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Westpac joins major banks in job-slashing digital push, union outraged by 200 cuts

The bank confirmed it will phase out the positions over the next 12 months, replacing them with concierges who will steer customers towards its app, ATMs and online banking.

Fiji government reaffirms support for truth and reconciliation process addressing coup years

Established by Parliament in December 2024, the FTRC is tasked with facilitating open, safe and inclusive truth-telling around Fiji’s coup years of 1987, 2000 and 2006.

Melbourne lawyer jailed for complex fraud to help business owners knowingly avoid bankruptcy

The 68-year-old used his law firm to invent fictitious personal debts for two clients, allowing them to secure favourable outcomes during bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.

Khalistani Inderjit Singh Gosal and two others linked to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun arrested in Canada

Inderjit Singh Gosal, along with Arman Singh and Jagdeep Singh, was arrested on multiple firearms-related charges in Canada just days after India’s NSA Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie G. Drouin in New Delhi.

Albanese defends Palestine recognition as opposition accuse him of ‘rewarding terrorists’

The move, praised by some Middle East observers as a diplomatic breakthrough, has drawn sharp condemnation from Israel, the United States, and Australia’s conservative opposition.

Wealth creation in India spreads fast, millionaires double in half a decade

With the economy projected to double in the next decade, Hurun expects India’s millionaire households to also double, reaching between 1.7 to 2 million by 2035.

Two Indian researchers win Ig Nobel Prize for tackling smelly shoe problem

Vikash Kumar and Sarthak Mittal's study, conducted with 149 first-year SNU students, found that shoe odour is a common problem in India, exacerbated by heat, humidity, and lack of proper ventilation.

Three men allegedly linked to organised crime arrested in Melbourne

The AFP and Victoria Police began investigating the syndicate in November 2024, suspecting it of trafficking significant quantities of drugs into Australia.

27-year-old Indian international student Prabhjot Singh killed in Melbourne recycling plant accident

27-year-old Prabhjot Singh tragically died at the scene after being struck and trapped by a reversing loader at a Melbourne workplace.

Fiji’s Prime Minister Rabuka in New York for UNGA80 to promote Pacific as Ocean of Peace

First introduced by Rabuka at UNGA78 in 2023, the Ocean of Peace initiative seeks to strengthen regional unity and encourage international partners to collaborate in resolving issues peacefully through the Pacific Way.

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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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