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Three arrested after $333 million drug-stuffed mosaic tiles seized in Sydney and Melbourne

Forensic analysis revealed the tiles were impregnated with approximately 360kg of methamphetamine.

Victorian MPs visit Delhi’s Akshardham, praise message of peace and harmony in Hindu tradition

The MPs were warmly received and taken on an immersive tour of the spiritual complex.

World’s most expensive student visa? Australia just raised cost again—here’s how much to pay

With this latest increase, Australia now charges the highest student visa fees globally, surpassing those of the US, UK, and Canada.

How Australia & India’s new “sonar AI” will expose the deepest secrets of enemy subs

This project is the latest milestone in increasing maritime domain awareness cooperation between Australia and India.

Australian and Fijian troops train side by side in powerful display of Vuvale mateship

Prime Minister Rabuka and his delegation observed Fijian troops training as part of Talisman Sabre 2025, the ADF’s largest multinational military exercise.

Are you underestimating snow season at Mt Buller? Victoria Police issue dire warning!

Officers have already carried out 50 rescues on Mt Hotham, many involving stranded motorists caught out by sudden weather changes and icy roads.

Jealous ex-girlfriend Sharanjit Kaur jailed for high-speed road rage chase that killed innocent driver

The fatal crash unfolded after Kaur saw a recent photograph of her partner—referred to in court as "Mr R"—with his wife and family at an Indian restaurant.

You won’t believe which Aussie job pays over $470,000 a year — and it’s not what you think!

The average income of Australians rose to $74,240 (up from $72,327), while the median income climbed to $55,868.

Victorian childcare centres face phone ban and urgent safety overhaul after sex abuse scandal

Joshua Dale Brown, 26, has been charged with multiple counts of sexually abusing babies and toddlers while working at a childcare centre in Point Cook in Melbourne’s west.

Rabuka warns against Chinese bases, offers 5,000 Fijians to fill Australian defence jobs

Rabuka urged regional leaders and international partners alike to embrace the Pacific’s peaceful heritage and values in global diplomacy.

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Victorian Opposition pledges 3,000 new police officers, half to be recruited from overseas

“Whether it’s New Zealand, England, Ireland, where they can come across here into Victoria… it gives them the opportunity to come across, but it also fills the void of recruiting in a shorter period of time.”

Trump orders US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fail in Pakistan

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly released footage showing a confrontation between its naval forces and US warships in the strait

Eight honoured for bravery in 2024 Bondi Junction attack, including two posthumous awards

Among those recognised is the late Ashlee Good, who died after shielding her infant daughter from the attacker and ensuring the child was taken to safety.
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