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28-year-old international driver charged after near-miss on Indian Ocean Drive

“Any international driver that comes across something like that, they think they can just overtake anytime and don’t understand the double-lined system.”

European Space Agency opens 35-metre antenna in Australia to strengthen deep space communications

The 35-metre dish, which weighs roughly 620 tonnes, incorporates advanced technology to pick up extremely faint signals from faraway missions.

Bollywood Stars join Premier Roger Cook to celebrate Diwali Mela 2025 in Perth

The evening featured inspiring addresses from WA Premier Roger Cook, Consul General of India Kajari Biswas, and other community leaders who lauded the Indian diaspora’s contribution to Western Australia’s multicultural fabric.

Perth Airport evacuated after smoke alarm triggers flight delays

The alarm forced travellers to exit the building, with all passengers required to be re-screened before re-entering.

Albanese announces $12b Henderson defence hub supporting 10,000 jobs

The government said the first phase of work, including construction of Army landing craft, would begin next year, with the precinct ultimately employing 4,000 directly and supporting 10,000 jobs across WA.

Senator Price and Deeming reachout to Indian-Australians after turbulent week for Liberals

She later told the room she would be more careful in future to explain the point she intended to make, and criticised sections of the media for portraying her motives unfairly.

Queensland man jailed for 22 years over failed $182m cocaine haul off WA coast

Investigators found the men had been promised $300,000 for their role.

Million-dollar crime trail uncovered after woman caught at Perth airport with $190k cash stash

The son and daughter-in-law had purchased six properties in Western Australia over the past six years, valued at around $4.5 million.

‘Thank you, Australia,’ says German backpacker found after 11 nights in outback

Carolina Wilga had endured 11 nights alone in the wild, facing near-zero temperatures, relentless mosquito bites, and complete isolation.

Indian-origin Sharath Sriram appointed WA’s new Chief Scientist to lead innovation push

With his unique ability to bridge science, policy, and industry, Sharath Sriram is poised to shape Western Australia’s innovation agenda

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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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