AMIT SARWAL

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Amit Sarwal is Melbourne-based academic, writer, translator, and former radio broadcaster. He is the Founding Convenor of Australia-India Interdisciplinary Research Network (AIIRN), Co-founder of the Australia Today news network and Founder of Kula Press.

Victoria smashes Australian Open records as stars shine on Melbourne Park courts

Over three weeks, 1.368 million fans packed Melbourne Park, surpassing last year’s record of 1.2 million.

Here’s your chance to let students fly with aviation STEM

Applications have opened for Aviators in Schools, an initiative led by the CSIRO in partnership with Aviation/Aerospace Australia that connects teachers with industry experts to bring real-world aviation experience into primary and secondary schools.

Generations of courage remembered at Canberra Last Post Ceremony

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called on Australians to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served their nation during the annual Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial.

Rottnest Island school camp subsidy opens to give WA students unforgettable experiences

Now in its third year, the initiative makes overnight school camps on the island more accessible, offering eligible families savings of more than $150 per child for a three-night stay.

‘Pull my strings for empty promises’: AI-generated satirical ’Albanese Barbie’ rattles the political toybox

The fictional doll is described as “looking strong in the box and collapsing on contact with reality”, complete with a mock “blame the previous government” button.

‘I am humbled’: Fiji Airways chief Paul Scurrah honoured with AM for transport leadership in 2026 Australia Day Honours

Under his leadership, the airline is pursuing its goal of becoming the World’s Happiest Airline while maintaining reliable global connectivity for Fiji.

‘What are we celebrating?’ Federal Race commissioner Sivaraman reignites Australia Day ‘stolen land’ debate

Mr Sivaraman said the date raised fundamental questions about what Australians were commemorating, arguing the country needed more honest discussion about its history.

Victorian Premier Allan pledges unwavering support for LGBTIQA+ communities at Midsumma

Ms Allan aimed at what she described as rising hypocrisy and hard-right politics, warning that homophobia and transphobia remain active threats to progress in Victoria.

‘Keys to your own home’: $801m Labor deal to unlock 17,000 new homes for South Australians

State’s policy momentum had positioned it to be the first to strike a deal under the Albanese Government’s 100,000-homes commitment.

Canada defends Khalistan extremism as free speech but cries treason over Alberta talks

“To go to a foreign country and ask for assistance in breaking up Canada — there’s an old-fashioned word for that, and that word is treason,” Eby said ahead of a first ministers’ meeting.

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RBA lifts rates to 3.85% as inflation rebounds, exposing federal failure to rein in demand

Capacity constraints remain binding. Demand is too strong. And without changes to fiscal and structural policy, interest rates will remain the primary lever — regardless of the political cost.

Three young men from Punjab charged over alleged extortion-related shooting in Canada

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