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

Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents

The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the visa would be arranged within 90 days and collected nearly AUD 34,000 in instalments.

INNOVATION

New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children

The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.

POLITICS

“Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes

“What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.”

INNOVATION

$3m lifeline for Liberty Bell Bay workers as Albanese and Rockliff governments step in

Prime Minister Albanese said the intervention was focused on protecting jobs and supporting the region through a difficult period.

IMMIGRATION

Community urged to stand united against racist backlash as Melbourne unveils $1.2m Little India precinct plan

“This is not about North or South, Tamil or Punjabi — this is about being Indian.”

NEWS

Indian-origin family turns charity lottery win into $5 million jackpot after Perth luxury home sale

Sanju and Sweety, who live in the Perth suburb of Success with their three children, originally won the MSWA Lottery Home in May last year, along with $100,000 in cash, taking their total initial prize to $4.25 million.

NEWS

Indo-Fijian business and philanthropic Tappoo family honoured with Fiji’s highest civilian award

The President also reflected on his engagement with the organisation, including officiating at its global cultural festival in 2025 and receiving medical treatment at its hospital in Muddenahalli, India.

SPORTS

Indian-origin teenage cricketer Ira Aery emerged as bright young talent in Australian cricket

Aery, who plays her junior cricket in Victoria’s Western Region Junior Cricket Association, finished the tournament as joint leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets at an average of 9, underlining her consistency across the series.

NEWS

Nepal on edge again as border tax on Indian goods triggers mass street revolt

Videos circulating on social media show heated exchanges between residents and border officials, including instances in which goods, such as small food items, were seized

IMMIGRATION

Know an Indian-origin senior making a difference? Nominations open for Victoria’s top honour

Nominations close on 19 May 2026, with communities encouraged to put forward seniors who go above and beyond.

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NEWS

Indian-Australian scientist Prof. Rajeev Varshney named among world’s top agri-food pioneers

Prof. Varshney, Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI), the WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and Murdoch University’s International Chair in Agriculture and Food Security, is one of only four Australians to have received the honour since the list was launched in 2024.

NEWS

‘I fell in love with India’: Australian solo traveller praises kindness and hospitality of strangers

Reflecting on her month-long journey, Paige said the warmth she encountered wherever she travelled was one of the main reasons she had developed such a strong affection for India.

IMMIGRATION

Almost half a million arrivals, 174,500 new homes: IPA says Australia’s housing crunch is no mystery

For the March quarter alone, net housing supply increased by 54,200 dwellings, compared with 193,780 net permanent and long-term arrivals.