The growing hostility is also seeping into the political discourse, further deepening divisions.

Most of these scams were enabled by technology, with scammers contacting their victims either online or on the phone.

The prospect of owning a home in the foreseeable future is out of reach for many young people.

"My mum taught me to stand up for myself and multiculturalism… No Australian can make me feel like a stranger in my country.”

More than 400 people were pressured or misled into buying phones or contracts they didn’t want, couldn’t afford – or in some cases couldn’t even use.

Victoria led all states in visitors, nights, and expenditure from the Indian market, with spending up a staggering 78.9 per cent compared to last year.

The bank confirmed it will phase out the positions over the next 12 months, replacing them with concierges who will steer customers towards its app, ATMs and online banking.

Back in April, Australian authorities raised the alarm over a surge in “non-genuine” student applications, cases in which education was not the primary intent but a façade for residency ambitions or unauthorised employment.

The 68-year-old used his law firm to invent fictitious personal debts for two clients, allowing them to secure favourable outcomes during bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration today re-affirmed existing medical guidelines that it’s safe for pregnant women to take paracetamol at any stage of pregnancy.