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Man sentenced for trying to influence an MP on behalf of a foreign government

The man was attempting to influence a Federal Government Minister as part of a longer-term plan to pursue objectives of the foreign government.

$15 million illicit tobacco import racket with alleged links to Middle Eastern crime family busted

It is alleged that some of the men work for freight and transport logistics companies in trusted positions.

Early university offers won’t be made until later in Year 12. Is this a good idea?

Most (though not all) Year 12 university applicants do their school exams, then their external exams and then apply to university with their ATAR.

Encourage international students to study skill shortage courses and in regional locations, says new report

International student fees contributed more than a fifth of overall university funding.

What is Sora?

Video content is currently produced either by filming the real world or by using special effects, both of which can be costly and time consuming.

What ‘psychological warfare’ tactics do scammers use, and how can you protect yourself?

Scammers play on your emotions to provoke reactions that cloud judgement.

7,606 decrease in the number of businesses in Victoria, says ABS report

At 30 June 2023 there were 2,589,873 actively trading businesses in the Australian economy.

Australia unveils its Navy of the future

The project’s cost has also stunningly risen from A$35 billion in 2018 to $45 billion a couple of years ago to now $65 billion, even before actual ship construction starts.

Australian police forewarn International students being recruited as money mules

A money mule is a person who receives money from a third party into their bank account, transfers it into another account and obtains a commission for it. 

Why prices are so high – 8 ways retail pricing algorithms gouge consumers

Fels wants to give the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission more power to investigate and more power to prohibit mergers.

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New $2.5 million program to grow First Nations-led tourism and create jobs in Victoria

“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”

International student visa cancelled after child abuse material found on phone

The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.

Pauline Hanson slams AI ‘fake fall’ rumour and bogus $100m donation claim

Senator Hanson claimed the circulating image was artificially generated, pointing to what she described as “imposters in the chamber” as evidence the photograph had been manipulated.
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