AMIT SARWAL

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Amit Sarwal is Melbourne-based academic, writer, translator, and former radio broadcaster. He is the Founding Convenor of Australia-India Interdisciplinary Research Network (AIIRN), Co-founder of the Australia Today news network and Founder of Kula Press.

Australian and Sri Lankan education leaders chart new future after 10-day, three-city mission

Beginning in the nation’s capital, the delegation highlighted Sri Lanka’s emergence as a mature and dynamic higher education landscape.

Australian researchers launch new tool to outsmart rapidly evolving audio deepfakes

Audio deepfakes have become a serious cybercrime threat, with criminals using cloned voices to bypass voice biometrics, impersonate public figures and spread disinformation.

‘Digital poison’: AFP-Monash University prototype promises to protect Aussies from malicious deepfakes

“Large-scale data poisoning has the potential to slow the rise of AI-generated harmful content, helping police focus on rescuing real children from harm.”

Australia and Fiji dismiss fake social media claims about PALM scheme

"Australia remains fully committed to PALM and the opportunities it creates for Fijians to take new work experience and skills home to their communities.”

India and Australia move to fast-track major trade agreement in Melbourne

"Our constructive discussions focussed on unlocking the full potential of the India-Australia economic partnership, including through an ambitious and balanced Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.”

New Zealand celebrates Punjabi Language Week with music, dance and cultural extravaganza

Now in its sixth year, the celebrations highlight efforts to preserve and promote Punjabi, which has become the fastest-growing language in New Zealand.

Football star Ryan Williams gives up Australian citizenship to play for India

"The police had never seen someone coming in and handing over their Aussie passport."

Australia’s world-first social media age law grows to safeguard more young users

“We know it won’t be perfect from day one, but this is about setting clear expectations and giving young people a healthier, safer start in the digital world.”

Australia charts new path to net zero with carbon removal roadmap

CDR differs from traditional carbon capture and storage (CCS) by targeting carbon already present in the atmosphere rather than preventing its release.

“Massive opportunities ahead”: PM Luxon skips Parliament to advance India–NZ FTA talks with Minister Goyal

Meanwhile, Goyal said he was “delighted to be in New Zealand to review the progress” of the ongoing negotiations.

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British tourists deported from India for allegedly putting pro-Palestine stickers in holy town

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Record growth for TAFE and VET students in South Australia

Student numbers rose by 4 per cent to 67,915, while subject enrolments jumped 7.6 per cent and training hours increased 8.3 per cent. Program enrolments also grew by 0.6 per cent—the only increase nationwide.
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