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Dr Vikram Sharma and Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo win prestigious 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

“Each year the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science highlight our country’s exceptional achievements. Australia is a powerhouse of science, innovation and research which has a global impact.”

WA objects to interim cut in skilled-migration allocations for 2025–26

Premier Cook argues that such a cut would limit Western Australia’s ability to secure the skilled workers it needs and risk slowing economic growth.

Australian climber dies attempting to climb Nepal’s 7,126-metre peak Himlung Himal

Multiple attempts to reach him failed before Chin Tark Chan, 49, died below Camp 3 at approximately 6,500 metres.

24-year-old charged over 700kg meth shipment hidden in dates

The shipment had been loaded in the United Arab Emirates, with investigators believing it originated elsewhere in the Middle East.

“Deeply concerning”: Mass stabbing leaves nine people in critical condition, two men arrested

Armed officers stopped the train at Huntingdon Station, about 120 kilometres north of London, where two men were arrested.

Khalistani thugs attempt to disrupt Diljit Dosanjh’s Melbourne concert, hurl abuse at Sikh fans

"We had planned a flash-mob dance outside the stadium, but we had to cancel it because of the threats issued via loudspeakers by Khalistani goons right across the road.”

Victoria powers ahead with fast-tracked solar and battery projects to cut energy costs

The Meadow Creek solar farm will produce enough electricity to power 140,000 homes, while the 250-megawatt battery will support peak demand for around 85,000 homes.

22-year-old man charged over alleged cocaine import hidden in ‘conveyor belt gear’ package

Investigators say the 22-year-old man twice contacted the freight forwarder to inquire about the shipment.

A dazzling celebration of culture, community, and innovation at the 2025 APOC Awards

Founded by Vineti Anand, APOC is a community-led organisation dedicated to uplifting professionals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Indian-origin CEO accused of $500 million loan fraud, allegedly faked Telstra contracts to mislead BlackRock

The alleged scheme began to unravel in July 2025 when an HPS employee noticed irregularities in email domains during a routine verification process.

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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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