Karlo Bul-Anon arrived in Australia in late 2024 with aspirations to study and work while supporting his family financially.

In the year to September 2025, Queensland hosted 77,000 Indian visitors who spent USD 238.9 million, with Brisbane arrivals edging up 0.4 per cent to 46,000 and the Gold Coast surging 35 per cent to 25,000.

“Words can’t express how grateful I am—this award reflects the incredible support of my friends, family, colleagues, and supervisors at Gold Coast Health.”

The couple, who had CCTV, security alarms and a guard dog, said the intruders allegedly forced their way in through the laundry door using a knife before fleeing with two cars.

Each charge carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment. Investigations into the seized digital material remain ongoing, and additional charges have not been ruled out.

“We wanted a low-maintenance yard. Our fake, high-quality grass has always looked immaculate.”

Police seized the items after a search of the store, safe and business records failed to verify the origin or authenticity of the jewellery.

A baggage examination allegedly uncovered 12 plastic-sealed bags of a white crystallised substance in his suitcases.

The Uber driver was stabbed in the neck and face, Queensland Ambulance Service said.

They were charged with dealing with proceeds of crime worth more than $10 million and face maximum penalties of 15 years to life in prison.