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Woman fronts court over $20m cocaine smuggling plot

An Adelaide woman faces life in prison after being charged with attempting to smuggle over $20 million worth of cocaine into South Australia. Her co-accused is hospitalised with meningitis.

The Influential People Who Got WA Talking in 2025

From political heavyweights to cultural icons, meet the West Australians who dominated headlines and shaped conversations across the state in a pivotal 2025. Discover their stories.

IDPwD 2025 Ambassadors Share Stories for Disability Inclusion

Meet the 2025 International Day of People with Disability ambassadors, including tech innovator Santiago Velasquez Hurtado and advocate Ronan Soussa, as they work to dismantle stereotypes and promote accessibility across Australia.

Four men charged over $170m cocaine haul off WA

A chief officer and three others face charges after 525kg of cocaine was found floating off Lancelin. The massive drug bust is a major blow to organised crime. Read the full details.

Kalgoorlie Gold Squad Fights FIFO Drug Crimes

Kalgoorlie's century-old Gold Stealing Detection Unit tackles sophisticated FIFO worker drug operations and gold theft. Learn how police protect Australia's mining industry.

Albanese supports Border Force boat program

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expresses support for Australian Border Force amid revelations of secret program transferring asylum seekers to safer fishing boats. Read the latest details.

African Man Faces Life in Prison Over Meth Haul

A Tanzanian crewman faces life imprisonment after being caught with 3kg of methamphetamine at Port Adelaide. The alleged drug bust is estimated to be worth $2.7 million. Read the full details.

Jonathan Bailey: First Gay Sexiest Man Alive 2025

British actor Jonathan Bailey breaks barriers as the first openly gay man to receive People magazine's prestigious Sexiest Man Alive title in its 2025 edition, marking a historic moment for LGBTQ+ representation.

Student fined $35K for insect smuggling

A 22-year-old international student faces massive penalties after being caught trying to export protected Australian wildlife including tarantulas and beetles from Sydney Airport.

Pinjarra Massacre Apology: A Watershed Moment

The Shire of Murray's historic apology for the 1834 Pinjarra Massacre represents a rare example of genuine accountability that could transform Australia's reconciliation journey.

Brothers in court over massive illicit tobacco bust

Two Perth brothers have appeared in court following one of Western Australia's largest illicit tobacco busts, with authorities seizing millions of dollars worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes.

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