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$1bn in illicit tobacco and vapes stopped at Australian border in three months

Tasmania recorded one of its largest cigarette seizures just before Christmas, when officers searched a shipping container from Poland and uncovered over 5.4 million illicit cigarettes declared as stretch film.

Family trio charged after AFP seizes $1m cash and five tonnes of illicit tobacco in WA raids

The cash was seized as suspected proceeds of crime after police allege the pair could not provide a reasonable explanation for its source.

Underpaid international student from Nepal ‘took the fall’ in massive illegal tobacco raid, court hears

When questioned by police about the identity of the owner, she told officers she did not know who owned the business.

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Hockey Victoria’s newest team ‘Melbourne Cobras’ launched with Indian elite players to boost standards and diaspora connection

Cobras will include five elite Indian players across the men’s and women’s squads, a move designed to strengthen the on-field standard while building a direct link with one of the sport’s most passionate global fan bases.

Australia doubles Graduate visa fee to $4,600, leaving many international graduates scrambling

Association of Australia CEO described the jump as inequitable for students nearing the end of their study visas, warning Australia was developing a reputation for pulling “the welcome mat” away.

Matt Canavan elected Nationals leader after Littleproud exit, pledges ‘fight back’ agenda

Canavan’s first electoral test will come quickly, with the Nationals preparing for the Farrer by-election in May, which was triggered by the resignation of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley.
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