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$14 million worth of heroin found in model truck

Thirty-five kilograms of heroin has an estimated wholesale value of about $10 million and a street value of more than $14 million.

What is the National School Reform Agreement and what does it have to do with school funding?

The NSRA is a joint agreement between the Commonwealth, states and territories, designed to lift student outcomes in Australian schools.

Can this former CEO fix the World Bank and solve the world’s climate finance and debt crises as the institution’s next president?

Banga will need to set clear goals for each part of the World Bank Group and get them working more effectively to help the world achieve its goals.

In a historic upset Labor wins Aston by-election

Labor had secured 41 per cent of the primary vote to the Liberals' 38 per cent and the Greens' 11 per cent.

Growing our ties with India is more like a Test series than a 20/20 game

The direct flight is our initial goal — for business, skilled workers, students, tourists and family.

NSW man charged for allegedly sending threatening emails to public officials

“Hiding behind a keyboard to issue threats against politicians does not ensure anonymity.”

5 Indigenous engineering feats you should know about

Engineering is about process, and the process of engineering was very different in Australia before the English colonised the land.

Tasmanian man charged with allegedly trafficking drugs on domestic flight

During the screening, a drug detection dog indicated a possible trace of illicit drugs on the man, leading to his bags being searched. 

Hindu-Sikh couple threatened by radical extremist group for organising inclusive Vaisakhi Mela

"On the name of Vaisakhi Mela, you organise dance and singing (Giddha-Bhangra) show that insults Singhs."

Australia will have a carbon price for industry – and it may infuse greater climate action across the economy

The mechanism will become effective as a so-called “baseline and credit scheme”, putting a price signal on about 30% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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Celebrating Oneness – an offering for Peace & Prosperity

Hanuman Festival celebrating 75 Years of Chinmaya Mission.

Pauline Hanson calls Farrer by-election “tremendous” as locals line for One Nation’s battle

The poll, expected before June, will see residents in Griffith, Albury and surrounding towns choose former federal MP Sussan Ley’s successor.

Fiji urges diaspora in New Zealand and Australia to invest in agriculture and boost rural livelihoods

Fiji is calling on its diaspora to invest in the nation’s agricultural sector, with Minister for Agriculture, Waterways, and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, highlighting...
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