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How Dan Andrews pulled off one of the most remarkable victories in modern politics

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Only two hours after the last vote was cast at 6pm on Saturday, it was clear that Andrews and the Labor government he has headed for eight years had got Yes over the line.

Historic Kolkata football rivalry makes a splash down under in Sydney

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Many ex-Indian football team captains and stalwarts praised the initiative to start the IFA Shield franchise in Australia.

Meet the Indian-Australian who chose vegan ‘Soul Burger’ over career in medicine

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Amit Tewari who is a trained doctor left medicine to establish Soul Burger which now has four outlets in Sydney.

Do you ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables? Here’s what each colour does to our body

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The nutrients found in plant foods are broadly referred to as phytonutrients. There are at least 5,000 known phytonutrients, and probably many more.

Here is why LOTUS is important in Indian culture and G20 Logo

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The lotus symbolizes sacredness, longevity and beauty. A closed bud symbolizes the time before enlightenment, while a fully bloomed lotus represents full enlightenment.

Why do kids bully? And what can parents do about it?

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While schools are responsible for ensuring a safe environment, parents are likely to be distressed and unsure about what to do if their child is being bullied.

Short film by Indian-origin filmmaker nominated for five awards at Sydney’s ‘Made in the West’ Film Festival

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"Blame the Ovens, uses the power of subtle filmmaking to bring out elements of equality & offers a unique perspective to address issues of inclusivity, diversity and acceptance".

Will any Indian-origin candidate win a seat in Victorian state elections?

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The Victorian state elections will have a record 740 candidates contesting the 88 Legislative Assembly seats and 454 candidates in the Legislative Council seats. 

Rajwinder Singh arrested in India for alleged murder of Australian woman Toyah Cordingley

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Queensland Police officers who speak Hindi and Punjabi were involved to track Rajwinder using an information-sharing network via WhatsApp.

Is India’s top hospital victim of same hackers who attacked Australia’s Medibank?

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The suspected ransomware attack left both the patients and doctors unable to access records or test reports.

At least 700,000 years ago, the world’s largest sand island emerged as the barrier that helped the Great Barrier Reef form

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The volumes of sand carried along the coast are immense. It is estimated 500,000 cubic metres of sand moves north past each metre of shoreline every year.

Victorian government-funded Sikh festival swamped by Khalistan propaganda

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"I thought we have left the dark memories of Khalistani terrorism behind us but on Saturday Nagar Kirtan I felt like I am back to those ugly days."

“Absolute tragedy”: Indian-origin man fatally stabbed while working at dairy

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Hundreds of shocked residents and neighbours gathered outside the store to pay tribute to the young man who was “recently married”.

Victoria Police put motorists on alert as 11 lives lost in 11 days

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Victoria Police will increase its enforcement efforts and remain highly visible on roads throughout December,

With record numbers of students cheating, should Australian universities go back to in-person examinations?

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We may be employing and trusting qualified experts who have not earned those qualifications.

Veena Nair wins Australian Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching

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She began her teaching career in Mumbai, where she provided computers to low socio-economic schools and taught students how to code.

‘Kantara’ is a breath of fresh air with earthly scent of Indian soil and spirituality embedded in it

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According to box office reports worldwide earnings of 'Kantara' has crossed INR 400 crores (approx AUD 75 million).

Prominent Indo-Fijian lawyer may face jail for pointing out a spelling error

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The case was brought by Fiji's Attorney General with reference to a Facebook post by Richard Naidu.

Australia’s teacher shortage plan must do more to recruit and retain First Nations teachers

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First Nations peoples have the oldest teaching and learning techniques and knowledge in the world.

India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement passes through Federal Parliament

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The agreement will enter into force 30 days after both countries have confirmed with each other in writing that they have completed their respective domestic requirements.

India removes need to fill ‘Air Suvidha form’ for international passengers

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These new guidelines mean that no 'vaccination certificate and RT-PCR' test is required for any age group when passengers arrive as international travellers in India.

It’s time to add climate change and net-zero emissions to the RBA’s top 3 economic goals

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The bank’s primary tool – the interest rate – is particularly good at sending signals to the “demand” side of the economy, but climate risks are more likely to present supply-side inflationary shocks.

Construction company penalised over $40k for failing to provide back-pay entitlements and pay slips

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Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said business operators that fail to act on Compliance Notices need to be aware they can face penalties in court on top of having to back-pay workers.

Jason Wood calls Joanne Ryan “Lazy Labor member (who) can’t be bothered” to visit when Hindu temple attacked

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The Australia Today can reveal that as a local federal MP, Ms Ryan even refused to write a supporting letter for SMVS Temple's Safer Community Grant application.

Indian-Australian wins gold in sports modelling and bodybuilding World Championship

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Neeru Samota has now won 57 Medals and Achievements in sports modelling and bodybuilding.

As Victorians head to the polls, will voters punish the major parties?

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The final outcome of the upper house election may replicate the existing result, which would mean neither major party controls the chamber and must work with cross-bench MPs to form a majority.

Australia should lead, not follow the UK in building relations with India: Pallavi Sinha

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Ms Sinha is a Lawyer and Notary Public and Co Chair Liberal Party Friends of India. She is also actively involved in advocacy work in areas such as small business, education, Gender and social cohesion.

Deliveroo’s exit from Australia shows why gig workers need more protection

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Deliveroo has already shut its operations in Germany (2019), Spain (2021), and the Netherlands (2022).

How about Australia vs India in World’s largest cricket stadium?

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In 2022, the Narendra Modi Stadium was the venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) final which was witnessed by 104,859 spectators.

“India presents unparalleled growth opportunities for Australian business”: Minister Don Farrell

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ECTA capitalises on this by delivering strong, immediate market access outcomes for Australia in goods and services and improved trade facilitation.

Qatar accused of allegedly hiring paid ‘fake’ Indian football fans

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It was reported that these 'fake' fans, mostly from Kerala, in India, were also used to welcome the England team.

Over 140 Indian exhibitors showcased handloom and leather products in Melbourne

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With a focus on apparel, accessories and textiles, the International Sourcing Expo provides an efficient way for international sourcing, learning and networking for industry professionals.

Premier Peter Malinauskas regrets using slang ‘Sloppy Seconds’; what does it mean?

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"Our political leaders should be more careful of the choice of words and its impact on marginalised communities including women."

Three tips for the whole family to reduce screen time

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Kids’ screen time rose by 50% during the pandemic between 2020 and 2022.

‘CAN NOT take INDIAN photos!’: Australia Post apologises for alleged ‘racist’ sign

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"As soon as we were made aware, we immediately removed the sign and have spoken with the team member concerned."

Albanese and Modi to sign final Australia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement in March 2023

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In a statement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Albanese to India at an early opportunity.

‘That’s not appropriate’: Xi rebukes Trudeau over alleged leaks to media

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In dramatic footage from the G20 summit in Indonesia, Xi can be seen pulling Trudeau aside and saying it was “not appropriate” for details about a previous informal conversation to have been leaked to the media.

How Artemis 1 lunar mission will pave the way for a human return to the Moon

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Artemis 1 will not carry astronauts, but it will launch the first spacecraft capable of doing so on a return journey to lunar orbit in nearly 50 years.

United Kingdom to grant 3,000 visas every year for Indian-educated youth

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18-30-year-old degree-educated Indian nationals will be able to come to the UK to live and work for up to two years.

A slice of emotions with ingredients close to the heart at cookbook launch in Sydney

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"The ladies have not just contributed the recipes, but a slice from their personal lives, a slice that has ingredients that are very close to their hearts".

Are you ready to support the Matildas in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023?

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The second phase of sales of single-match tickets opened for the general public on 2 November 2022 and will run until 3 Marc 2023.

Seven ‘superpowers’ you need to fight climate change

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What resources do children and young people themselves want, to support them in facing climate change?

Australia to enter recession with rise in unemployment, claims investment bank

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The Reserve bank of Australia (RBA) has put the unemployment rate forecast for the end of 2023 at 3.7 per cent.

Error or Lies? Truth behind misleading ‘foreign agent’ claims about Dr Salvatore Babones

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Dr Babones explains why he registered under this scheme for three months in 2020 even though he was told by Australian officials that he didn't have to!

Are you a morning or evening type worker? Choice of hours is next in workplace flexibility

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In the working-age population about 20% can be categorised as either morning or evening types while 60% are intermediate types.

Almost fifty per cent Indian and Nepali international students refused Australian visa

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Only 3.8 per cent of international student applications that is just 34 out of more than 900 students interested in vocational study were approved.

Australia preparing for the fourth wave of COVID

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The subvariants are all “different” from each other, it is being reported that this is a “soup” of Omicron variants, including BA.5, BA.2.75, XBB, and BQ.1.

What do we know about REvil, the Russian ransomware gang likely behind the Medibank cyber attack?

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Russian ransomware groups have close informal links to Russian security agencies such as FSB, the Russian internal security agency.

Prof. Dinesh Kumar’s contactless screening tool could revolutionise chronic wound treatment

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Prof. Kumar is an expert in Biomedical engineering, neuromotor control, biosignal phenomena, and human-computer interaction and an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (PhD, 1991) and Chennai (1983).

Did pandemic reshape the way you buy, prepare and consume food?

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The pandemic not only changed the way we purchased food, but also the motivations behind those purchases.

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy appointed CEO of cloud accounting company Xero

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Sukhinder Singh Cassidy said that her father seeded and fueled her passion for entrepreneurship from a young age - "it all started with his ledger."

Have India’s Sania Mirza and Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik ended their marriage?

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Sania wrote on her social media story a couple of days ago that read, "Where do broken hearts go?"

Black Panther and Brown Power

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Wakanda Forever repositions Namor’s underwater home to the Pacific Ocean and draws on Aztec and other pre-Columbian culture to realise this new Marvel hero.

Magnificent Shiva temples of India’s Chola empire should be on everyone’s bucket list

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The stupi or crowning element of the Brhadiswara temple weighs 80 tonnes and it is believed that an earthen ramp, 6 kilometres long was made to take it up to its position.

Neurologist Dr Sudarshini Ramanathan wins NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science

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Dr Sudarshini Ramanathan is on the expert panel that spans 11 countries and is the lead investigator for the Australian and New Zealand MOGAD Study Group.

Police treating death of Pranav Vivekanandan, his brother and mother as murder-suicide

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The school attended by two young boys offered counselling to fellow students and people have paid floral tributes where the bodies were discovered.

Is digital media economy crashing? Meta fires 11,000 employees, Twitter may go ‘bankrupt’

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These job cuts follow layoffs at Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover and at Microsoft after forecasts showed its slowest revenue growth in five years.

Hindu temple in Auckland targeted with arson attack

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"We also have a priest's quarters where the family of the priest were present - it's attached to the same building, and people could have died."

Australia’s borders are open, so where are all the backpackers?

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Numbers of backpackers declined with borders closed to visa holders from March 2020 to February 2022. But since borders reopened they have not recovered as hoped.

Indian-Australian startup raises $1m for e-bike manufacturing hub in South Australia

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TAV Systems was launched in April 2020 with an aim to convert traditional bikes into electric bikes by establishing a local manufacturing capability in Adelaide. 

Masks back in Queensland; will other Australian states follow?

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In Queensland, COVID pandemic patients have doubled to 203 with a 15 per cent increase in active cases since last week.

T20 WC: India eyes historical clash with Pakistan at MCG, England aims to deliver their best

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At MCG it will be a historical encounter between India and Pakistan if the second semi-final produces a favourable result for the men in blue.

Why big, strong bum muscles matter for your overall health?

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The rates of osteoarthritis in Australia are increasing, with one in every seven hip joint replacements conducted in people under the age of 55.

Need for cultural and body diversity in the Australian fashion industry

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Showcasing the opulent, heritage craftsmanship of India’s festive couture, the show also blended with the Australian Spring-Summer Fashion colour palette.

Medibank won’t pay hackers ransom. Is it the right choice?

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It’s reported the data of about 9.7 million current and former Medibank customers were compromised in a breach first confirmed by Medibank on October 13.

From selling flowers outside temples to Victorian Australian of the Year 2023: Incredible story of Dr Raj Khillan

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"It is an honour, and privilege at the same time it brings a lot of responsibility to me to work harder to cater for the needs of Australian multicultural communities."

2-year-old child dies after dog attack

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Emergency services were called to a motel on Grenfell Road after reports a two-year-old boy had suffered serious injuries.

Cricket, Congress and Controversy: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ gets in trouble in Australia

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"Under ICC T20 World Cup Ticket Terms and conditions, banners or clothing displaying political messages are not permitted."

What does India’s urban youth think about Australia?

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The ORF survey covered 5,000 respondents in 19 cities, and invited young people between 18 and 35 to share their views of India’s world. 

Why BJP considers Indian diaspora key to Modi’s return in 2024

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During 2019 elections several members of diaspora would call back home to explain to their family and friends the place of pride India enjoys in the eyes of the foreigners since the arrival of Modi as their leader in India.

Get ready to be dazzled by a total lunar eclipse tonight

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It’s an opportunity not to be missed, as the next one won’t be visible from our region until 2025.

Four Australian companies participate in India’s premier Agrotech fair

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It is expected that the top 100 CEOs from the industry, 40,000 farmers, and more than 100 eminent speakers from esteemed institutions will participate in this fair.

Fair Work recovers more than $400,000 in wages from 77 businesses

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Businesses were selected for surprise inspections based on their risk of breaching workplace laws or employed vulnerable visa holders.

Nepal Polls: Is political opportunism over ideologies plaguing Himalayan nation?

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There is mudslinging as two alliances accusing each other of nepotism, corruption, misgovernance and erosion of democratic values.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor blessed with baby girl

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The 'Brahmastra' couple tied their knot on April 14, 2022, after dating for years at Ranbir's Mumbai residence in an intimate ceremony.

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with alleged sexual assault in Sydney

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The Sri Lankan cricketer is in Australia to play in the T20 World Cup and met the woman on an online dating application n.

Body of missing 8-year-old Pranav Vivekanandan pulled from Canberra pond

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The bodies of Pranav's mother and brother were found after a passer-by spotted them floating in the pond.

How can aged care policy support culturally diverse older Australians who live with their families?

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The policy focus is overwhelmingly on care and support services. There are decreasing levels of attention to housing, transport, walkability and, least of all, cultural diversity.

A unique online portal to drive India-Australia internship opportunities launched

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Internships hosted through the portal are primarily aimed at developing skills in the growing area of corporate social responsibility.

Is partnering with students a win-win strategy in virtual learning and mobility?

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Students as Partners (SaP) practices are gaining prominence internationally as a means to achieve a more inclusive approach to higher education.

“Assassination attempt” on former Pakistan PM Imran Khan; Did he fake his bullet injury?

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The suspect caught by police has said he wanted to kill PTI chairman Imran Khan because "he was misleading the public."

Appeal to locate Sathyaraj Darmalingam, missing from Westmead

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He is described as being of Indian/sub-continental appearance, about 175cm tall, of thin build, with black curly hair.

600 amputees in Fiji to get Jaipur prosthetic limbs under “India for Humanity” programme

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India and Fiji share long-standing ties built on mutual respect, trust, cooperation and very strong people-to-people relations.

Man sentenced to more than two years in jail for possessing “depraved” child abuse material

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"Anyone who views this material is committing a crime. This is not a victimless crime. Children are not commodities to be used for the abhorrent gratification of sexual predators.”

Can the richer countries afford to stop the debt crisis?

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Unfortunately for many emerging economies, the reserves they hold are simply not enough to cover all of these demands – especially after energy prices soared when Russia invaded Ukraine.

Hindu festival of Chhath celebrated in Australia

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Chhath is celebrated six days after Diwali as per the Hindu calendar and is dedicated to Surya Devta (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiyya (Goddess Shashthi).

Indian IT professionals to be ‘worst affected’ in latest Australian visa shake-up

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"While we are trying to bring current projects up to speed with recruiting more skilled workers government's new direction is not very helpful."

Can you help catch murder accused Rajwinder Singh as Police announce $1 million reward?

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Rajwinder Singh lived in Innisfail but is originally from Buttar Kalan, Punjab India, and is believed to be somewhere in India.

Which Australian universities are Indian international students enrolling in?

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Since international borders reopened in December 2021, the number of overseas students in Australia has risen by more than 120,000.

Kashmiri Hindus preserving and passing culture to next generation in Australia

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The celebrations were filled with ancient Kashmiri traditions from the land of Sage Kashyap.

Brown actor in a leading role, is it a sign Australian productions are embracing diversity?

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“I don’t want any other Indian girl to feel like that. I really wish I didn’t feel that way, now I’m so proud to be Indian and I love that part of myself.”

Shah Rukh Khan turns 57-year-old, greets fans with his ‘signature pose’

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'King of Romance' also did his signature pose for his fans by spreading his arms.

Man charged for allegedly defrauding hundreds of Australians in online crime

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The man allegedly used the stolen identification information to make online purchases, create fraudulent bank accounts and gain unauthorised access to victims’ bank accounts.

Australian media ignores women’s cultural background in family violence reporting: says research

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Women from diverse backgrounds make up a significant proportion of the Australian population.

One million new driving licences to be issued in the wake of Optus data breach

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About 342,000 Victorians will receive their new licences by the end of the year, while the remaining 600,000 can expect their cards to arrive by the first quarter of 2023.

Australian court jails people smuggler for seven years

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The Iraqi man played a key role in a syndicate responsible for organising the transportation of people on a fishing boat, known as Suspected Illegal Entry Vessel (SIEV) X.

Australian Navy ships arrive in Visakhapatnam for ex-Indo-Pacific Endeavour with Indian Navy

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This will enable the Australian Navy to build relationships and strengthen ties with close partners all the way from India to Indonesia.

Why employees and managers can’t ignore the social and mental health impact of working from home

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With the emergence of the pandemic, many people have new levels of awareness of the impossibility of severing work from life.

Indian entrepreneurs explore opportunities on Australian pitch

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The AIBC's Business Leaders Roundtable took place at the NSW Parliament where the Speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly, Jonathan O'Dea, met with the delegation.

No privacy for King Kohli in Australia

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Australian cricketer David Warner called this invasion of Kohli's privacy "ridiculous, totally unacceptable."
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