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Australia's $4 billion illicit tobacco trade fuels a violent criminal market
Authorities stress the $4 billion figure is conservative, as it does not include illegal vapes and e-cigarettes. Source link
Poland and Romania deploy new defence system against Russian drones
The United States-built Merops system can identify drones and close in on them, using artificial intelligence to navigate. Source link
Media identity Carrie Bickmore named Victorian Australian of the Year
The radio host and former TV presenter has been recognised for her fundraising work to progress brain cancer research. Source link
NT Police releases anti-racism action plan in bid to drive cultural change
The Northern Territory Police Force has released its first anti-racism strategy for staff, following years of headlines about racist attitudes that have dogged the organisation. Source link
Live updates: Australia looking to reclaim T20 series lead against India
Australia is looking to nudge ahead of India as the five-match T20 series shifts to Gold Coast’s Carrara Stadium for the penultimate match. Follow here for live text updates. Source link
Tasmania's budget 'pretty dire' with 'no easy way out', economists say
Independent economist Saul Eslake and Deloitte’s Cedric Hodges warn there is no easy way out of Tasmania’s dire budget situation, after the treasurer delivered an “interim” budget with little in the way of concrete solutions for fixing the state’s debt. Source link
Kangaroos respond after Hawks' apparent snub of Garner milestone
Hawthorn players were noticeably absent from the guard of honour for North star Jasmine Garner after her 100th AFLW game, but the reigning champs are not too fussed about it. Source link
Mamdani's triumph in New York is making waves around the world
The blistering rise of New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has captured global attention. So what’s going on and what does his win say about the American political climate? Source link
Anti-corruption commission watchdog inquiring into NACC chief Brereton
The inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission is inquiring into the agency’s head, Paul Brereton, in relation to several complaints including from a former employee. Source link
Male nurse charged with raping two elderly women in hospital
Police allege the 41-year-old committed the offences against two women in their 80s in 2020 and 2024 at a hospital in Brisbane’s south. Source link