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On Monday, September 1, 2025, New South Wales police responded to reports of an unauthorized vehicle at the Russian consulate in Woollahra, Sydney. A 39-year-old man drove his SUV into the consulate gates, injuring a police constable and was arrested. The consulate briefly closed but reopened with no ongoing threat reported.
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Six Australian women and children, living in Syrian camps, returned to Australia in late September without government assistance. Their return raises questions about security, government transparency, and policies on repatriation of citizens linked to ISIS, amid ongoing security monitoring and community concerns.
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Australian Federal Police warn international students leaving Australia are being targeted by criminal networks offering cash in exchange for access to bank accounts and IDs. These schemes could link students to major money-laundering crimes, risking prosecution, visa issues, and permanent bans. Authorities urge students to protect their identities.