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55-year-old man charged for allegedly seeking sexually explicit images from undercover cop

The report alleged that an online user was seeking sexually explicit images from a person believed to be a 14-year-old girl in the US.

Australia recognises Palestine as DFAT issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning over terror, kidnapping and Sharia law dangers

The Smartraveller page warns of terrorism, kidnapping and violent unrest, while also citing Sharia law in Gaza, the death penalty, restrictions on same-sex relationships, and strict rules on dress and behaviour.

A $100 million fine for ‘appalling’ predatory sales practices caps a horror week for Optus

More than 400 people were pressured or misled into buying phones or contracts they didn’t want, couldn’t afford – or in some cases couldn’t even use.

Four-decade police veteran Mal Lanyon appointed as NSW’s 24th commissioner

Over his career, he has spearheaded operations against organised crime and domestic violence offenders, overseen metropolitan policing, and played central roles in emergency management.

Perth Airport evacuated after smoke alarm triggers flight delays

The alarm forced travellers to exit the building, with all passengers required to be re-screened before re-entering.

Childcare worker Arvind Ajay Singh, accused of raping four-year-old, leaves Australia before trial

39-year-old Arvind Ajay Singh was remanded in custody before being granted bail in April 2023, with strict conditions including the surrender of his passport.

71-year-old man charged after alleged indecent assault on flight from US

The woman told airline crew on the 22 September flight that the man had allegedly touched her inappropriately and reached inside her clothes while she was trying to sleep.

Indian and Chinese visitors push Victoria tourism to record $43.7 billion

Victoria led all states in visitors, nights, and expenditure from the Indian market, with spending up a staggering 78.9 per cent compared to last year.

“Unacceptable”: More than 100,000 rejected asylum seekers refuse to leave Australia

Number of rejected asylum seekers remaining in the country has surged past 100,000 for the first time.

Albanese urges US investors to back a ‘Future Made in Australia’

The Prime Minister emphasised Australia’s vast deposits of lithium, nickel, zinc and rare earths, as well as its status as the world’s sunniest continent.

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Premier Jacinta Allan refuses to resign as Deputy Premier Ben Carroll launches challenge for leadership

He had met Ms Allan and informed her that he would nominate for the leadership, arguing the consequences of the November election were too serious to ignore.

Devotees celebrate 125 years of Ram Leela tradition at historic Baba Ragho Vishnu Kuti Hindu Temple in Fiji

Thousands of devotees gathered at Baba Ragho Vishnu Kuti Temple in Sawani, Nausori, to mark the 125th anniversary celebrations of one of Fiji’s historic...

Adelaide Sikh gurudwara destroyed in devastating fire, explosions trigger building collapse

Authorities said firefighters successfully prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring properties
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