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Judge questions ‘intellectual disability’ claims of Pakistani-Australian driver in Perth schoolgirl hit-and-run

It is reported that Tahira Shaheen was driving without a valid Australian licence when she struck the child and fled the scene.

‘I don’t cook or clean’: Australian podcast producer shares candid take on life in India

Bree Steele’s video has struck a chord and boosted her popularity, sparking conversation about global lifestyles, privilege, and the cost of convenience.

Material remittances in Pacific labour schemes

Unlike financial remittances, which are easier to track and have an explicit dollar value, material remittances are difficult to trace or translate into a dollar value.

Californian man charged after 15kg cocaine carry-on bust at Melbourne Airport

Authorities say a search of his black suitcase revealed 12 vacuum-sealed packages weighing a total of 15.3 kilograms, which later tested positive for cocaine.

More than half of university students, including internationals, face food insecurity

While food insecurity increased among most groups, younger students, those studying on campus and international students were the most at risk.

Albanese congratulates Carney, pro-khalistan Jagmeet Singh loses seat in Canada elections

Singh's party failed to meet the 12-seat threshold to maintain official party status in the House of Commons, securing just a handful of wins nationwide.

Labor will raise international students’ visa fee to $2000, to pay for election pledges

Universities Australia has cautioned that any significant increase in visa fees must be balanced carefully to avoid discouraging prospective students

Australian unions funnel half a billion dollars into political causes, new report claims

According to the report, Australia’s largest unions now control more than $1.8 billion in assets and generate over $800 million in annual income.

Dutton says “quiet Australians” could still deliver a shock election result. Will the silent majority decide this election?

Almost 2.5 million Australians have already cast early votes, but with millions still to vote on Saturday, both sides are ramping up efforts to secure last-minute support.

BCCI crackdown forces Aussie iconic podcast ‘The Grade Cricketer’ to delete all IPL videos

As per report, the complaint related to the use of still photographs from the tournament, which the BCCI claimed were used for "commercial" rather than strictly "editorial" purposes.

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Cash stolen, shops damaged as thieves target Sydney Indian restaurants and other local businesses

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research said in its latest quarterly update that “steal from retail store” rose 9.3 per cent in the two years to December 2025

NZ set to compete with India’s Indian Premier League and Australia’s Big Bash League with new NZ20 league

Safeguards to ensure the continued visibility and strength of the women’s game will also form a central part of negotiations.

Sydney teen faces fresh terror charges as Melbourne boy accused over ISIS flag import

Victorian authorities emphasised there is no current identified threat to public safety.
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