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Sydney man charged over alleged $3.5 million email scam targeting NT Government

The message included a vendor identification form with updated bank details, and appeared to copy in multiple email addresses of the contractor’s employees.

How would you like to call your teacher Mr Sharma or ‘Ravi’? Here’s why it matters

The key is to treat naming as part of the broader relationship, not just a habit or automatic tradition.

Government, Opposition and community leaders unite to condemn racist attack on Melbourne Hindu temple

The Shree Swaminarayan Temple, a sanctuary for Melbourne’s Hindu community, was defaced with hateful graffiti, including a slur demanding “Go home brown c**t” painted in red.

Millions of Aussie workers to have penalty rates protected under new workplace law

The legislation would directly impact approximately 2.6 million award-reliant workers, many of whom are employed in industries such as hospitality, retail, health and aged care.

Meth in cooking oil bottles bust as man charged in $45k drug smuggling sting

Officers seized 27 bottles containing 33 litres of liquid meth and alerted the AFP, who began a controlled delivery operation.

Australia under pressure as Pacific nations praise ICJ’s legally non-binding decision on climate obligations

While the ICJ’s opinion is not legally binding, it provides powerful legal clarity and is expected to shape national and international climate litigation for years to come.

Time to ditch splitting the bill? Shouting a close friend could actually make you happier

With closer friends, unlike acquaintances and strangers, we often have a different set of norms and expectations – especially surrounding reciprocity.

‘Voice of the Pacific’ Fijian reggae legend George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso dies at 55

Celebrated not just for his voice but as a cultural icon, Fiji — as he was fondly known — was described as “a beacon of light in challenging times” and “a voice for the people.”

Tim Watts warns of rise in far-right and AI-driven racist attacks targeting Indian-Australians

“What are they trying to achieve by sharing a picture of the Prime Minister wearing a turban in an anti-immigration video?”

Shree Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne vandalised in racist graffiti attack

“To have it targeted in this way feels like an attack on our identity and our right to worship.”

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Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Passengers booked to travel on or before March 5 have two options: rebook on an alternative flight or request a refund. Etihad has issued similar advice. Qatar is referring travellers to its app.

“4.8 million visas and 1.7 million citizenships” – Pauline Hanson warns Australia faces cultural pressures

“That’s millions of homes, plus hospital beds and school places being taken up by people who aren’t Australian citizens.”

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 powers India into T20 World Cup semifinals after thriller against West Indies

“Right from the day I started dreaming of playing for the country, this is the day I was waiting for."
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