BEC scams, a sophisticated form of fraud, involve cybercriminals manipulating financial transactions by either hacking into or creating nearly identical email addresses to intercept large sums of money.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Monday the government was asking authorities in the two states to “check the visa status of anyone who comes to their attention”.

He has been granted strict bail on a $10,000 personal undertaking, which includes a ban from using social media, a requirement to report to police daily

The event, held from 24 to 27 September in Sydney, was part of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), a global partnership focused on preventing the spread of WMD-related materials.

AFP Acting Sydney Airport Police Commander Dom Stephenson said illicit substances, including cocaine and methamphetamine, inflicted misery on the Australian community.

While there has been a lot of discussion about what is happening in universities, there has been less attention given to schools.

Held annually on 29 September, this solemn day is dedicated to commemorating officers from Australia and the South West Pacific who were killed while on duty or as a result of their duties.

In May, Bonza collapsed after less than a year of operation. And more recently, services operated by REX (Regional Air Express) between capital cities stopped and its regional services are under pressure.

"Let’s continue to support these cross-border initiatives and nurture the talent not only in India but also here in Australia."

Formed in July 2023, the coalition unites 156 countries, including Australia, to address the growing global threat posed by synthetic drugs.