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PM Rabuka in New Delhi to reaffirm Fiji–India friendship

The official programme includes high-level meetings, site visits, and exchanges aimed at deepening cooperation in development, climate resilience, education, and people-to-people ties.

Truck driver Harjinder Singh denied bail as ‘unauthorised alien’ and ‘flight risk’

Harjinder Singh, now facing six manslaughter charges, appeared in court with a translator after failing an English proficiency test yet being issued a California commercial driver’s licence.

Aboriginal and Hindu business leaders unite Dreaming and Dharma to drive prosperity

The partnership brings together two of the world’s oldest cultures to advance sustainable investment, ethical trade, and inclusive innovation across South Australia and beyond.

Millions of Australians gain right to disconnect as new workplace laws take effect

From 26 August 2025, staff in small businesses will gain the same protection as given last year to employees in medium and large businesses under the Fair Work Act changes.

“Brainwashed”: Family violence murder accused Prem Kumar converted to Islam after moving to Australia

Anu was allegedly killed by her estranged husband Prem Kumar while their two young sons played just metres away.

AFP seizes $17.5m cocaine hidden in flour shipment at Port Botany

A forensic examination uncovered two duffel bags concealed within the flour, each containing 27 one-kilogram packages of cocaine.

Wanted truck driver Navjeet Singh arrested at airport over crash that killed mother and daughter

Police charged Navjeet Singh with two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and one count of obstructing a peace officer.

Fiji’s DPM Prof. Prasad calls for sustainable and secure Pacific in Melbourne lecture

Addressing faculty, students, and Fijian scholars, Prasad praised the University’s Oceania Institute as “a key platform for regional engagement, bringing together nearly 200 staff and research students, and partnering with over 60 organisations across the Pacific.”

19-year-old pleads guilty to damaging Lord Hanuman statue, offers $150 compensation in Fiji’s court

Police allege Masiwini unlawfully entered a prayer house, removed the statue, and later left it damaged in the complainant’s compound.

Sydney postie Mauro Paul Coluzzi, with Ashish Tamrakar and Ibrahim Abbas, charged in alleged $1.4m bank card fraud

Police seized more than $14,000 in cash, Rolex watches, Louis Vuitton handbags, jewellery, electronics, a Taser and cartons of cigarettes.

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Officials lose track of Indian national Abjeet Kingra before crucial deportation hearing

Kingra, an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a high-profile attack on a residence linked to Punjabi singer AP Dhillon, during which gunshots were fired and vehicles were set alight.

Canada sends “leave now” notices to 30,000 asylum seekers, including Khalistan-linked cases

Letters seen by media outlets warn some applicants that they “must leave Canada as soon as possible” if found ineligible, or risk facing a deportation order.

Indian-origin man files police complaint after his viral littering video sparks racist abuse

Police confirmed they received a report relating to the incident and said inquiries are in the early stages.
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