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Pacific nations sound the alarm on sea-level rise, again. Is anybody listening?

Many Pacific island nations sit just a few meters above sea level, leaving them at risk of flooding, storm surges and coastal erosion that are forecast to increase in frequency as the planet warms.

Cybercrime awareness month kicks off with recovery of $777,000 in Business Email Scam

BEC scams, a sophisticated form of fraud, involve cybercriminals manipulating financial transactions by either hacking into or creating nearly identical email addresses to intercept large sums of money.

Pakistani National Khizar Hayat pleads guilty to desecrating Gutka Sahib, and posting video to TikTok

He has been granted strict bail on a $10,000 personal undertaking, which includes a ban from using social media, a requirement to report to police daily

Australia and India unite in global effort to combat illicit WMD trade

The event, held from 24 to 27 September in Sydney, was part of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), a global partnership focused on preventing the spread of WMD-related materials.

Illicit drugs worth almost $28 million seized from two foreign nationals at Sydney Airport

AFP Acting Sydney Airport Police Commander Dom Stephenson said illicit substances, including cocaine and methamphetamine, inflicted misery on the Australian community.

What do schools and teachers think of AI in classrooms?

While there has been a lot of discussion about what is happening in universities, there has been less attention given to schools.

‘Super Naari – A Period Equity Initiative’ launched in NSW Parliament commemorating Mahatma Gandhi

An initiative of the Saroni Roy Foundation, 'Mission: 1 Million Super Naaris' is to create opportunities and equitable access to basic human rights for girls and women.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s statue defaced by pro-Palestinian protesters, sparks outrage in Indian Diaspora

The Hindu American Foundation has issued a statement calling the attack on Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue "a hate crime."

Australia honours police officers who gave their lives in service

Held annually on 29 September, this solemn day is dedicated to commemorating officers from Australia and the South West Pacific who were killed while on duty or as a result of their duties.

Australia’s air and tourism industries need government-backed insolvency insurance. Here’s why

In May, Bonza collapsed after less than a year of operation. And more recently, services operated by REX (Regional Air Express) between capital cities stopped and its regional services are under pressure.

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Coalition vows to cap top public sector pay as election battle over spending intensifies

Wilson said the savings generated from the cap, estimated at more than $20 million over the next decade, would be redirected toward essential services

Australia’s largest gallery to host exhibition on Hindu god Vishnu’s avatars

“Vishnu’s avatars are responsive, dynamic and shaped by the cultures and communities that embrace them – whether in centuries past or today.”

How a 90s Hindi pop hit turned Australia’s iconic animal into a youth trend in India

Teenagers in India began carrying small koala soft toys clipped to their pockets, turning the cuddly Australian animal into a symbol of youthful charm and romance.
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