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More than $170k penalties in pay slip breaches; 110 investigations continue against agriculture farms

Site inspections target employers in 15 ‘hot spot’ regions where FWO intelligence suggests non-compliance may be common.

Australia is facing a 450,000-tonne mountain of used solar panels

Even when not reusable, PV panels include valuable materials that can be recovered.

Women solicitors outnumber men; more work needed to increase representation of Indigenous and Asians

As of October 2022, there were 90,329 solicitors practising in Australia, an increase of 32,752 (57 percent) since 2011.

With rising interest rates people cutting down on food spending

The CommBank HSI Index was led lower by reduced spending intentions in home buying, health & fitness, transport and household services.

Indian diaspora celebrates 100th episode of PM Modi’s “Mann Ki Baat” at 150 locations across Australia

"By interacting with all sections of the society in India and abroad Modi has proved that a good leader alone can make a significant change and lead the nation towards growth."

Victoria to begin Digital Driver’s Licences trial in July; statewide implementation in 2024

Digital licences will automatically reveal if a licence has been revoked or suspended but will still be available for use to prove identity or age when it is not active.

9 years jail for Sydney man involved in $105 million tax fraud

he syndicate responsible for this large-scale and organised tax fraud conspiracy was dismantled as part of Operation Elbrus.

Western Australia jails man for aggravated child abuse offences

AFP Superintendent Peter Chwal said the sentencing outcome was significant as it was the first time an offender had been charged in Western Australia with aggravated child abuse offences.

Sydney Hindu BAPS Swaminarayan Temple Vandalised by Khalistani Goons

"Who in their right mind would do this to our peaceful temple community."

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Indian-origin Adelaide family of four loses home in devastating fire, friends rally for support

While the family is safe, their home has been destroyed and will need to be demolished and rebuilt. Many of their personal belongings were also lost in the fire.

32-year-old Sydney man caught with $618,360 in suitcase sentenced to 16 months over suspected crime proceeds

The man told police the cash was connected to transactions involving tobacco businesses and said he intended to use it to purchase a tobacconist in Perth.

Pitch Black 2026: World’s most powerful air forces converge over Australia

The skies over northern Australia have gone quiet after three weeks of intense multinational air combat training, with Exercise Pitch Black 2026 concluding on...
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