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Fiji’s PM Rabuka meets BJP President Nadda, discusses diaspora ties and healthcare partnership

Nadda welcomed PM Rabuka and highlighted the historic and civilisational bonds between India and Fiji, strengthened by the Indian diaspora that makes up nearly one-third of Fiji’s population.

Inside the AFP team that builds bombs to stop crime

Though primarily based in Canberra, complete with an electronics workshop for analysing and constructing devices, the team has been deployed to major international incidents.

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.”

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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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