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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.

Sydney man charged over $650,000 transfers to Iranian banks in breach of sanctions

The ASO emphasises that sanctions contraventions are serious criminal offences and continues to monitor remittance companies and the broader financial sector.

Sydney Opera House glows gold as NSW celebrates Diwali with joy, unity and colour

One of Diwali’s messages is that good triumphs over evil — that we must come together in joy and unity, working together to overcome darkness and division.”

Only Hindu hostage of Hamas, Nepali student Bipin Joshi, confirmed dead in Gaza

“My name is Bipin Joshi. I am from Nepal. I am 23 years old. I came here for the ‘Learn and Earn’ program. I work on a citrus and lemon farm.”

California’s Governor Newsom blocks divisive Bill SB509 after Hindu and Indian-American community backlash

SB 509 aimed to train officers to recognise and respond to so-called transnational repression — defined as harassment, intimidation, or violence directed by foreign governments against individuals abroad.

Canada and India rebuild diplomatic bridges with new roadmap for trade and technology collaboration

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand described her meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as focused on “building on the momentum” from their leaders’ encounter earlier this year at the G7 Summit.

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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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