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Seven men from Fiji, Afghanistan, Brazil and Japan accused in $9 million Brisbane car thefts

Between 20 October and 1 December, investigators allege 60 vehicles worth about $9 million were stolen across the Brisbane region before being concealed inside shipping containers and sent to the United Arab Emirates as second-hand cars.

One Nation senator links Indian fake degree bust to Australia’s visa integrity concerns

Each forged certificate was sold for between AUD 1,350 and AUD 2,700, while investigators say some buyers paid as much as AUD 3,600 to AUD 7,300, generating crores of rupees in illegal profits.

Climate change demands a step up on human rights protection

Every time a student misses school because the river that she crosses is flooded or at risk of flooding, that student is denied the full enjoyment of this right.

Taxi driver accused of allegedly driving at officers as two charged over airport incidents

A 27-year-old Sydney man appeared before Parramatta Local Court on 28 December 2025, accused of driving his taxi at officers during an attempted arrest at the airport a day earlier.

What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?

Videos of the oatzempic drink usually promise easy weight loss, effortless fullness and a “natural alternative” to medication.

Is North East Link tunnel safe? Opposition Leader Jess Wilson presses Premier Allan after Heidelberg sinkhole

The incident has intensified scrutiny of the $26 billion North East Link project, which will connect the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen via a 10-kilometre corridor including 6.5 kilometres of tunnels.

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

According to Reserve Bank of Australia, average interest rates on credit cards at the end of October were up to 20.99% a year.

Census data shows India-born Australians are No.1 in Income and economic contribution among major migrant groups

Across advanced economies, Indian-born and Indian-origin communities consistently rank among the top earners, often far exceeding national median incomes

Renowned Indian-origin mathematician Prof. Nalini Joshi to lead Sydney’s $35m quantum security centre

Beyond her research, Prof. Joshi is widely recognised for her commitment to equity in science. Her Laureate Fellowship included a strong focus on attracting and retaining women in STEM

Sam Groth says he will leave parliament at the 2026 election, citing pressure on family and internal party conflict

"But when you find yourself having to fight against your own team, it becomes impossible to put those interests first. That is not the standard I came into public life to accept, and it is not the kind of politics Victorians deserve."

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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