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.

What is chikungunya virus, and should we be worried about it in Australia?

Some people are more prone to having worse symptoms, including infants, older adults, and people with pre-existing medical conditions.

Government, Opposition and community leaders unite to condemn racist attack on Melbourne Hindu temple

The Shree Swaminarayan Temple, a sanctuary for Melbourne’s Hindu community, was defaced with hateful graffiti, including a slur demanding “Go home brown c**t” painted in red.

Millions of Aussie workers to have penalty rates protected under new workplace law

The legislation would directly impact approximately 2.6 million award-reliant workers, many of whom are employed in industries such as hospitality, retail, health and aged care.

Australia under pressure as Pacific nations praise ICJ’s legally non-binding decision on climate obligations

While the ICJ’s opinion is not legally binding, it provides powerful legal clarity and is expected to shape national and international climate litigation for years to come.

‘Voice of the Pacific’ Fijian reggae legend George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso dies at 55

Celebrated not just for his voice but as a cultural icon, Fiji — as he was fondly known — was described as “a beacon of light in challenging times” and “a voice for the people.”

Tim Watts warns of rise in far-right and AI-driven racist attacks targeting Indian-Australians

“What are they trying to achieve by sharing a picture of the Prime Minister wearing a turban in an anti-immigration video?”

‘This is discrimination’: Indian-origin MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar slams race-based internship at Auckland University

Dr Parmar criticised a summer internship programme which states that applicants of Māori, Pasifika, Aboriginal, or Torres Strait Islander descent would be fast-tracked directly to the interview stage.

Australian Indigenous art meets Indian tradition in Zaneta Mascarenhas MP’s sari statement

The sari represents Zaneta Mascarenhas commitment to honouring both her Indian heritage and First Nations culture on a day symbolising renewal in Australian democracy.

Albanese Government slashes student debt by 20 per cent for 3 million Australians

This sweeping move will wipe more than $16 billion in outstanding student loans, including HELP, VET Student Loans, Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans, Student Startup Loans, and other student debts — all backdated to 1 June.

Senator Varun Ghosh makes historic return to 48th Parliament, sworn in on Bhagavad Gita again

In February 2024, he became the first Australian Senator to be sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita, a move that resonated strongly with the multicultural community across the country.

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Jess Wilson backs Matthew Guy’s demand for apology from Moira Deeming after police clear assault claim

"To Aussie males who are sick of this treatment, who are sick of not being believed, some of us in Parliament still have your back. I have your back."

Socceroos advance to knockout round of 32 at FIFA World Cup after draw with Paraguay

The Socceroos have secured progression to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after a tense 0–0 draw in their final Group D...
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