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‘We are coming for them’: New strike force targets drugs, smuggling and exploitation in North Queensland

Raising concerns from First Nations leaders in the Torres Strait and Bamaga, she said there was growing alarm about increased youth drug use linked to trafficking through the region.

Queensland man denied bail after alleged extremist material found on phone

AFP officers visited the man’s home and issued him with official information outlining the illegality of publicly displaying Nazi symbols.

A 49-year-old man charged after allegedly knife found in carry-on at Brisbane Airport

The charge of carrying a weapon through a screening point carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment

CSIRO PhD student charged with planning an imminent terrorist act appears in Brisbane court

Queensland Police have formally opposed his bail application, underscoring the seriousness with which authorities are treating the allegations.

New recovery funding announced as Queensland rebuilds after floods

Flood-affected small businesses can check their eligibility for disaster recovery grants through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority.

Rajwinder Singh files appeal against conviction and life sentence for Toyah Cordingley murder

Court records confirm that the appeal has now been filed, though the specific grounds have not yet been made public.

Rajwinder Singh jailed for life for murder of Toyah Cordingley

Justice Crowley said Singh’s attempts to conceal the crime — including burying Cordingley and fleeing to India the next day — worsened the moral gravity of his actions.

Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation to run as NSW Senate candidate in 2028

Joyce is a major catch for One Nation, which has been surging in the polls, at around 15% and even rising up to 18%.

“Rot in hell, you bastard”: Jury finds Rajwinder Singh guilty of Toyah Cordingley’s murder

Former nurse Rajwinder Singh has been convicted of murdering 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley in 2018, before fleeing to India for more than four years.

Hindu community celebrates start of construction on Townsville’s first Shree Durga Mahalakshmi Temple

Organisers say the project has been driven by years of volunteer effort and support from within and beyond the Hindu community.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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