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Victorian Government Announces Closure of Two Prisons, Future of Sites Uncertain

This $1.1 billion, 1,200-bed facility was completed in November 2022 but has remained largely empty.

Tarikjot Singh’s non-parole period increased in Jasmeen Kaur murder

Singh, now 24, will be eligible to apply for parole in September 2049, at which time he will be 49 years old.

19-year-old Newcastle man in court for terrorism-related offence 

The man was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with one count of "Other acts done in preparation for, or planning, for a terrorist act," contrary to Section 101.6 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).

Australia and India to Ink MoU for Boosting Space Collaboration Projects with $18M Grant

Each project will involve multiple Australian and Indian partners, focusing on addressing climate change, boosting manufacturing, and advancing artificial intelligence

Dodgy Job Ads Under Fire: Fair Work Ombudsman Issues $89,000 in Fines

“We are calling on all job websites to maximise awareness to employers, recruiters and the public about the importance of advertising legal minimum wages."

What’s the global orange juice supply crisis – and should Australians be worried?

Australia certainly grows a lot of oranges itself, with major plantations in the Riverina, Murray Valley and Riverland. We’re the world’s 12th-biggest producer of the fruit.

Elecsome Joins Forces with AGL to Pioneer Solar Panel Recycling and Cable Manufacturing at Hunter Energy Hub

The solar cable manufacturing plant is expected to produce up to 20,000 kilometres of solar cable annually

Why has Julian Assange been a significant public figure for the last two decades?

WikiLeaks became famous around the globe in April 2010 when it released hundreds of thousands of documents in tranches known as the Afghan war logs, the Iraq war logs and Cablegate.

Historic visit to strengthen Australia-Solomon Islands partnership

The leaders discussed ways to attract increased international investment to provide secure and quality infrastructure for the Solomon Islands.

Indian-Australian community celebrates Tara Rajkumar’s 40 years of dance legacy

Tara Rajkumar OAM, founder of Natya Sudha, has played a pivotal role in elevating Mohiniyattam and Kathakali dance styles in Australia.

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Fake gunpoint robberies staged to secure ‘crime victim’ visas, 11 Indian nationals charged in US

According to the FBI, investigators arrested 10 people across several states while an 11th suspect, who had previously been deported to India, was also charged.

What a walk through Lucknow reveals about India’s living past

The city was originally known as Lakhanapuri, named after Lakshmana, the brother of Sri Rama, and later evolved into the name Laukhnau.

Dr Seuss-themed LSD tabs allegedly found in traveller’s luggage at Perth Airport

During the same examination, officers also allegedly located 33 vials of peptides, a quantity of cigarettes, scales, syringes and a small plastic bottle with its label removed containing 54 tablets.
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