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20-year-old Queensland woman charged after 39kg of chilli-covered meth found in luggage

“Criminal syndicates are exploiting young travellers who may not understand the risks of importing border-controlled drugs into Australia, all for their own financial gain.”

Australians call for urgent action on soft plastics recycling as National Recycling Week 2025 begins

This year, the message is clear: Australians want soft plastics recycling brought back — smarter, fairer, and stronger than before.

Neo-Nazi rally outside NSW Parliament sparks outrage

In a joint statement, the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board and the NSW Faith Affairs Council condemned the protest, calling it “deeply concerning.”

Rethinking water user associations to enhance women’s participation

In India, an increasing number of women are leading farming practices to achieve financial freedom, and being involved in WUA enables better outcomes for their farming.

‘Digital poison’: AFP-Monash University prototype promises to protect Aussies from malicious deepfakes

“Large-scale data poisoning has the potential to slow the rise of AI-generated harmful content, helping police focus on rescuing real children from harm.”

‘Ignored, dismissed, in pain’: Victoria takes bold steps to fix decades of bias in women’s healthcare

Nearly 89% reported that chronic pain damaged their mental health, while 71% said healthcare professionals dismissed or ignored their symptoms.

Australia and Fiji dismiss fake social media claims about PALM scheme

"Australia remains fully committed to PALM and the opportunities it creates for Fijians to take new work experience and skills home to their communities.”

The ‘golden tonsils’ of John Laws fall silent, aged 90

John Laws was one of the most influential, commercially successful yet polarising figures in the history of Australian radio broadcasting. He has died at the age of 90.

India and Australia move to fast-track major trade agreement in Melbourne

"Our constructive discussions focussed on unlocking the full potential of the India-Australia economic partnership, including through an ambitious and balanced Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.”

Five arrested and nearly 700kg of Fijian kava seized in major East Arnhem drug crackdown

“Alcohol, kava and cannabis misuse are directly linked to violence, anti-social behaviour and social harm.”

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Three Indian migrants killed in devastating highway crash in New Zealand

Police say the vehicle is believed to have crossed the centre line moments before the impact, though investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Hundreds of students set to lose qualifications as Melbourne training college registration canceled

College issued qualifications and statements of attainment without ensuring students had completed proper assessment or met competency requirements

Childcare worker Jayendra Jung Shahi granted bail over alleged slaping two toddlers

His lawyer told the court his mental health had declined following recent family tragedies, arguing he required support.
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