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IT company penalised $20k for underpaying visa holder worker

The FWO investigated after receiving a request for assistance from the affected worker.

Australian university students launch class action for doing unaccredited course

"I spent two and a bit years basically not being able to start my professional year, which was needed to be a financial adviser."

19-year-old Jai breaks 57-year-old Australian record

The 19-year-old sprinter from Toowoomba bolted to gold in the men’s 100m final, setting a new meet record of 10.27sec at the 2023 UniSport Athletics National Championships on 20 April 2023.

Queensland man charged over alleged 2kg meth import

ABF officers opened the packages and allegedly found sealed plastic bags hidden within jumpers containing a crystalline substance that returned a positive reading for methamphetamine.

Federal and State trade ministers meet to diversify trade and investment

The Council committed to strengthening Australia’s economic recovery with a ‘Team Australia’ approach to diversifying trade and investment, creating jobs, and generating new opportunities for Australian exporters.

Father and son dead in Queensland waterfall drowning tragedy

"We all went for a swim and then suddenly the water level (went) up and his son jumped in to save him."

New Research shows healthy black-throated finch populations at the Carmichael mine

“Queenslanders can be confident we are mining in a way that is responsible and protects the environment so we can continue to create local jobs and business opportunities for generations.”

Indian PM Modi sends greetings to Australian Sikh Games, celebrated with fanfare

"I am sure that this initiative will enhance the love and affection for our diaspora not just in Australia, but across the world."

336 kilograms of heroin seized in second largest-ever drugs bust in Australia

“The alleged criminals behind this import in Australian and overseas are now more than $268 million out of pocket and an alleged key member of their syndicate is facing life imprisonment.”

New Studies confirm no damage to springs from Carmichael mine

“This process shows the right checks and balances are in place to protect groundwater, however, anti-coal activists have begun a misinformation campaign to twist the truth."

Must-read

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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