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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.

Alleged drug trafficker arrested after $500,000 cash and drugs found in Sydney apartment

The man was allegedly seen in East Ryde on 20 November 2024 collecting money believed to be tied to criminal activities.

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Sukruti Narayanan makes history as youngest-ever recipient of prestigious Teachers’ Guild of NSW Fellowship in 134 years

Indian Australian educator Sukruti Narayanan has made history by becoming the youngest person ever to be awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Teachers' Guild...

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.
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