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Passengers urged to behave responsibly and avoid suspicious behaviour at airports

“People who are unruly on aircraft should understand that this may mean they will not be allowed to travel and will impact their family holiday plans and also impact fellow passengers.” 

Australian parents want schools to teach more sex education from an earlier age

Age-appropriate consent education is mandatory as of 2023, from the first year of schooling to year 10.

AFP launches new technology platform to manage investigations into the next decade

AFP Assistant Commissioner Nigel Ryan said that under the AFP's Capability Framework, delivering the IMS is a top priority for the organisation.

Indian international tourists key to record $14 billion spending in Western Australia

About half of the state’s international visitors were from the UK, Singapore, New Zealand and India.

Australia and India to race for space together; more than $20 million in grants available

This collaboration will enable Australian businesses and research organisations to conduct joint projects and build closer relationships with the Indian space sector.

336 kilograms of heroin seized in second largest-ever drugs bust in Australia

“The alleged criminals behind this import in Australian and overseas are now more than $268 million out of pocket and an alleged key member of their syndicate is facing life imprisonment.”

Vehicle repair company faces court for allegedly underpaying about $19k to worker

"Any employees with concerns about their pay or entitlements should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for free advice and assistance.”

Has GPT-4 really passed the startling threshold of human-level artificial intelligence?

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has unabashedly declared its pursuit of AGI.

Former fruit and vegetable shop owner in court for allegedly not back-paying two part-time workers

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said the regulator would continue to enforce workplace laws and take business operators to court where lawful requests are not complied with.

$14 million worth of heroin found in model truck

Thirty-five kilograms of heroin has an estimated wholesale value of about $10 million and a street value of more than $14 million.

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PM Carney heads to Australia after India and Canada reset ties with uranium deal and trade talks

Officials also pointed to major investment links already in place, with Canadian pension funds said to have invested about $100 billion in India.

Senate censured Pauline Hanson on ‘No good Muslims’ remarks, Coalition says it should be reserved for parliament conduct

Foreign Minister Penny Wong moved the motion on Tuesday, condemning Hanson’s remarks as “inflammatory and divisive” and reaffirming parliament’s support for migrant communities.

Australian women earn less than men in every major industry

More than half of Australia’s workforce is employed in industries where at least 60 per cent of workers are of one gender, highlighting the persistence of occupational segregation.
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