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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NZTA is now contacting the individuals involved to advise them that their licences have been revoked and must be surrendered.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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Victorians reclaim $300 million as container recycling scheme hits 3 billion milestone

The scheme has now diverted three billion containers from landfill and transformed them into new products, while creating around 600 jobs in the recycling sector.

Declining support for Albanese as voter backlash propels One Nation ahead of Labor and Liberals

Nationally, the party now trails only Labor in primary vote share, outperforming the Coalition in every state except Victoria.

Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs ‑ and secondhand cars are in high demand

Manufacturer order books are filling up, EV subscription services are full and wait times have blown out to months for popular models.
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