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Is the terrorism threat over?

In weak or failing states (including Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia) al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates continue to represent an existential threat.

How my daughter came on top in ‘Year 12’: Indian Australian Mom’s open letter to Parents

I would like to take this opportunity to apologise to my daughter publicly for the parenting mistake I did in the past.

1 in 25 Australians have been estranged from their families: True stories about this can make people feel less alone

Everyday people with diverse experiences of estrangement are increasingly being encouraged to publicly share their stories.

Fiji General Election of 2022: Slow march out of authoritarianism

With retired Major General Sitiveni Rabuka back at the helm, there is hope that the indigenous iTaukei population's concerns on land and resources including rampant poverty and unemployment in their community will finally be addressed. 

Is NSW Liberal Party again ceding to factional power brokers for ‘Upper House’ candidate selection?

According to sources the NSW Liberal party faction power brokers have again picked names for the Upper House ticket and are asking the state executive members to vote on them today.

Eight common myths about Australian law

You can say you wish King Charles would die, but you can’t urinate on your back tyre!

What causes stuttering? A speech pathology researcher explains the science and the misconceptions around this speech disorder

Ongoing studies looking at differences between children and adults who stutter could help illuminate the core deficits that are associated with the onset of stuttering.

Will price caps on coal and gas bring power prices down? An expert isn’t so sure

So the question is whether gas suppliers will sell uncontracted gas at the capped price, or politely decline.

Can you name a single character from Avatar? What is a ‘forgotbuster’ and is Avatar one of them?

People went to the cinema multiple times, with family, then friends, then again alone, each time slipping on the 3D glasses and watching in awe at the immersive visual spectacle.

90% of young people had financial troubles still 27% used ‘buy now, pay later’ services

As incomes fail to keep up with the cost of living – particularly for energy and housing – the high use of BNPL should ring regulatory alarm bells.

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Officials lose track of Indian national Abjeet Kingra before crucial deportation hearing

Kingra, an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a high-profile attack on a residence linked to Punjabi singer AP Dhillon, during which gunshots were fired and vehicles were set alight.

Canada sends “leave now” notices to 30,000 asylum seekers, including Khalistan-linked cases

Letters seen by media outlets warn some applicants that they “must leave Canada as soon as possible” if found ineligible, or risk facing a deportation order.

Indian-origin man files police complaint after his viral littering video sparks racist abuse

Police confirmed they received a report relating to the incident and said inquiries are in the early stages.
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