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All is (not) well: Minister under pressure to justify nearly $100k New York trip

Under parliamentary travel rules, ministers must ensure value for money, accept personal accountability for international travel decisions, and take every step possible to minimise costs.

“Adult Time” law passes: Victorian children to face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes

Carjacking will also default to the County Court unless a judge finds “substantial and compelling” reasons for it to remain in the youth jurisdiction.

Cocaine worth $9m found hidden in refrigerated container at Port Botany

The haul is estimated to be enough for roughly 135,000 street-level deals.

Indian astronomers discover colossal quasars blasting jets 50 times wider than the Milky Way

The findings emerged from the TIFR GMRT Sky Survey (TGSS), which mapped about 90% of the sky and proved ideal for spotting vast radio-emitting structures billions of light-years away.

Victoria toughens penalties for abusing frontline workers ahead of Christmas rush

Lower-level assaults and threatening behaviour — including profane or obscene language — will attract separate summary offences with penalties of up to six months behind bars.

Illegal Indian migrant truck driver charged over crash that killed newlywed couple in Oregon

Rajinder Kumar, 32, was arrested after the 24 November crash on US Highway 20 near Bend, where his semi-truck and trailer folded across both lanes.

24-year-old woman charged after $312,000 in suspected illicit cash found in Perth Airport luggage

AFP officers searched the bag and allegedly uncovered two black plastic bags filled with bundles of $50 and $100 notes.

Australia’s national AI plan has just been released. Who exactly will benefit?

With this plan, the government promises an inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) economy that protects workers, fills service gaps, and supports local AI development.

Victoria launches new early intervention program to keep at-risk students away from crime

Premier Jacinta Allan said the Early Intervention Sports and Activities Menu, part of the state’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), will offer young people alternatives that could be life-changing.

Four Indian subcontinent origin Station Masters to lead Melbourne’s new underground stations

Christopher Rosario, Kasturi Jathar, Ajit Walia, Khon Hossain, and Eva Loader have been appointed to lead day-to-day operations across the Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac stations.

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Premier Allan confronted by angry residents while door-knocking in her own electorate

One local told 7News they “pretty much closed the door in her face”, while another reportedly described the early campaigning as smelling like “desperation”.

Perth man jailed for 10 years after smuggling cocaine hidden in curry packets

The man received a non-parole period of six years and six months after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of cocaine

India and New Zealand mark 100 years of sporting ties with rugby coaching programme in Odisha

The programme featured leading New Zealand Rugby coaches Allan Bunting, Vania Wolfgramm and Kahu Carey working closely with 35 rugby coaches from across India
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