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Playing Russian roulette: Australians warned of deadly nitazene epidemic

Nitazenes come in various forms, including powders, tablets, nasal sprays, and vape liquids, and are often misrepresented as non-opioid substances.

Dramatic rise in forced labour and exploitation of temporary visa workers

Victims often endure gruelling conditions, including long hours without breaks, threats of violence, and the confiscation of personal documents such as passports and visas.

Pakistan national charged with defrauding 100 Australians in $1 million mobile scam

ScamWatch reports phone scams have cost Australians $71 million in 2024 alone, with almost 34,000 incidents reported.

Sydney man charged after $500k cash and gold seized in alleged money laundering bust

Authorities claim the man allegedly operated a money laundering scheme involving proceeds of crime.

Australia collaborates with Philippines to crack down on romance scam call centres

Authorities arrested 190 foreign nationals and 68 Filipinos for alleged immigration offences, while seizing over 300 computer towers, 1,000 mobile phones, and thousands of SIM cards.

Farmer’s $680K “vegetable cash” seized and forfeited in AFP crackdown

The farmer claimed the money was from cash payments collected in Adelaide as part of his vegetable-growing business.

UK man charged over alleged Melbourne Airport drug smuggling

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) were called to the airport yesterday morning when the man, en route to Bali, Indonesia, aroused suspicion.

Alleged drug trafficker arrested after $500,000 cash and drugs found in Sydney apartment

The man was allegedly seen in East Ryde on 20 November 2024 collecting money believed to be tied to criminal activities.

Four men charged over Melbourne meth syndicate bust

Authorities estimate the seized methamphetamine could have been distributed in 9,000 street-level deals, potentially inflicting widespread harm.

47-year-old man charged over alleged 237kg MDMA smuggling operation

The drugs were removed before the consignment was delivered under police surveillance to a western Sydney logistics facility connected to the man’s company.

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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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