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.

INNOVATION

Australia signs deal to tap booming $16.5b Indian organic food market

India’s organic market was worth nearly $2.9 billion in 2024 and is forecast to soar by 20 per cent annually to reach $16.5 billion by 2033 — creating a lucrative opening for Australian producers.

INNOVATION

Dawoodi Bohra community unites with Conservation Volunteers Australia to protect Adelaide’s vital wetlands

Part of the global “Turning the Tide Against Plastic Pollution” movement, the initiative highlights the importance of sustainability and waste reduction while fostering community engagement.

IMMIGRATION

“Abused and weaponised”: Spender criticises anti-immigration rhetoric, Price defends grassroots views

"My mum taught me to stand up for myself and multiculturalism… No Australian can make me feel like a stranger in my country.”

INNOVATION

Australia recognises Palestine as DFAT issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning over terror, kidnapping and Sharia law dangers

The Smartraveller page warns of terrorism, kidnapping and violent unrest, while also citing Sharia law in Gaza, the death penalty, restrictions on same-sex relationships, and strict rules on dress and behaviour.

INNOVATION

Four-decade police veteran Mal Lanyon appointed as NSW’s 24th commissioner

Over his career, he has spearheaded operations against organised crime and domestic violence offenders, overseen metropolitan policing, and played central roles in emergency management.

INNOVATION

Indian and Chinese visitors push Victoria tourism to record $43.7 billion

Victoria led all states in visitors, nights, and expenditure from the Indian market, with spending up a staggering 78.9 per cent compared to last year.

INNOVATION

Albanese urges US investors to back a ‘Future Made in Australia’

The Prime Minister emphasised Australia’s vast deposits of lithium, nickel, zinc and rare earths, as well as its status as the world’s sunniest continent.

INNOVATION

Westpac joins major banks in job-slashing digital push, union outraged by 200 cuts

The bank confirmed it will phase out the positions over the next 12 months, replacing them with concierges who will steer customers towards its app, ATMs and online banking.

IMMIGRATION

Is a ‘broken’ visa system fuelling anti-Indian sentiment?

Back in April, Australian authorities raised the alarm over a surge in “non-genuine” student applications, cases in which education was not the primary intent but a façade for residency ambitions or unauthorised employment.

INNOVATION

Fiji government reaffirms support for truth and reconciliation process addressing coup years

Established by Parliament in December 2024, the FTRC is tasked with facilitating open, safe and inclusive truth-telling around Fiji’s coup years of 1987, 2000 and 2006.

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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”