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Melbourne Adass Israel Synagogue arson suspect arrested; AFP officer injured in operation

This is the second arrest in the high-profile case. In July, another individual was charged for allegedly stealing a communal car used in the lead-up to the attack.

Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket lifts off — and crashes in 14 seconds

The three-stage rocket, built to carry small satellites into orbit, lifted off successfully in its maiden test flight, clearing the launch pad and firing all four engines — a milestone that Gilmour Space called a “strong result” despite the early crash.

Nearly 600 foreign criminals vanish in Canada amid deportation orders

Of those, 431 have been found guilty of serious crimes such as sexual assault, with 315 having evaded authorities for more than three years.

Aussie CEO Steve Long to lead Digicel Pacific’s growth drive across key island markets

Long brings with him more than 18 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including eight years in senior executive roles at Telstra, spanning Consumer, Business, and Wholesale divisions.

Victoria just unveiled the toughest bail laws in Australia—Are repeat offenders finally done for?

“These laws protect the community from serious repeat offenders who endanger Victorians, while ensuring vulnerable people aren’t unfairly caught up”

India and Fiji hold high-level talks to expand development partnership

The discussions covered the full spectrum of bilateral relations, with a strong emphasis on cooperation in healthcare, support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), capacity building, and enhancing people-to-people connections.

New digital platform ‘eeger’ launched to power Australia’s tourism, hospitality and travel workforce

Tourism Minister Don Farrell said eeger was a “pivotal moment” for the sector, which supports more than 706,000 jobs — one in every 23 across the country — and over 360,000 businesses, from hotels and tour operators to cafes and cultural centres.

Million-dollar crime trail uncovered after woman caught at Perth airport with $190k cash stash

The son and daughter-in-law had purchased six properties in Western Australia over the past six years, valued at around $4.5 million.

Australia becomes top lamb exporter to India, displacing New Zealand

Australia now supplies 14 different cuts of lamb and mutton to Indian chefs and consumers, compared to just two or three offered by other exporting nations.

Cheaper medicines by New Year as Albanese government caps PBS scripts at $25

From 1 January next year, the maximum cost of a prescription under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will be capped at just $25 — the lowest price seen in over two decades.

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Curtain Raiser: India vs Pakistan set for high-stakes showdown in Colombo

The match will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium (RPS) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The ground is a renowned spin haven, and pace-off bowls have been used as weapons by bowlers in all matches played here this World Cup.

Haryana legislative assembly Speaker, Deputy Speaker, strengthen growing India–Australia diaspora engagement

“We want our overseas community to remain actively connected with Haryana’s growth story and future opportunities.”

Pakistan hockey team humiliated and stranded on Canberra streets as accommodation failure sparks outrage

“The players had little choice but to wait outside until accommodation was arranged. Some local Pakistanis in Canberra helped them eventually”
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