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Hero officer Sgt Harry Ghodke receives bravery medal for saving young boy from drowning

The bravery medal recognises how Sgt Ghodke’s quick thinking and composure—calming the boy and keeping him afloat—created the critical window that made the rescue possible.

‘ISIS-inspired’ teens plead not guilty after bomb attack near New York Mayor Mamdani’s mansion

Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, entered their pleas during a court appearance on Wednesday, facing a sweeping indictment that includes conspiracy to support a foreign terrorist organisation and the use of a weapon of mass destruction.

Australia secures first emergency diesel shipments as government moves to shore up fuel supply

Under the arrangement, Export Finance Australia has partnered with Viva Energy to support the purchase of more than 570,000 barrels of extra diesel for the Australian market.

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz ‘permanently open’, says Iran war ‘close to over’ amid China assurance

“I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also – and the world. This situation will never happen again.”

Fiji Airways suspends Australian flights as fuel crisis tears through aviation industry

Fiji Airways has confirmed it will temporarily suspend its FJ922 and FJ923 services between Fiji and Brisbane from April 25, citing soaring fuel costs as the primary reason.

Dilpreet Singh pleads guilty to assaulting popular radio host Rishi Nagar, faces possible deportation to India

Rishi Kumar Nagar suffered a blunt trauma injury to his eye, requiring cataract surgery.

Pauline Hanson says “foreigners” shouldn’t own Australian homes as 48,000 migrants use first-home deposit scheme

Officials say the scheme has helped more than 300,000 Australians into home ownership since its introduction, including key workers, regional buyers, and young households.

52-year-old Indian man charged over alleged sexual assault on Singapore-Perth flight

The 52-year-old man is accused of committing “non-consensual sexual acts” against the woman while seated next to her on the international flight on 13 April 2026, according to the Australian Federal Police.

Police Release CCTV after $1M+ drugs, weapons and explosives seized

Detectives from Victoria Poilce's Major Drug Squad have released CCTV footage appealing for public assistance after locating a large quantity of drugs, cash, firearms...

$7 million cocaine hidden in tractors seized in major Australian Border Force bust

“Criminal groups are using complex concealment tactics, including heavy machinery, to try to evade detection”

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16-year-old sensation Neel Patel’s Australia U19 selection brings young Indian-origin cricketer back to family roots

Representing the University of New South Wales Cricket Club, Patel made headlines at just 16 by becoming one of the youngest players in Sydney Premier Cricket First Grade history after scoring more than 1,000 runs in a calendar year.

Gig delivery workers in Australia win minimum $31.30 an hour and injury cover

Under the new system, delivery workers will receive minimum safety-net rates ranging from $31.30 to $32 an hour, depending on the type of vehicle they use.

Four men charged after police uncover ‘phone guns’ in major raid

Police allege they found two handguns designed to fold and resemble mobile phones, along with two pistols and multiple rounds of ammunition.
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