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Cocaine allegedly hidden in luxury buses seized by police and border force officials
Two Victorian men will face court after 139 kilograms of cocaine were found allegedly hidden inside luxury buses in an international shipment that arrived in Adelaide via Perth, with border force officials saying cocaine shipments are being seized at "unprecedented levels".
Singapore considers lifting cat ban for three quarters of residents
While a large majority of Singapore's population live in government-built flats, pets are forbidden in these buildings.
Thirteen-year-old who was told he'd never be independent graduates from university with honours
Singaporean-born Nathanael Koh started school at age three and university at 11, despite having been diagnosed with global developmental delay as a baby.
Administrators say creditors voted to sell this famed Victorian gold mine, but the union disagrees
Creditors met to decide the future of Ballarat Gold Mine yesterday after 10 months under administration, but not everyone is in agreeance of what actually transpired.
Optus begins compensating customers with cash over nationwide outage after earlier offer of extra data
In written answers to Senate questions on notice, Optus has confirmed it has paid compensation in cash to customers affected by its nationwide outage on November 8, after being slammed for originally only offering extra data.
Mothballed WA meatworks to reopen to meet chilled meat demand from Asia, Middle East
After a five-year closure, a Geraldton meatworks may reopen by mid-February due to demand for Australian meat from international markets in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Middle East.
Urgent meetings, router resets and 400 workers: Behind the scenes of the Optus outage
Submissions to a Senate inquiry outline what happened behind the scenes as Optus rushed to fix its recent outage.
Analysis
analysis:Kelly Bayer Rosmarin's fate at Optus was sealed well before her resignation was public knowledge
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin was highly regarded as a corporate warrior after surviving last year's cyber attack fallout, but her fate at Optus was decided earlier than Monday morning's announcement, writes Peter Ryan.
Optus CEO resigns in wake of nationwide outage
Optus chief executive officer Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns in the wake of November 8's major outage, saying it is "in the best interests of Optus going forward".
Romantic and raucous: Seven stunning South Asian musicians for your Diwali playlist
It's Diwali (Deepavali) season — here are some talented South Asian artists to put on your speaker. From Swiss hip hop artist Priya Ragu to carnatic sensation Sid Sriram, we look at contemporary young artists shaking up the scene. Author: Dilpreet Taggar.
When is Diwali 2023? What is the Festival of Lights about and where to join in the fun?
Derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means "row of lights". Lights are the essence of the celebration that lauds the victory of good over evil. Here's where celebrations are happening across Australia
'There's nothing like it': Why OzAsia is the major cultural festival you should know about
Disappearing Cantonese dialects and centuries-old Vietnamese instruments feature alongside bilingual K-rap and punk Malaysian street art in a program that champions freedom of expression.
Australian man charged after alleged bomb threat on Perth-bound flight
The man allegedly told a cabin crew member "I have a bomb", forcing the flight from Singapore to turn back under fighter jet escort.
Analysis
analysis:Verstappen has gone from a driver with a clouded title to a champion equal with F1's greatest drivers
In 664 days, Max Verstappen changed his reputation and legacy by dominating Formula 1 in a way that is unparalleled, writes Michael Doyle.
Singapore goes passport-free as experts raise alarms on risks. But it's not the first country to do it
Singapore will soon join Dubai to provide travellers with a more efficient immigration clearance as early as 2024 following an update to its Immigration Bill.
Anthony Albanese meets Singaporean President Halimah Yacob
Anthony Albanese meets Singaporean President Halimah Yacob at the 20th Asia Security Summit.
Analysis
analysis:Singapore's first female president changed perceptions of what Asian leaders should look like
Standing at just 1.55 metres and wearing a tudung, the 69-year-old grandmother will be remembered as a low-key and hard-working president who dug into Singapore's vast reserves during the pandemic and never forgot the single-parent family she came from, writes Jason Dasey.
Red Bull finally beaten as Sainz produces Ferrari masterclass
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz produces a tactical masterclass to win the Singapore Grand Prix.
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
If any team is able to end Red Bull's dominant run, this race may be their best chance.
F1 rookie Piastri looking forward to race where 'anything can happen', Ricciardo returns to pit wall
Singapore will provide the latest challenge in 22-year-old Oscar Piastri's short career, with the track one of the most physically demanding on the calendar.
New York is cracking down on Airbnbs. Here's how The Big Apple and other cities are tackling short-term rentals
New York is making big changes to its short-term rental rules, but it's not the only major city to do so.
Singapore wants to be the first to outlaw cancel culture. But can it be done? Here's what experts say
With no existing blueprint, Singapore wants to regulate the social phenomenon to better support public discourse. Experts cast their doubts and say existing laws in Australia could help.
Tharman Shanmugaratnam elected Singapore's next president after landslide victory
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a former member of Singapore's ruling party, scores a landslide victory to become the city-state's president, in an election seen as a barometer of public sentiment amid economic challenges and high-profile scandals.
Bearbricks are 'the sweet spot' for criminals looking to launder money, experts say
When Singapore police raided a suspected money laundering ring last month, they seized property and assets including a collection of about 60 colourful, mostly plastic figurines in the shape of a pot-bellied bear.