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Commissioner Krissy Barrett acknowledges trust concerns with AFP, reaches out to communities at Iftar

Commissioner Barrett said gatherings such as Iftar provide an opportunity to “shut out the noise of the outside world” and strengthen social bonds during a time when global events are causing distress within communities.

Two teenagers charged over alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot near Indian-origin New York Mayor’s residence

Attorney-General Pamela Bondi described the incident as an alleged ISIS-inspired terror attack that could have caused mass casualties.

New analysis shows NASA’s DART mission changed asteroid system’s solar orbit

The DART spacecraft intentionally struck Dimorphos, a small moon orbiting the larger asteroid Didymos, in September 2022.

Nepali national on temp visa, Rameshwar Prasad Singh, jailed for sexually assaulting teen after fake job ad trap in Sydney

The court sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of one year and nine months. Taking into account time already spent in custody, Singh is expected to be eligible for release in May 2026.

Two women charged over alleged Singapore-to-Sydney 38kg meth smuggling attempt

During the search, officers allegedly discovered dozens of vacuum-sealed bags containing a crystallised substance hidden beneath a thin layer of towels inside their luggage.

52-year-old man accused of spitting in officer’s mouth outside Perth Airport refused bail

Police said the man was approached by officers who asked him to provide his personal details and information about the alleged dispute.

Fourth incident in two months: Holy idol taken from Kali Mata Mandir, raising alarm over repeated targeting of Hindu places of worship

Temple has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who may recognise the individual seen in the CCTV footage or who has information about the theft to contact police.

Community mourns Aidan Becker, “quiet hero” security guard, killed protecting schoolboy from armed teens

Aidan Becker, an off-duty security guard, died on Friday evening after police allege he intervened when four teenagers attempted to rob the schoolboy just before 6pm at Mernda Railway Station, in Melbourne’s outer north.

Want cheaper petrol? Here’s how to find it as prices can drop, but not rise, for 24 hours

Daily cap rules can attract fines of more than $3,000 per offence, with higher penalties above $24,000 available if matters proceed to court.

Bells and blue flags: Balen Shah’s RSP surges towards power in Nepal election after youth revolution

Shah delivered the election’s most symbolic upset in Jhapa-5, defeating four-time former prime minister KP Sharma Oli by a record margin.

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Indian-origin Dr Simerdeep Dhillon secures $470,000 to advance brain injury research for premature babies

While some babies recover, brain bleeds can trigger secondary injury and inflammation, increasing the risk of lifelong neurological complications, including cerebral palsy and cognitive, motor, visual and hearing impairments.

60-year-old Sydney man refused bail over alleged antisemitic website

According to the AFP, the website contained several online articles featuring prohibited Nazi symbols and antisemitic material, as well as a video depicting extremist violence.

Chinese and Indians don’t need Netflix to retrofit Australian classics – We need our own stories on screen

Australia has an extraordinary number of untold stories: the Indian hawkers, merchants, sailors, students and families who built connections with Australia long before today's multiculturalism; the friendships, tensions and exchanges between communities in the colonial era.
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