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That e-bike you bought your teen might be an illegal electric motorbike – and the risks are real

Hundreds of serious injuries have been recorded over the past two years in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

Sydney council bans bikini-clad and shirtless passengers from buses

Signs at bus stops now instruct passengers to “dress appropriately” and require “clothing must be worn over swimwear.”

‘Direct targeting of Hindu Canadians’: Brampton Mayor criticised for using ‘unacceptable’ image in op-ed on extortion gangs

“This is not journalism or an opinion piece — this is irresponsible framing and direct targeting of Hindu Canadians.”

New Edith Cowan University city campus positions Perth as global education destination

"This is a campus that will enrich the student experience and the very city itself. It's a place of possibility and discovery."

Prime Minister Albanese marks Stolen Generations anniversary with $87m pledge and renewed call to close the gap

Addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people directly, PM Albanese reiterated a message he said he had delivered in Parliament: “We see you. We stand with you.”

Ten years’ jail for mastermind of 100kg cocaine import through Sydney Airport

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) launched an investigation in October 2022 after an airline reported suspicious activity near the cargo area of a Sydney-bound flight departing Johannesburg, South Africa.

Serious incidents in childcare centres are still rising. Why?

A serious incident is one that seriously compromises the health, safety or wellbeing of a child.

Zimbabwe stuns Australia in ICC T20 World Cup

Playing at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Zimbabwe delivered one of the tournament’s biggest upsets so far.

IndianCare to host Desi Women Sports Fest in Footscray ahead of International Women’s Day

Women aged 18 and above will take part in the main sports and games, while children, partners and parents will be encouraged to attend as supporters, with a dedicated kids’ zone

Four foreign nationals charged, one on the run after $10 million cannabis bust in Victoria’s north

Investigators and forensic specialists spent three days dismantling the greenhouse operation.

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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