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Simon Birmingham Announces Retirement from Politics, Citing New Career Path

“Those of you who have the honour of continuing in this place carry a great responsibility. I wish you well, do good, and make a positive difference. Thank you and farewell.”

Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 just became law, How it will work remains a mystery

The legislation does note that some services are “excluded”, but does not name specific platforms.

Fake Indian international students in Australia admit visa scams

Despite the crackdown, concerns remain about the unintended consequences, including students applying for fake asylum to avoid deportation.

Australia to Stick with Perth Squad for Adelaide Test Despite Crushing Loss as Rohit joins Team India

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who is recovering from a series of fitness concerns, will remain in the squad

Sydney man charged after $500k cash and gold seized in alleged money laundering bust

Authorities claim the man allegedly operated a money laundering scheme involving proceeds of crime.

How to keep your costs down this Christmas

About 63% of Australian consumers say they start their shopping in November, before the last-minute push to fill the Christmas stockings.

Newlywed 21-year-old student Anakhpal Singh dies of heart failure in Australia

Anakhpal, who arrived in Australia on a student visa in September 2022, was the sole breadwinner for his family.

Sydney’s Aditya Paul crowned national Spelling Bee champion

Competing against over 70,000 students nationwide, Aditya secured victory with a score of 29/30 in an astonishing 1:34.433—an impressive 39 seconds faster than the runner-up.

Australia collaborates with Philippines to crack down on romance scam call centres

Authorities arrested 190 foreign nationals and 68 Filipinos for alleged immigration offences, while seizing over 300 computer towers, 1,000 mobile phones, and thousands of SIM cards.

Australia Post wants to charge more for stamps next year. Here’s why it has to keep letters alive

If you’re feeling a sense of déjà vu, that’s because the last basic postage rate increase to $1.50 only just came into effect earlier this year.

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American Matthew Aaron Van Dyke among seven arrested in India over alleged terror links

Investigators allege that the group was part of a broader conspiracy involving training, logistical coordination and potential support to armed groups operating in and around the India–Myanmar border region.

Safe in the UAE, anxious at heart: Migrants in the shadow of war

An academic in the UAE reflects on safety, fear, migration, and why conflict now reaches us all.

Queensland police sued by ‘Mr Singh’ after officer recorded making racist remarks about Indians during investigation

One of the officers allegedly discussed another unrelated call-out involving “a fucking Indian guy” before returning to the Lawnton matter.
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