AMIT SARWAL

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Dr Amit Sarwal is the Co-Founder and Editor of The Australia Today, with a career spanning broadcast media and academic leadership. He brings strategic vision, cross-cultural expertise, and editorial innovation to storytelling that connects communities and amplifies diverse voices.

IMMIGRATION

Saima Beg’s book ‘Home Down Under’ shows children the magic of new beginnings

Indian-Australian author Saima Beg’s new children’s book, Home Down Under: Mumbai to Perth, follows young Mira as she navigates the move from the bustling streets of Mumbai to the wide open spaces of Perth.

INFOTAINMENT

Australia’s Punjabi community grieves death of popular singer Rajvir Jawanda following tragic bike accident

The 35-year-old artist, who had performed across Australia and New Zealand in 2018, sustained severe head and spinal injuries when his motorcycle reportedly collided with stray cattle on 27 September.

INNOVATION

Winston Peters hits out at ‘headline hunting’ Left’s ‘hypocrisy’ on Gaza protests after vandalism at his home

"It’s almost as if they want an excuse to keep banging their drums, waving their flags, and swinging their crowbars — all the while crying havoc and unleashing the dogs of war.”

INNOVATION

Jyotsana Varma appointed Regional Director–Pacific at Asian Development Bank in Sydney

Prior to joining ADB, she led state teams in the Indian civil service on social sector projects and advised the Indian Finance Minister on policy matters.

INNOVATION

Deeply troubling and unacceptable: ANZAC legacy of Indian soldiers targeted in ‘hate-motivated’ vandalism

The monument commemorates the 15,000 Indian soldiers who fought alongside Australians at Gallipoli during World War I — more than 1,400 of whom were killed and 3,500 wounded.

INNOVATION

Melbourne commuters get an early Christmas gift from Premier Allan with Metro Tunnel opening

The Summer Start will see Metro Tunnel services running seven days a week, stopping at all five new underground stations: Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac.

INNOVATION

AI could improve Indigenous healthcare if guided by First Nations voices, CSIRO report

The consultations identified three key priorities for responsible AI use in Indigenous health.

INNOVATION

Crackdown on dodgy job ads nets $185,000 in fines across Australia

Since laws banning dodgy job advertisements came into effect, the workplace regulator has intensified its efforts to stop underpayment before it begins.

POLITICS

Pesutto and Mansfield visit marks new chapter in Victoria–Fiji twin-parliament ties

Victorian Members of Parliament are in Suva this week as part of a seminar with Fijian MPs aimed at strengthening the legislative process in Fiji through improved scrutiny of bills.

INNOVATION

Australia remembers victims of October 7 as ‘disgraceful’ pro-Hamas graffiti in Melbourne draws outrage

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in a statement marking the anniversary, said the day remained one of “pain and terror for Jewish people around the world” and urged Australians to “never forget the atrocities inflicted by Hamas.”

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POLITICS

“While Australians struggle…”: Pauline Hanson attacks PM Albanese’s Global Citizen Award after blunt exchange with journalist

Albanese’s response was notably brief, with the Prime Minister rejecting the premise of Bourke’s question before continuing with the press conference.

NEWS

South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas warns cutting migration would be ‘madness’

“There could be no greater act of national economic self harm than to slash migration numbers for political purposes.”

NEWS

India backs Australia’s bid for UN Security Council seat as Albanese launches 2029-30 campaign

“As an active and ambitious middle power, we have a practical contribution to make to international peace and security”