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Fake overseas documents lead New Zealand to cancel 440 commercial driver licences

NZTA is now contacting the individuals involved to advise them that their licences have been revoked and must be surrendered.

Jetstar’s return to Avalon brings Bali flights, jobs and major upgrades

Premier Jacinta Allan joined key ministers, Melbourne Avalon Airport CEO Ari Suss and Jetstar executives to confirm that international flights from Avalon to Bali will resume from March, alongside the restart of the domestic Adelaide route and extra services to Brisbane.

Eight-year-old Indian-origin boy drowns in Shepparton display home pool

Neighbours told media that the boy had wandered away from a nearby family birthday celebration.

Parminder Singh jailed for 14 years over rape and exploitation of migrant workers in New Zealand

Parminder Singh, an Indian national who migrated to New Zealand in 1998, was convicted on five counts of rape, two counts of sexual violation, one charge of stupefying a victim, and two charges of exploiting temporary workers.

Australia and Fiji step up joint push for digital safety and misinformation control

Fiji's Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya, met with Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Peter Roberts, to discuss growing regional concerns around cyber safety and the rapid spread of false information online.

Partnership and Prosperity: AIBC Victoria Annual Address showcases growing India–Victoria trade, culture and innovation links

The next decade holds immense potential, and AIBC will continue to be the bridge that connects business, culture, and innovation.

Australian and Sri Lankan education leaders chart new future after 10-day, three-city mission

Beginning in the nation’s capital, the delegation highlighted Sri Lanka’s emergence as a mature and dynamic higher education landscape.

New Pacific Media journal launches with focus on regional challenges and future of independent journalism

The journal draws on research presented at the first Pacific International Media Conference in 20 years, held at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva in July last year.

Australian researchers launch new tool to outsmart rapidly evolving audio deepfakes

Audio deepfakes have become a serious cybercrime threat, with criminals using cloned voices to bypass voice biometrics, impersonate public figures and spread disinformation.

ANZAC Jawan Remembrance Day marks shared sacrifice of Indian and Australian soldiers

Each year, its ceremony serves as a powerful testament to how remembrance continues to bridge nations, generations, and faiths in shared respect.

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Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy plot in nation’s capital

A 25-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday and are due to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.

Victoria Police search man over lewd act at busy bus stop

Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.

School shooting in Canada leaves 10 dead, dozens injured

Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.
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