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Why this man risked crocodiles, storms and jail to fish in Australian waters

Why do Indonesian crews keep fishing illegally in Australian waters when the activity is so perilous?

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Why this man risked crocodiles, storms and jail to fish in Australian waters

Why do Indonesian crews keep fishing illegally in Australian waters when the activity is so perilous?

ABC AustraliaApr 20, 2026, 9:54 PM

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'Large crocodile' attacks man in WA's far north

A man in his 20s has been flown to a Perth hospital after he was attacked by a crocodile at a popular camping spot north of Broome.

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Man charged over alleged plot to import $80m cocaine haul into Australia

A New South Wales man has faced court after allegedly attempting to import 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia.

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Soaring airfares, reduced flights force Australians to rethink travel plans

The war in the Middle East has caused chaos across some of the world's busiest aviation regions, with many Australians now reconsidering their travel plans — or abandoning them altogether.

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10,000 US troops join Australians for Philippines training exercise

Troops from the US, Philippines, Australia and Japan unite for the largest military exercise in "real-world conditions" to ensure security in the Indo-Pacific region. But China has criticised the drill.

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