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Arrest Made in Murder of Notorious Bikie

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Dandenong on Friday in connection with the murder of notorious bikie Mohammed Akbar Keshtiar, who was shot multiple times outside his South Yarra apartment building on August 4, 2023; police believe the murder was a targeted attack and that the arrest is a significa...

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Racism Alleged in 1988 Death of Aboriginal Teenager

The uncle of Mark Haines, a 17-year-old Aboriginal boy found dead on train tracks in Tamworth, NSW, in 1988, alleges police racism hindered the investigation, citing a senior officer's prejudiced statement and inconsistent investigative practices compared to non-Indigenous deaths. An inquest is unde...

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Australian Refinancing Soars After Interest Rate Cuts

Following interest rate cuts, Australian mortgage refinancing activity surged 8.4% in February, driven by anticipated further reductions and eased lending criteria, offering significant monthly repayment savings.

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Attempted Murder Charge in Armadale

A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempting to kill a 49-year-old man found with life-threatening injuries in an Armadale car park on Thursday morning; police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage.

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Albanese Downplays Major Cyberattack on Australian Super Funds

A coordinated cyberattack targeted at least five major Australian superannuation funds, potentially affecting thousands of accounts; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese downplayed the significance of the event, emphasizing the frequency of such attacks.

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US Tariffs Hit Remote Antarctic Islands

US President Trump's new tariffs impact the Heard and McDonald Islands, a remote Antarctic territory last visited in 2016, despite their lack of significant exports to the US; this 10% tax highlights the global reach of trade disputes.

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Cyberattack hits major Australian super funds

A cyberattack targeting five major Australian super funds, including AustralianSuper, resulted in account access issues and financial losses for some members, prompting calls for improved cybersecurity measures and regulatory oversight.

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Melbourne Arson: Police Release Suspect Sketch in Targeted Attack

Katie Tangey, 27, died in a targeted arson attack in Truganina, Melbourne, on January 16, 2024, due to a case of mistaken identity in Victoria's illegal tobacco wars; police released a composite sketch of a suspect and are seeking information about a dark-colored car.

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Australia Faces 10% US Tariff Amidst Political Dispute

President Trump's announcement of a 10% tariff on Australian exports to the US prompted criticism from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton who claimed the current government's inaction led to the levy, while Education Minister Jason Clare disputed this and highlighted unsuccessful attempts by other count...

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Queensland's Thriving Cigarette Black Market: A 29 Million Cigarette Seizure Reveals Scale

Government data reveals a significant increase in illegal cigarette seizures in Queensland between July 2023 and December 2024, with over 29 million cigarettes, 10.6 tonnes of loose-leaf tobacco, and 225,000 vapes confiscated, indicating a thriving black market estimated to account for more than 15 ...

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Moore Park Golf Course Halving Plan Sparks Political Turf War

The NSW government plans to halve the Moore Park golf course to create a 20-hectare park by mid-2026, sparking a conflict with a golf collective proposing an alternative recreational zone; the Coalition pledged $1 million to support the collective.

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Trump Tariffs Hit Remote Antarctic Islands

President Trump's new tariffs have impacted the remote Heard and McDonald Islands, a territory 4,000km southwest of Australia, imposing a 10% tariff on goods despite the islands' minimal human presence and lack of significant exports to the US. Other locations impacted include the Cocos (Keeling) Is...

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