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How fake job ads are scamming Australians out of money—and their identities

These kinds of too-good-to-be-true offers are flooding inboxes, social media feeds, and messaging apps.

Bad behaviour in the air leads to arrests, fines and flight bans, AFP warns Easter travellers

“Don’t ruin your holiday plans because of poor choices—your holiday destination will be much nicer than a police holding cell.”

Sydney teen charged over alleged encrypted murder-for-hire plot

CAAS contract killings involve outsourcing violent crimes to third parties, often facilitated via online platforms and encrypted communication channels.

Perth airport worker charged after allegedly breaching airside security to help family board flight

“If employees enter an airside security zone without permission for personal reasons, they can face prosecution.”

Alleged Terror plot against Peter Dutton sparks renewed concerns over politician safety

The AFP reported over 1,000 instances of harassment, offensive communications, and threats against parliamentarians in the past financial year

41-year-old man charged over alleged death threats and antisemitic abuse towards federal MP

“No one—whether an elected representative or member of the public—should have to endure vile, villainous threats based on their race, religion, or ethnicity. We will not stand by and let antisemitism run rife through the Australian community.”

Millions in luxury assets forfeited amid crack down on crime syndicate

“Stripping criminals of their ill-gotten wealth prevents further crime and sends a clear message that crime does not pay.”

Melbourne man charged in landmark drug bust under Taskforce Tiger

If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Australia and Fiji sign MoU to strengthen cross-border policing operations

A key aspect of the agreement also includes Fiji's commitment to hosting the newly announced Regional Centre of Excellence under the Pacific Policing Initiative.

ABF employee and alleged crime figure charged in major bribery and drug importation case

Authorities allege the pair conspired to smuggle illicit drugs into Australia.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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