India's GDP growth for FY24 also beat expectations with the Indian economy growing at a staggering 8.2%.

Two ministers acknowledged the significant progress in defence cooperation under the comprehensive strategic partnership framework.

This conference, the first of its kind in 20 years, serves as a crucial platform to address the pressing challenges and core issues faced by Pacific media.

Some crew members were caught smuggling high-value dutiable goods and undeclared currency, violating Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing legislation.

This surge represents a 31 per cent year-on-year growth in the region.

The victim, who was in Australia to celebrate his daughter's 25th wedding anniversary, was described by his grieving family as a "lovely family man" who always cared for his loved ones.

The teen's motivations were not religious but stemmed from exposure to extreme violent content online.

"The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund has delivered more than 360 collaborative research projects in the past 18 years."

Government of India have announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the families of the seriously injured.

As Governor-General, Mostyn will serve a five-year term, acting as the monarch's representative in Australia.