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Concern grows for missing 25-year-old Madan Pandey last seen leaving Sydney medical facility

Authorities say both police and his family hold serious concerns for his welfare.

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Border force dogs sniff out $9m cocaine haul concealed in luxury bus

During a forensic search of the vessel, officers deployed specialist technology, including videoscopes and detector dogs.

Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

‘Your victory’: Prime Minister Albanese celebrates teachers’ role in education reforms

Albanese praised teachers as the nation’s “best weapon against disadvantage” and credited AEU federal president Correna Haythorpe for her “relentless” advocacy in securing long-sought reforms.

‘We are coming for them’: New strike force targets drugs, smuggling and exploitation in North Queensland

Raising concerns from First Nations leaders in the Torres Strait and Bamaga, she said there was growing alarm about increased youth drug use linked to trafficking through the region.

Pacific nations face growing sea threats, Fiji Navy chief tells world’s largest maritime forum in India

Commodore Natuva featured as a panel speaker at the Maritime Seminar, where he outlined Fiji’s perspective on the growing risks posed by non-traditional maritime threats.

Truck driver Sukhdeep Singh in ICE custody after Indiana crash kills 64-year-old man

Sukhdeep Singh’s Indiana driving history shows five citations since 2022, including speeding and insurance violations, raising questions about how he obtained his commercial licence.

Indian-origin teen Kishan Patel’s tragic death highlights risks of DIY car repairs

Coroner Ian Telford ruled Kishan's death accidental, confirming that blunt force injuries to the head and torso were the cause.

First-of-its-kind forum sees Australia share water safety know-how with India

The India–Australia Drowning Prevention Technical Exchange took place in Sydney from 17–19 February, bringing together 40 experts, including 10 delegates from India, to share knowledge and explore practical solutions.

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Partner of ex-Queensland Premier, Reza Adib, charged with rape offences

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Albanese government secures additional critical fuel supplies to keep planes flying and trucks moving

Prime Minister Albanese said the government was working “day and night” to protect Australia from the fallout of international conflict impacting global fuel markets.

“Brave man” Baljeet Singh fights for life after saving sister in Adelaide restaurant fire

Baljeet's brother-in-law, Inderjeet Singh, said Baljeet pushed his sister Satbir out of harm’s way moments before being overwhelmed by the fire.
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