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Methamphetamine importation – 4 in court

30 August , 2016 ABF, AFP, Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police, Baldivis, drug smuggling, drugs, illegal drugs, logs, Matt Rippon, methamphetamine, Michelle Fyfe, Rod O’Donnell, timber logs, Western Australia

Authorities in WA have charged four men for the importation of $45.6 million of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of timber logs from Africa.

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Taskforce Cadena detains 34 Malaysians

25 August , 2016 ABF, AFP, Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police, Coffs Harbour, Department of Immigration and Border Protection, DIBP, exploitation of foreign workers, Fair Work Ombudsman, labour hire syndicate, lawful non-citizens, Migration Act offences, Taskforce Cadena, unlawful non-citizens, Villawood Immigration Detention Centre, visa fraud, Woolgoolga

Taskforce Cadena identified and detained 14 unlawful non-citizens and 20 lawful non-citizens who were working in breach of their visa conditions.

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Revenge porn website taken down

24 August , 2016 Australian Federal Police, Children’s eSafety Commissioner, COAG, Council of Australian Governments, Jedi Council, Michaelia Cash, online bullying, revenge porn

Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash said she was pleased that this afternoon a website containing intimate images

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Commercial quantity of methamphetamine found in logs

5 August , 20165 August , 2016 ABF, AFP, Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police, commercial quantity, commercial quantity of drugs, drugs, John Beveridge, methamphetamine, timber logs

Two men have been charged for importing a commercial quantity of methamphetamine with a street value of $115 million within a cargo consignment from Africa.

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Australian Federal Police and ABF drug arrests

20 July , 2016 ABF, AFP, Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police, Cocaine, crystal meth, crystal methamphetamine, cuttlefish, drug import, ice, Taskforce Icarus

A woman was charged by the Australian Federal Police with importing 4kg of cocaine while a man 5kg of crystal meth inside cuttlefish.

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JACET – Remember to stay safe online

8 June , 2016 AFP, Australian Federal Police, child exploitation, child grooming, internet, JACET, Kelmscott, ThinkUKnow, WA Police, Western Australia Police

57-year-old Kelmscott man being charged with online child grooming offences by Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET).

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Methylamphetamine syndicate smashed in the West

1 June , 2016 Australian Border Force, Australian Crime Commission, Australian Federal Police, Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, crystal meth, drug importation, drugs, East Cannington, Embleton, ice, Joint Organised Crime Task Force, Methylamphetamine, Western Australia Police

14 people charged in Perth and approximately 200 kilograms of methylamphetamine worth approximately $200 million was seized.

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Teacher in possession of child exploitation material

28 May , 2016 AFP, Australian Federal Police, child exploitation, Guildford Grammar School, JACET, Western Australia Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team

A Guildford Grammar School teacher charged with possession of child exploitation material.

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Police Media: Sydney inc. man charged for bank fraud

28 May , 2016 Auburn, Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police, bank fraud, Bankstown, Beacon Hill, Bossley Park, Dundas Valley, ephedrine, fraud, JCTT, Kensington, Lee Road, Northern Beaches, Operation Appleby, Parramatta, SCC Fraud & Cybercrime Squad

Charged for $450,000 fraud: Dundas Valley; crashes: Bossley Park, Beacon Hill, Auburn; terrorism conspiracy arrest: Bankstown; drug import charge Kensington

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Teenager arrested for planning terrorist act

18 May , 201618 May , 2016 AFP, Australian Federal Police, Joint Counter Terrorism Team, Macquarie Park, terrorist

An 18-year-old Macquarie Park man yesterday for allegedly planning a terrorist act

I went to the museum where they had all the heads and arms from the statues that are in all the other museums.”

Steven Wright

Anger over WA Government's decision to decline Paralympics event

The City of Perth will host a welcome home ceremony for WA Paralympic athletes, following anger over the State Government's initial decision not to hold an event. on 21 Sep 2016

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100m silver for Year 9 schoolgirl Holt

TEEN sprint sensation Isis Holt has added a Paralympic Games silver to her world championship golden double, finishing second in her T35 100m final. on 15 Sep 2016

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Aussie Davidson wins Rio long jump gold

Brayden Davidson has delivered gold for Australia at the Rio Paralympics with victory in the T36 long jump. on 13 Sep 2016

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Belarus official banned from Paralympic Games for Russia flag stunt

"This is the person who showed solidarity with people who were disgracefully treated in an inhumane way in not being allowed to compete at the Paralympics," Zakharova told Interfax news agency. on 09 Sep 2016

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Super Cahill earns Socceroos win over UAE

Australia earns a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over United Arab Emirates through a late Tim Cahill volley. on 06 Sep 2016

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Late night evacuations for Barossa Valley campers as river breaks bank

Holiday-makers are evacuated from their cabins and caravans in the middle of the night at a Barossa Valley caravan park after a nearby river breaks its banks. on 30 Sep 2016

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Dedicated natural burial site backed by Tasmanian council

People wanting a natural burial in Tasmania — which involves unmarked graves and biodegradable coffins — may soon have the option of being laid to rest in a purpose-built site. on 22 Sep 2016

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Flooding closes regional NSW roads

Flash flooding has forced road closures in parts of NSW, with some rivers expected to peak into the weekend. on 21 Sep 2016

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Hammer rampage man, 44, accused of injuring man, punching police officer in face

Following reports of the alleged attack, WA's truck driving community posted messages of hope and support to Mr Tapper's family on the West Australia Road Trains and Big Bangers Facebook page. on 09 Sep 2016

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Potato marketing board deregulation law passed by WA Parliament

Western Australia's Parliament has cleared the way for full deregulation of the state's potato industry, passing legislation to abolish the controversial Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC). on 07 Sep 2016

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