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.

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Prime Minister Albanese lands in Fiji, pledges stronger Pacific ties

Albanese was welcomed at Nausori Airport by Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka and Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka. He was accorded a 50-member Guard of Honour by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

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University of Melbourne to establish quantum and agri-tech hub in southern India

The new centre will be located at Tamil Nadu Knowledge City in Tiruvallur and will occupy a dedicated 20,000-square-foot research and teaching facility within the precinct's knowledge tower.

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Indian Customs arrest Melbourne passenger after seizing 484g of gold at Amritsar airport

Acting on suspicion, officers intercepted the male passenger and conducted a detailed examination, including X-ray screening and a personal search.

POLITICS

Albanese pushes major infrastructure agenda, rejects monocultural Australia debate

On broader national development strategy, Albanese backed stronger collaboration between federal and state governments to align infrastructure investment with economic growth precincts.

IMMIGRATION

Kiwifruit firm Dosanjh Horticulture, director Jatinder Singh fined $135,000 over unpaid work and wage breaches

The case involved what officials described as a wage “banking” arrangement, where workers were required to work unpaid hours to offset previous paid time, along with failures to keep accurate employment records and correctly calculate leave entitlements.

IMMIGRATION

International student numbers capped as Australia freezes intake at 295,000 for 2027

“Australia continues to welcome genuine international students seeking a premium Australian education which is great for our unis, domestic students and research.”

POLITICS

Tougher bail laws drive court expansion across Geelong and Melbourne suburbs

Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny said Victorians expect safety to come first and the government is responding with stronger laws and improved court systems.

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Mystery letter writer behind 100 threatening messages to MPs sparks major police hunt

“We believe the offender is of Caucasian appearance and in his 60s, so we are appealing to the community if they recognise any of the symbols or names in the letter excerpts and can relate them to someone of that profile to please let police know.”

INFOTAINMENT

Indian-origin artist Bharti Kher commissioned for major public artwork at Powerhouse Parramatta

Titled Tree of Life, the seven-metre bronze sculpture draws on Kher’s interpretation of the sacred tree from Indian mythology, traditionally described in Hindu texts as a conscious entity offering protection and connection between the human and spiritual worlds.

IMMIGRATION

Pauline Hanson calls for tougher English rules as universities warn higher visa fees threaten Australia’s global edge

Hanson criticised universities for what she described as an overreliance on international student revenue, claiming Australian students were being disadvantaged in classrooms.

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