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Fiji Supreme Court clears new path for constitutional change, PM Rabuka welcomes decision

Chief Justice Salesi Temo affirmed that the 2013 Constitution remains the legally effective constitution of Fiji, despite acknowledging its controversial origins and lack of public endorsement.

Fiji convicts nine in largest drug bust in the Pacific, mastermind took orders from Australia

Justice Aluthge stressed that this case was far from “run-of-the-mill,” calling it the largest drug bust in the Pacific.

Queensland man jailed for 22 years over failed $182m cocaine haul off WA coast

Investigators found the men had been promised $300,000 for their role.

“We’re deeply sorry”: Bupa admits misleading customers, agrees to $35 million penalty over claim failures

The affected claims involved hospital treatments where multiple procedures were carried out, some covered and others not.

‘Woman’ defined as biological female, top court rules

“This confirms what we’ve long argued — that sex is real, and single-sex spaces and services are legally protected for women.”

Loveleen Gupta fined $179,000 by Fair Work for underpaying migrant workers at Tasmania petrol stations

Four young visa holders from India and Bangladesh, employed as console operators, were paid flat hourly rates between $16 and $23, below the minimum wages, overtime, and penalty rates they were entitled to.

Matildas captain Sam Kerr ‘not guilty’ of racially aggravated harassment

The charge centred on four words Kerr admitted saying—"f***ing stupid and white"—but the jury found that her remark did not meet the threshold of criminality.

Sam Kerr faces court, pleads not guilty to alleged racial harassment charge

Prosecutors allege that Kerr and her partner, fellow footballer Kristie Mewis, had been out drinking when they took a taxi to Twickenham Police Station after a dispute with the driver.

Construction company director Munesh Kumar penalised for bid-rigging

Kumar was sentenced to six months of community detention and 200 hours of community service, while MaxBuild was fined $500,000 for bid-rigging on publicly funded projects.

Court steps in to protect Hindu temple amid rising violent Khalistani threats and police inaction

The move comes amid heightened tensions and threats from pro-Khalistan groups, including Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which have targeted Indian consular activities in Canada.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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