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Uber to pay $272 million — Aussie taxi drivers win big after court battle

This record payout - the fifth-largest settlement in Australian legal history - marks a major legal win for 8,700 Australian 8,700 drivers and operators who joined the class action.

Canadian resident Amritpal Singh Dhillon arrested in marathon legend Fauja Singh hit‑and‑run case

“I was driving too fast and panicked after I realised I had hit Mr. Singh”

From engineering to childcare: private training providers deregistered after ASQA cancels 25,000 fake certifications

ASQA said only 20% of affected students responded to notices offering them a chance to prove their training was legitimate, and not a single one provided adequate evidence.

Fake ‘banker’ allegedly cons elderly man, sparks three-state shopping spree

Investigators have released CCTV footage, including images taken inside a JB Hi-Fi store, of a man of who appears to be Indian subcontinental appearance who may be able to assist with the investigation.

Albanese to Xi: Calm, consistent China ties in Australia’s and region’s interest

Albanese highlights trade, clean energy, and regional stability as key pillars in deepening Australia–China ties.

Legendary ‘Turbaned Tornado’ marathoner Fauja Singh dies at 114 in tragic road accident in India

Fauja Singh, who also visited Australia in 2013, became a global inspiration after taking up marathon running at 89 and completing nine major races worldwide.

Small businesses rejoice: Reserve Bank plans to cap ‘EFTPOS’ fees to slash costs—find out how much you could keep

According to the RBA’s analysis, these measures would save both businesses and consumers a combined $1.2 billion every year.

‘Thank you, Australia,’ says German backpacker found after 11 nights in outback

Carolina Wilga had endured 11 nights alone in the wild, facing near-zero temperatures, relentless mosquito bites, and complete isolation.

Fiji’s Prime Minister condemns temple attack, apologises to Hindu community

The attack took place around 2 PM on Friday, 11 July 2025, when a 28-year-old man allegedly entered the temple through a side entrance and used an iron rod to smash century-old idols of Lord Shiva and other deities.

Albanese woos China with tourism, trade and green steel pitch

In the 12 months to March 2025, more than 860,000 Chinese tourists visited Australia, spending over $9.2 billion — making them Australia’s most valuable short-term visitor market.

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Elephants in the room: What Audrey Truschke couldn’t see on the 4,300-year-old Pashupati Seal

The figure on the seal is seated in what Dr Lavanya Vemsani — a specialist in Hindu traditions — has identified as Mulabandhasana, a demanding yogic posture achievable only by accomplished practitioners.

“We will engage in good faith”: Prime Minister outlines policy stance on tax changes and national security

Responding to Coalition proposals on sex discrimination law, he said his priority was practical policy outcomes rather than “culture wars”.

Melbourne shaped India’s premium chocolate brand, says entrepreneur Vimal Sharma

“Restaurants gave me the rigor, Melbourne shaped my perspective, and India gave me the ambition to create Smoor.”
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