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Four charged after $800k seized in major Sydney tobacco and money laundering investigation

Authorities allege the group is linked to an organised crime syndicate involved in large-scale supply of illicit tobacco and laundering criminal proceeds.

26-year-old man fined $8,000 for flying drone near Sydney Airport airspace

Investigations began on 15 January when Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers observed an unmanned drone flying in the Port Botany area.

Indian-origin woman MP alleges doxxing by Liverpool mayor, police called to polling booth clash in by-election chaos

“Having my home address published by a political opponent is completely unacceptable. This is not just a political tactic, it is doxxing and potential criminal conduct.”

Immigration Minister Tony Burke criticises Coalition policy as “empty” and divisive amid 77,000 without valid visas

“Some have accidentally overstayed. Some are in the system waiting for decisions. And some have deliberately played the system.”

New emergency trade service to facilitate exports to alternative routes and destinations amid Middle-East conflict

Delivered through Australian Trade and Investment Commission, the 12-month service aims to keep Australian goods moving into international markets, while also helping exporters identify alternative routes and destinations.

Australia secures first emergency diesel shipments as government moves to shore up fuel supply

Under the arrangement, Export Finance Australia has partnered with Viva Energy to support the purchase of more than 570,000 barrels of extra diesel for the Australian market.

Sydney summit brings together 70 Hindu organisations for unity and youth engagement in Australian society

Hosted by the Association of Haryanvis in Australia (AHA), the event was held under the theme “Ek Drishti • Ek Disha” (One Vision • One Direction), reflecting calls for greater coordination among Hindu organisations and deeper engagement with Australian society.

Pauline Hanson says “foreigners” shouldn’t own Australian homes as 48,000 migrants use first-home deposit scheme

Officials say the scheme has helped more than 300,000 Australians into home ownership since its introduction, including key workers, regional buyers, and young households.

Australian dream under strain as nation nears $1 trillion debt

Senator Dave Sharma For many in the Indian Australian community the promise of Australia has always rested on opportunity, stability and a high standard of...

$7 million cocaine hidden in tractors seized in major Australian Border Force bust

“Criminal groups are using complex concealment tactics, including heavy machinery, to try to evade detection”

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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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