters and other emergency service personnel.

Trump is hailing it as a ‘breakthrough’, but will Hamas actually disarm in Gaza?

Trump said Hamas’ disarmament would allow for a Palestinian committee to take over governing in Gaza and Israel’s military withdrawal from the enclave, as mandated under his 20-point peace plan, to which Hamas and Israel agreed last October.

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.
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