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Over 300 drivers to re-sit tests after bribery scandal at Auckland VTNZ branch

Police have confirmed to RNZ that they are investigating the allegations. VTNZ, New Zealand’s largest provider of driving tests, said it had taken “decisive and serious action” following the discovery, working closely with NZTA to ensure public safety and test integrity.

Perth hosts first Kabaddi and Sports Cultural Festival celebrating Indian-Australian community spirit

“I used to play Kabaddi in my hometown, school, and university, so it was great to be surrounded by the sport again as a spectator,” said Indian-Australian politician Kevin Michel.

Sai Enterprises fined $35,000 for underpaying international students at Adelaide petrol station

The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $35,000 penalty on Sai Enterprises Pty Ltd, which previously ran the outlet, and a $3,500 penalty on the outlet’s former manager, Raman Monga.

Nepali community in Fiji praised for preserving culture and traditions

“Your culture, tradition, religion, language, food and dress – these are essential components of your identity. Preserve them, and preserve your Nepali heritage.”

India and Australia to enhance information sharing and joint defence activities under three key agreements

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a two-day official visit to Australia at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, marking five years of the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

28-year-old international driver charged after near-miss on Indian Ocean Drive

“Any international driver that comes across something like that, they think they can just overtake anytime and don’t understand the double-lined system.”

Albanese and Marape seal historic Australia–Papua New Guinea defence treaty

The Alliance is Australia’s first in more than 70 years and Papua New Guinea’s first with any country.

Australia–India partnership takes root in Nashik’s growing agtech hub

Austrade also announced that it will soon release an Australia–India Agtech Business Opportunities Report to map new areas of synergy between the two nations.

India and Nepal unite as deadly monsoon disasters kill more than 60

Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki thanked PM Modi for his solidarity, saying, “The support from our friendly neighbour, India, in this difficult time is deeply appreciated by the people and Government of Nepal.”

Wage theft doubles in Australia as $1.76 billion returned to workers over the past five years

Casual employees, younger workers, and those in hospitality and service industries are particularly vulnerable, often missing out on entitlements such as overtime, penalty rates, superannuation, and other allowances.

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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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