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“Deeply disturbing”: Stoning of Hindu temple in Fiji sparks condemnation from PM Rabuka

The Shree Baba Ragho Dass Vishnu Temple on Koroi Road in Sawani was the target of the attack shortly after the temple’s weekly Ramayan recital had concluded.

Tributes pour in as Victoria Police names officers killed in Porepunkah: Detective LSC Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart

A large-scale police response continues in Victoria’s northeast as authorities warn the community to remain vigilant

Former Minister Linda Reynolds wins $341k defamation case against Brittany Higgins over social posts

Reynolds said the decision vindicated her, arguing the case was about false allegations of a political cover-up rather than the sexual-assault allegation itself.

Prominent Sydney businessman Amit Sharma avoids jail time, banned from NDIS over illegal data leak

Amit Sharma was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment, to be served under an Intensive Corrections Order, alongside 90 hours of community service and a $1,850 fine.

Small businesses hit as Australia and India halt US parcel shipments under Trump’s tariff chaos

From August 29, all goods sent to the US will face customs duties, and carriers are now required to collect and remit tariffs before items arrive.

Inquiry uncovers rape gangs in 85 UK towns, with exploitation linked to predominantly Pakistani men

The inquiry, set up by Lowe before Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a government-backed investigation in June, has drawn on testimonies from survivors, families, and whistleblowers.

Fiji’s Deputy PM pays tribute to Gujarati contributions at BAPS Canberra Mandir

Looking to the future, he welcomed plans for a similar temple in Suva, alongside a health and spiritual hospital.

‘Every resource committed’: manhunt after fatal shooting of two Victoria Police officers

Victoria Police confirmed that a 59-year-old detective and a 35-year-old senior constable were killed, while another detective was shot in the lower body and remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Albanese expels Iranian ambassador, moves to list IRGC as terrorist group

ASIO had gathered credible evidence that the Iranian government directed the October 2024 attack on Lewis’ Continental Kitchen in Sydney and the December firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne.

Year 11 student Sukhmandeep named NSW ICAS All-Stars champion

The ICAS All-Stars initiative builds on the long-standing tradition of ICAS by recognising the top academic achievers across the state.

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Indian man charged after allegedly tricking wife into leaving Australia and cancelling her visa

The woman eventually managed to return to Australia in August 2025, however the couple’s son remained in India.

Prof. Glover to head ATEC as government overhauls university and TAFE system

Education Minister Jason Clare and Skills and Training Minister Andrew Giles announced the appointment, highlighting Prof. Glover’s extensive experience across higher education and workforce policy.

Melbourne woman accused of ISIS links after years in Syrian camps and return to Australia

Authorities allege the woman travelled to Syria between 2013 and 2014 with others, including a man, to join ISIS. The man is believed to now be incarcerated in a Middle Eastern prison.
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