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Big-name retailers fined for misleading Black Friday ‘site-wide’ sale claims

The consumer watchdog launched a targeted review of dozens of sales ads during last year’s Black Friday and post-Christmas period.

‘Shree Ganesh Jewellers’ robbed, owner bashed with hammer in terrifying heist

Bijaya Sunar suffered a serious head injury after being struck multiple times with a hammer and required emergency brain surgery at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

Pakistani-origin man arrested in ‘exit-trafficking’ probe as wife & baby left stranded abroad

Members of the public who believe they or others may be at risk of modern slavery or human trafficking can contact the AFP on 131 AFP (237) or via the confidential online form.

WTC Final, Day 1 at Lord’s: Australia Rally to 212 Before Seamers Rout South Africa

Smith, in imperious form at Lord’s, ground out 66 off 112 balls, delighting the gallery with 10 crisply timed boundaries.

Google’s SynthID is the latest tool for catching AI-made content. What is AI ‘watermarking’ and does it work?

Users of dating apps need to know whether the profile of the person they’ve met online represents a real romantic prospect, or an AI avatar, perhaps fronting a romance scam.

Melbourne food delivery rider stabbed and robbed in shocking attack

Locals rushed to the rider’s aid before emergency services arrived. He was later taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The million-dollar question: Can Aussies still afford to buy a home?

The number of residential dwellings in Australia grew by 53,400 over the quarter, bringing the national total to 11,338,500.

Indian students can now earn an Australian ATAR in Bengaluru, unlock international university offers

The first WACE-affiliated schools have started operations in Bengaluru and Bidar in Karnataka, with plans to expand to 100 schools across India in the next three years.

Queensland security firm accused of laundering $190m in cash-to-crypto smuggling ring

They were charged with dealing with proceeds of crime worth more than $10 million and face maximum penalties of 15 years to life in prison.

Australia and allies sanction far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir & Smotrich

Penny Wong emphasised that these penalties should be viewed alongside Australia’s continued commitment to Israel’s security and a two-state solution.

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Indian diaspora earns over A$1 trillion annually, larger than most countries’ economies

The Indian diaspora’s combined earnings exceed the GDP of roughly 170 countries worldwide (2025 estimates).

Guramrit Sidhu pleads guilty to running $17 million cross-border drug empire between the United States and Canada

Prosecutors say he orchestrated a sophisticated cross-border operation responsible for moving hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine for distribution.

Premier Allan promises free midday power from October as households struggling now are told to wait

Households without solar, without batteries, without work-from-home flexibility, or without appliances they can schedule in the middle of the day, are being told the state’s renewable success will eventually trickle down to them, just not yet.
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