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‘What are you doing?’: Young man allegedly caught defecating in public

The man filming can be heard shouting in disbelief and demanding to know what the man is doing, insisting he “not do that on the ground”.

More Australians to access fee-free uni-ready courses as government boosts funding

The push to lift enrolments aligns with the Government’s target of increasing the number of students taking these preparatory programs by 40 per cent by 2030 and doubling the figure by 2040.

Neuroscientist Dr Sonu Bhaskar Overall Winner at Asian-Australian Leadership Awards; Dr Amit Sarwal among Media finalists

This year's winners and finalists highlighted the wide-ranging impact and leadership of Asian‑Australians across multiple sectors, reflecting both professional excellence and contributions to the broader community.

Australia seizes global climate leadership as it takes charge of COP31 negotiations

PM Albanese said Australia was “proud to work with Türkiye, a country with whom we share a long history”, to deliver a COP that elevates the Pacific’s voice.

AFP chief to push global crackdown on illicit tobacco and hate groups at INTERPOL summit

Barrett warned that Australia’s ongoing demand for illicit commodities — even amid cost-of-living pressures — was placing “significant pressure in our suburbs” and driving organised crime to use Pacific transit routes.

Prof. Sushil Kumar and Bibhya Sharma appointed as new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

Both have played central roles in mentoring emerging scientists, leading collaborative regional projects, and driving research that supports sustainable development

“Every click is monitored”: Finance workers report growing AI-linked surveillance

Half of all respondents said monitoring was now high or very high, and more than half felt such scrutiny harmed their well-being.

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi erupts after 10,000 years, hits key global flight routes

As the plume travelled eastward across the Red Sea into the airspace above Yemen and Oman, upper-level winds carried ash into flight paths used by airlines linking East Africa with the Middle East, Europe, and India.

From Greek feasts to Cake Picnic: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival returns with 200 events

The festival will also host the Southern Hemisphere debut of Cake Picnic on 21 March, an international sensation built on the simple rule: no cake, no entry.

Indian Ocean territories to receive real-time cyclone alerts through Emergency WA

Emergency WA remains the State’s most trusted platform for emergency updates, recording more than 37 million page views in the past year and over 139 million since its 2016 launch.

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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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