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India’s INS Kadmatt arrives in Australia after Pacific deployments

Indian Navy Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, has arrived at the port of Cairns for a scheduled operational turnaround.

‘There is no place for antisemitism’: Australia confronts Iran and calls for peace in Middle East at United Nations

“Australia is calling for a ceasefire. For the immediate release of the hostages. For aid to flow to those in desperate need. And for the terrorists of Hamas to have no role in Gaza’s future. And this week, Australia recognised the State of Palestine.”

Australia signs deal to tap booming $16.5b Indian organic food market

India’s organic market was worth nearly $2.9 billion in 2024 and is forecast to soar by 20 per cent annually to reach $16.5 billion by 2033 — creating a lucrative opening for Australian producers.

Dawoodi Bohra community unites with Conservation Volunteers Australia to protect Adelaide’s vital wetlands

Part of the global “Turning the Tide Against Plastic Pollution” movement, the initiative highlights the importance of sustainability and waste reduction while fostering community engagement.

55-year-old man charged for allegedly seeking sexually explicit images from undercover cop

The report alleged that an online user was seeking sexually explicit images from a person believed to be a 14-year-old girl in the US.

‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump’s UN speech explained by an expert

Eight decades after its founding in the wake of the second world war, it is not a good time for the UN.

“Abused and weaponised”: Spender criticises anti-immigration rhetoric, Price defends grassroots views

"My mum taught me to stand up for myself and multiculturalism… No Australian can make me feel like a stranger in my country.”

Australia recognises Palestine as DFAT issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning over terror, kidnapping and Sharia law dangers

The Smartraveller page warns of terrorism, kidnapping and violent unrest, while also citing Sharia law in Gaza, the death penalty, restrictions on same-sex relationships, and strict rules on dress and behaviour.

A $100 million fine for ‘appalling’ predatory sales practices caps a horror week for Optus

More than 400 people were pressured or misled into buying phones or contracts they didn’t want, couldn’t afford – or in some cases couldn’t even use.

Four-decade police veteran Mal Lanyon appointed as NSW’s 24th commissioner

Over his career, he has spearheaded operations against organised crime and domestic violence offenders, overseen metropolitan policing, and played central roles in emergency management.

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Partner of ex-Queensland Premier, Reza Adib, charged with rape offences

The partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been charged with multiple serious offences following a police investigation in Queensland. Police allege that...

Albanese government secures additional critical fuel supplies to keep planes flying and trucks moving

Prime Minister Albanese said the government was working “day and night” to protect Australia from the fallout of international conflict impacting global fuel markets.

“Brave man” Baljeet Singh fights for life after saving sister in Adelaide restaurant fire

Baljeet's brother-in-law, Inderjeet Singh, said Baljeet pushed his sister Satbir out of harm’s way moments before being overwhelmed by the fire.
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