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Australia Strengthens Defence Ties with India Through Participation in Exercise Tarang Shakti 24

The exercise aims to enhance tactical interoperability, mutual understanding of military operations, and international defence relations among the participating forces.

Sextortion reports decline, but concerns for children’s online safety persist

In the first half of 2024, the ACCCE received 560 reports of sextortion, averaging 93 reports per month, a sharp decline from the 300 monthly reports seen throughout 2023.

NSW opens applications for Stronger Together Project Grant program

The project grants funding ranges from $20,000 to $50,000 for delivery during 2025

Do you know more than 200 AFP officers are protecting Australians from offshore

In total, the AFP has a presence in 35 countries, through 36 separate bases from Bogota to Beijing, as well as eight police development partnerships in the Pacific region.

Queensland man charged for alleged assault at Perth Airport

The man allegedly lunged toward an airline staff member when being removed from the flight, contacting him in the groin area with his hand.

No restrictions on India’s Queer community to open joint bank accounts and nominate partners

This clarification follows the Supreme Court's October 2023 ruling in the case of Supriyo Chakraborty and another vs Union of India, which directed the government to consider equal entitlements for queer partners.

Muhammad Rasheed sentenced to 17 years in jail for Australia’s worst online sexual abuse case

Rasheed, who operated from his bedroom in his family home, targeted 286 young girls across 20 countries, using deception and blackmail to force them into performing sexual acts on camera.

Pair jailed over $36,000 card shimming scam

The $12,935 in cash, multiple shimming devices, false identity documents, electronic devices, card readers and SIM cards have been forfeited to the Crown

India’s Teghbir Singh becomes youngest Asian to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro

“Whenever the climb got tough, I chanted ‘Wahe Guru,’ which gave me strength to keep going.”

Australia commits $400 million to Pacific Policing Initiative

The PPI will boost the capability of Pacific nations to meet law and order and internal security requirements, and to support each other in times of need.

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29-year-old Robin stands trial over Navjeet Singh’s fatal stabbing in Melbourne

Robin allegedly attacked his housemate Shawan Singh with a kitchen knife at a rented home in Ormond, before turning on Navjeet Singh, who had intervened.

Australian farmers gain tool to measure environmental footprint

The tool allows farmers, advisers, and finance-sector partners to assess farm performance against regional benchmarks and track changes in emissions over time.

Popular Australian vlogger says India is a must-visit destination for every traveller

Posting to his followers, he called India “the safest, most affordable and diverse place to travel to”, urging people of all ages to experience it for themselves.
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