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INNOVATION

New website highlights 2,500 long-term missing Australians

The reasons people go missing vary widely, from family violence and disputes to health issues, misadventure, or being victims of crime.
INNOVATION

Sydney hosts world’s top Disaster Victim Identification experts

Representatives from over 15 countries, including 28 policing and medical specialists, joined forces to advance international forensic processes for identifying human remains after disasters
INNOVATION

Drunken passenger fined after causing disruption on Perth-bound flight

Throughout the process, the man caused further disruption by repeatedly swearing in the busy terminal.
INNOVATION

Six jailed for 43 years in $10 million tax fraud using labour hire and payroll companies

The group used labour hire and payroll companies to siphon funds meant for taxes, funnelling the proceeds to offshore accounts and associates in Singapore.
INNOVATION

Indian man charged with allegedly forcing way onto aircraft and assaulting security at Sydney Airport

If found guilty, the offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.
INNOVATION

500kg of cocaine destroyed as Australia and PNG celebrate major drug bust

The investigation uncovered a syndicate attempting to smuggle the drugs into Queensland.
INNOVATION

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.
IMMIGRATION

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.
INNOVATION

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.
INNOVATION

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.
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IMMIGRATION

Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents

The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the visa would be arranged within 90 days and collected nearly AUD 34,000 in instalments.
INNOVATION

New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children

The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.
POLITICS

“Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes

“What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.”
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