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Auckland couple avoid jail after years of assaulting children with broom and metal poles

The pair were sentenced to nine months’ home detention by Judge Richard McIlraith after admitting multiple child abuse-related offences.

Ministers meet in Canberra to advance new Australia-PNG alliance

“Australia and Papua New Guinea are the oldest of friends, closest of neighbours, and soon-to-be, newest of allies. Today, we take our first steps in shaping a peaceful, stable and prosperous Blue Pacific.”

‘He likes Australians’: Albanese extends warm invite to Trump

When asked about ongoing tariff tensions, Albanese said he raised the issue directly with the President.

AFP’s ClickFit campaign urges Aussies to think before they click

“Just like drivers learn to spot hazards on the road, we want online users to recognise the warning signs of cybercrime.”

Victoria invests $30m to open up forests for locals and tourists

The investment will unlock 1.8 million hectares of forest, improve trails and campgrounds, and enhance key sites.

Australia empowers Indo-Pacific innovators to reinvent plastic waste

From turning ghost nets into recycled pellets to developing sprayable biodegradable mulch for sustainable farming, IPPIN projects are giving waste a second life.

Victoria to give students and staff a stronger say in university governance

The government says the reforms will strengthen Victoria’s reputation for quality education while giving staff and students more influence in shaping their universities’ futures.

Melbourne stabbing victim’s family criticises slow government response

CCTV footage shows the accused, 32-year-old Lauren Darul, running up behind Lai and stabbing her in the chest, causing serious internal injuries that required emergency treatment.

Prime Minister Rabuka encourages Fijians to embrace Diwali’s message of unity

“Diwali now calls us to continue that journey by nurturing the light within us — the light of truth, compassion, and justice.”

India busts cross-border weapon smuggling network linked to Canada and Pakistan

Punjab Police arrested Amarbir Singh, who had recently returned from Canada and was allegedly in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers. During the raid, officers recovered six pistols, 11 magazines, and 111 live cartridges.

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Australia move leaves Nepal’s volleyball star Punam Chand facing police action

According to local reports, Chand had previously been warned but did not respond, leading authorities to escalate the matter publicly.

Dangerous baby bottle self-feeding devices permanently banned across Australia

While no infant deaths associated with the products have been recorded in Australia, overseas incidents played a major role in driving regulatory action.

The 28-Meeting Diplomacy: How India and Australia Built Strategic Chemistry

When two countries keep returning to the table repeatedly, it usually means one thing: both believe the future may depend on that relationship.
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