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Federal Police Raid Offices of Software Giant WiseTech
Officers executed a search warrant in the Sydney office.
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Woman Charged Over Resisting Police at ‘March for Australia’ Counter-Rally in Melbourne
The violence took its cues from communist-led militant group Antifa, according to Eric Louw, a retired professor and former Marxist.
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No Bail for Knife Offenders, Victorian Opposition Leader Proposes
‘I think the biggest challenge is ... the government weakened these laws and won’t return them to the position they were in 2023,’ Brad Battin said.
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Israel Names Iranian Commander Behind Attacks on Jewish Australians
Mossad has linked an IRGC officer to a number of anti-Semitic plots around the world.
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Queensland Council Votes Fluoride out of Its Water Supply
After 15 years, a regional city north of Brisbane will go fluoride-free.
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Victorian Opposition Push Again for Tougher Protest Laws After Weekend of Violence
The state’s parties have debated whether to introduce a ban on face masks during protests and a registration system.
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Masks, Violence, and Marxism: Antifa’s Playbook Takes Hold in Melbourne’s Streets
A former Marxist organiser says 11 far-left groups mobilised against the “March for Australia.”
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Judge Finds Tax Office, Prosecutors Misused Powers and Falsified Evidence in Tax Case
A Queensland judge has blown the whistle on abuses of power inside the ATO and CDPP, warning their conduct threatens the foundations of justice.
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The US Law Turning Fences Purple, and Why 120,000 Aussies Want It to Deal With Crime
About 120,000 people have signed a petition calling for a local version of ‘Castle Law,’ saying homeowners should have more power to defend themselves.
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More Than 1,000 Firearms Seized in National Crackdown on Illegal Weapons
Authorities arrested 184 people, and laid 854 charges during the nationwide crackdown on gun crime.
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Australia Can Expect More ‘Close Contact’ with Chinese Military, Defence Warns
‘As the power of the PLA and its capabilities expands, it is conducting more and more operations beyond its territorial areas,’ said the defence secretary.
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Victorian Premier Condemns Left-Wing Protest Violence, Stands by Safety of City
‘The people that came to pick a fight with police were the issue-motivated people on the left,’ said North West Metro police commander Wayne Cheesman.
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3rd Hearing for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Ends in Delay as Questions Mount Over Identity
Yang has drawn widespread speculation about her identity, with one Canada-based journalist claiming she may be linked to CCP leadership.
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Victorian Leaders Respond to Daylight Stabbing Incident in Melbourne CBD
A woman stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Melbourne’s city centre now lives in fear.
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Group Calls on Aussie States to Follow NT’s Ban on Trans Inmates in Women’s Prisons
‘If leaders care about women’s safety, they’ll follow the NT’s lead,’ says Women’s Forum CEO Rachael Wong.
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Money-Laundering Laws Tightened to Target Crypto ATMs, Mule Accounts
Australia’s crypto ATM network has ballooned from 23 machines in 2019 to 2,000 now, with regulators linking the growth to scams and organised crime.
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Federal Opposition Leader Issues Challenge to Victorian Premier as Crime Continues to Surge
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called on Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to get out and meet victims of crime.
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Human Trafficking Reports Have Almost Doubled in 5 Years, Police Say
Police are concerned as reports of trafficking and modern slavery reach an all-time high, with women the majority of victims in some types of crime.
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‘Not Uncommon’ for Disabled People to Die Under NDIS Care: Commission
Senate hearings have revealed concerns over unregistered providers and weak oversight in the $1.65 billion NDIS support system.
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Australian Federal Police Chief Says Agency to Refocus on Hybrid Threats
Commissioner Krissy Barrett says the agency will consider whether a national security threat exists before launching investigations.
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Federal Police Raid Offices of Software Giant WiseTech
Officers executed a search warrant in the Sydney office.
|
Woman Charged Over Resisting Police at ‘March for Australia’ Counter-Rally in Melbourne
The violence took its cues from communist-led militant group Antifa, according to Eric Louw, a retired professor and former Marxist.
|
No Bail for Knife Offenders, Victorian Opposition Leader Proposes
‘I think the biggest challenge is ... the government weakened these laws and won’t return them to the position they were in 2023,’ Brad Battin said.
|
Israel Names Iranian Commander Behind Attacks on Jewish Australians
Mossad has linked an IRGC officer to a number of anti-Semitic plots around the world.
|
Queensland Council Votes Fluoride out of Its Water Supply
After 15 years, a regional city north of Brisbane will go fluoride-free.
|
Victorian Opposition Push Again for Tougher Protest Laws After Weekend of Violence
The state’s parties have debated whether to introduce a ban on face masks during protests and a registration system.
|
Masks, Violence, and Marxism: Antifa’s Playbook Takes Hold in Melbourne’s Streets
A former Marxist organiser says 11 far-left groups mobilised against the “March for Australia.”
|
Judge Finds Tax Office, Prosecutors Misused Powers and Falsified Evidence in Tax Case
A Queensland judge has blown the whistle on abuses of power inside the ATO and CDPP, warning their conduct threatens the foundations of justice.
|
The US Law Turning Fences Purple, and Why 120,000 Aussies Want It to Deal With Crime
About 120,000 people have signed a petition calling for a local version of ‘Castle Law,’ saying homeowners should have more power to defend themselves.
|
More Than 1,000 Firearms Seized in National Crackdown on Illegal Weapons
Authorities arrested 184 people, and laid 854 charges during the nationwide crackdown on gun crime.
|
Australia Can Expect More ‘Close Contact’ with Chinese Military, Defence Warns
‘As the power of the PLA and its capabilities expands, it is conducting more and more operations beyond its territorial areas,’ said the defence secretary.
|
Victorian Premier Condemns Left-Wing Protest Violence, Stands by Safety of City
‘The people that came to pick a fight with police were the issue-motivated people on the left,’ said North West Metro police commander Wayne Cheesman.
|
3rd Hearing for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Ends in Delay as Questions Mount Over Identity
Yang has drawn widespread speculation about her identity, with one Canada-based journalist claiming she may be linked to CCP leadership.
|
Victorian Leaders Respond to Daylight Stabbing Incident in Melbourne CBD
A woman stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Melbourne’s city centre now lives in fear.
|
Group Calls on Aussie States to Follow NT’s Ban on Trans Inmates in Women’s Prisons
‘If leaders care about women’s safety, they’ll follow the NT’s lead,’ says Women’s Forum CEO Rachael Wong.
|
Money-Laundering Laws Tightened to Target Crypto ATMs, Mule Accounts
Australia’s crypto ATM network has ballooned from 23 machines in 2019 to 2,000 now, with regulators linking the growth to scams and organised crime.
|
Federal Opposition Leader Issues Challenge to Victorian Premier as Crime Continues to Surge
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called on Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to get out and meet victims of crime.
|
Human Trafficking Reports Have Almost Doubled in 5 Years, Police Say
Police are concerned as reports of trafficking and modern slavery reach an all-time high, with women the majority of victims in some types of crime.
|
‘Not Uncommon’ for Disabled People to Die Under NDIS Care: Commission
Senate hearings have revealed concerns over unregistered providers and weak oversight in the $1.65 billion NDIS support system.
|
Australian Federal Police Chief Says Agency to Refocus on Hybrid Threats
Commissioner Krissy Barrett says the agency will consider whether a national security threat exists before launching investigations.
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