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Espionage cost Australia $12.5 billion in 2023-24, ASIO boss Mike Burgess says

"Almost certainly, the ‘enthusiastic local’ worked for a foreign intelligence service. The blueprints were given to a state-owned enterprise, which mass-produced the knock-offs

India welcomes Victoria University: first Australian uni to be granted licence for full-fledged campus

First cohort would be welcomed by mid-2027, offering degrees in technology, health and community services, and sustainable development.

Next generation of Australians to gain stronger Asia literacy under New Colombo Plan reforms

Since its launch in 2014, the NCP has supported more than 55,000 Australian undergraduates to undertake study, internships, and language training in the Indo-Pacific region.

Forced marriage and trafficking cases surge by 12%, AFP uncovers record 382 reports of modern slavery in Australia

Australia is primarily a destination country for human trafficking, with these crimes occurring quietly across our suburbs, towns, workplaces, schools, and even within family homes.

Melbourne Adass Israel Synagogue arson suspect arrested; AFP officer injured in operation

This is the second arrest in the high-profile case. In July, another individual was charged for allegedly stealing a communal car used in the lead-up to the attack.

Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket lifts off — and crashes in 14 seconds

The three-stage rocket, built to carry small satellites into orbit, lifted off successfully in its maiden test flight, clearing the launch pad and firing all four engines — a milestone that Gilmour Space called a “strong result” despite the early crash.

Indian-Australian poet’s debut gives voice to the migrant experience

From muted Diwalis to WhatsApp calls across time zones, Shilpa Taneja Wason’s evocative poetry captures the quiet ache of migration and memory.

Aussie CEO Steve Long to lead Digicel Pacific’s growth drive across key island markets

Long brings with him more than 18 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including eight years in senior executive roles at Telstra, spanning Consumer, Business, and Wholesale divisions.

Victoria just unveiled the toughest bail laws in Australia—Are repeat offenders finally done for?

“These laws protect the community from serious repeat offenders who endanger Victorians, while ensuring vulnerable people aren’t unfairly caught up”

Is the Greens party “authoritarian, aggressive, unlikeable” and run by a “trans and queer cult”?

Hutton is not the first to have his membership revoked or face other penalties over comments deemed harmful to trans people.

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NDIS fraud: Buckets of gold, silver and cash seized in multimillion-dollar home raid

“Recovery action also undermines the incentive for engaging in serious crimes for profit, and it restores public money so that much-needed services can continue to be provided to the community.”

Surgeon in Australia helps operate patient in India in live robotic surgery expertise demonstration

The live procedure illustrated how tele-enabled robotic systems could, in future, support access to specialist surgical care in locations where distance and workforce shortages limit availability.

Premier Jacinta Allan moves to cut child surgery wait times with $50m health package

“I know how scary it can be to have a sick child in hospital… the endless wait until they are home safe.”
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