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Fugitive rape-accused Indian legislator Harmit Singh Pathanmajra surfaces in Adelaide, evades arrest

Law enforcement officials told The Australia Today that the case has been referred through diplomatic channels for cooperation from Australian authorities.

20-year-old Queensland woman charged after 39kg of chilli-covered meth found in luggage

“Criminal syndicates are exploiting young travellers who may not understand the risks of importing border-controlled drugs into Australia, all for their own financial gain.”

Australians call for urgent action on soft plastics recycling as National Recycling Week 2025 begins

This year, the message is clear: Australians want soft plastics recycling brought back — smarter, fairer, and stronger than before.

Neo-Nazi rally outside NSW Parliament sparks outrage

In a joint statement, the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board and the NSW Faith Affairs Council condemned the protest, calling it “deeply concerning.”

‘Digital poison’: AFP-Monash University prototype promises to protect Aussies from malicious deepfakes

“Large-scale data poisoning has the potential to slow the rise of AI-generated harmful content, helping police focus on rescuing real children from harm.”

‘Ignored, dismissed, in pain’: Victoria takes bold steps to fix decades of bias in women’s healthcare

Nearly 89% reported that chronic pain damaged their mental health, while 71% said healthcare professionals dismissed or ignored their symptoms.

India and Australia move to fast-track major trade agreement in Melbourne

"Our constructive discussions focussed on unlocking the full potential of the India-Australia economic partnership, including through an ambitious and balanced Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.”

$5.3m Canadian homes owned by couple targeted for seizure over alleged drug-trafficking links

Police allege Aneeza Rehnaaz Ali and Mohammed Saiyad Ali were running a large-scale drug operation across the Lower Mainland and into regional communities.

Five arrested and nearly 700kg of Fijian kava seized in major East Arnhem drug crackdown

“Alcohol, kava and cannabis misuse are directly linked to violence, anti-social behaviour and social harm.”

Truck driver Jashanpreet Singh to face gross negligence charges after deadly crash that killed three in California

21-year-old illegal Indian national Jashanpreet Singh, whose DUI charge was dropped, now faces a case focused on gross negligence over whether he recklessly failed to stop before a fatal crash.

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Victorian Government launches “Easy Electric SEC” to cut household power bills

The “Easy Electric SEC” platform, available from today, is described as a one-stop-shop offering free, simplified advice for households considering electrification upgrades.

Senator Wong signals new era in Quad cooperation ahead of Indian PM Modi’s Australia visit

“India and Australia will continue to work for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”

Auction sales are sliding, banks are tightening loans. But is the budget really the only factor?

Auction clearance rates – the percentage of listed properties successfully sold at auction – fell the week after budget.
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