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Fertility crisis may fuel migration as Australia’s baby recession grows

Over the past decade, the median age of mothers has risen by 1.2 years, and fathers by 0.9 years.

Indian-origin man exonerated of murder in US after 43 years now faces possible deportation

Vedam, Pennsylvania’s longest-incarcerated person to be cleared of a crime, had been convicted in 1983 for the murder of 19-year-old college student Tom Kinser, whose body was found nine months after he disappeared in 1980.

Powerhouse Castle Hill lights up for Diwali celebrating the spirit of culture and community

“Powerhouse Castle Hill will transform for the festival of lights, with a vibrant lineup of Indian talent and objects from the Powerhouse Collection”

Liberal MP’s Guru Nanak Lake parliamentary motion reopens old wounds in Victorian Sikh community and exposes party split

The lake, previously informally known as Berwick Springs Lake, had no official gazetted name before being designated Guru Nanak Lake in 2023.

Australia and US deepen defence ties with guided weapons co-production deal

PrSM, a long-range missile with a maximum range beyond 500 kilometres, is crucial to strengthening Australia’s land and maritime strike capability.

Australia faces rising cyber threats as report warns of growing attacks on businesses and individuals

“Most cyber incidents are preventable” through simple steps such as installing software updates, using unique passphrases, enabling multifactor authentication, and avoiding unsolicited calls.

Fiji pushes sustainable growth and regional cooperation agenda at IMF and Commonwealth meetings

The IMF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small island economies through sustainable economic policies and regional engagement.

21-year-old truck driver escapes injury as chicken truck overturns on railway line

It is reported that the driver will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Dodgy drivers face ban under Victoria’s new taxi and ride-share laws

Offences include overcharging, refusing to use the meter, and denying service to passengers with assistance animals. Safe Transport Victoria will also publish disciplinary actions on its public register to signal that illegal behaviour will not be tolerated.

Himatjit Singh Kahlon meth beer case sees $36 million Auckland properties frozen

Himatjit Singh Kahlon, 42, was sentenced to 21 years for manslaughter and methamphetamine supply after a fatal Honey House Beer, part of a Canadian meth shipment, caused a young man’s death.

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Pakistani man pleads guilty plotting terror attack on Jewish centre, faces life sentence

He later shifted his focus to a specific Jewish centre in Brooklyn, identifying a location within the building where he intended to carry out the attack.

India ramps up A$ 49 billion infrastructure project to become super exporter of energy and petrochemical products

Together, these projects reflect India’s commitment to expanding its energy infrastructure, supporting local development

University spent nearly $1.5 million on executive coach as staff and courses faced cuts, reveals report

It is reported that UTS had been addressing recurring budget deficits, with revised plans resulting in reductions of approximately 120 academic roles, 143 courses, and 839 subjects
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