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Woman charged over alleged ‘gold-plated’ gun import

A United States national who allegedly tried to smuggle a gold-plated handgun into Australia could face 10 years in prison for customs violations.

The New Daily · Apr 25, 2023

Why are UK food prices up by 19% – and which foods are worst affected?

Sugar, sauces, milk and cheese – we look at what is behind the March food inflation figure and if there is hope on the horizon

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

How 11 Indonesian fishermen were rescued after being left stranded by Cyclone Ilsa

Battered by Tropical Cyclone Ilsa, 11 Indonesian fishermen were left shipwrecked on an island, hundreds of kilometres from civilisation and without food, water or communications. This is how they were saved.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Egyptian challenging Australia’s indefinite detention warned he faces forced removal within month

Tony Sami, held for 10 years, is fighting to stay with his two children and had been preparing for landmark high court case

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Illegal foreign fishing boats a 'threat' to Torres Strait Islander commercial fishers

Traditional owners in the Torres Strait criticise border protection and fisheries authorities for what they say is a lack of follow-ups over reports of foreign fishing boats entering far north Queensland waters.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2023

Primark enjoys bumper festive UK sales thanks to heels and baggy suits

Owner ABF says its grocery brands such as Twinings and Kingsmill also increased trading

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Man smuggles 100 cocaine pellets in body

A man has allegedly attempted to smuggle 1.6 kilograms of cocaine into Australia by swallowing 100 pellets of the drug which he later excreted.

AAP · Jan 6, 2023

Primark to open 10 shops before Christmas amid ‘encouraging’ sales

Company bosses say they expect to see "significant growth" in sales for the group

Wales Online · Dec 9, 2022

Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire charged over alleged visa and migration fraud

The ex-Wagga Wagga MP is charged with conspiring to commit an offence after an "extensive investigation" by the Australian Border Force.

ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Unregistered assault rifles, smoke grenade and 10,000 rounds of ammunition found in Perth home

A haul of weapons including semi-automatic assault rifles and a military-grade smoke grenade has been seized from an underground cellar at a home in a northern coastal suburb of Perth.

ABC News · Nov 19, 2022