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.

Fiji honours Indian indentured labourers who shaped the nation’s cultural and economic identity

The national commemorations reflected on the arrival of the first indentured labourers aboard the Leonidas on 14 May 1879 and recognised the contributions of more than 60,000 Girmitiyas who came to Fiji between 1879 and 1916 under the indenture system.

Albanese secures 90,000 tonnes of fertiliser in new supply push to support Australian farmers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the move would provide certainty to farmers during a period of global uncertainty affecting key agricultural inputs.

Opposition leader Taylor: Big migration cuts, welfare restrictions for permanent residents to lower housing pressure

He also signalled the Coalition would unwind Labor’s housing-related tax changes, including restrictions to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions

Australia and India strengthen aerospace and defence collaboration in new move

The discussions focused on enhancing operational synergy, interoperability, joint exercises, training opportunities and future aerospace collaboration between the two air forces.

India-backed super-specialty hospital set to transform healthcare in Fiji and Pacific

Project will reduce the financial burden faced by families forced to travel overseas for specialist treatment while also delivering long-term benefits for future generations.

Dodgy builders face tougher penalties from 1 July under sweeping Victorian reforms

The legislation allows the commission to impose tougher civil penalties on builders and hold company directors personally liable for misconduct.

Albanese warns One Nation is filling “political vacuum” left by Coalition

When asked about the recent Farrer by-election and the strong showing for One Nation, the Prime Minister said the result reflected deeper instability within the Opposition.

“Utterly depraved”: Alleged mock execution of Indian Prime Minister Modi triggers outrage

The orange jumpsuit, masked captors dressed in black and forced kneeling pose closely mirror the visual style associated with ISIS execution videos.

How Cricket Victoria is helping Indian-Australian girls explore identity and leadership

Cricket Victoria said all 22 participants were identified through its community pathways as emerging leaders within their local clubs and associations.

Fiji honours Girmitiya legacy with tribute to 66,000 Indian indentured labourers

In a major step towards preserving this history, the government has begun digitising fragile archival Girmit records, allowing descendants to trace ancestral villages in India

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Pacific drug war escalates as 17 tonnes of cocaine seized and new international taskforce launched

Officials warned that the sharp rise reflects both improved enforcement and an escalating threat environment driven by powerful narcotics syndicates adapting to international pressure.

Green whistle pain relief now available at all Victorian women’s health hubs

Premier Jacinta Allan said the rollout was part of a broader effort to address the dismissal of women’s pain in the health system.

International rover challenge in Adelaide draws four Indian teams and top Australian universities

Participation in the Rover Challenge gave trainee officers valuable hands-on experience in robotics, teamwork and leadership.
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