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