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.

POLITICS

Former Prime Ministers escalate criticism of Albanese government over antisemitism and hate speech laws

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has also criticised the legislation, citing what he described as significant flaws and signalling he would not support the bill.

IMMIGRATION

Fiji, Bangladesh among countries hit by expanded US visa bond rules

Under the program, applicants who are otherwise eligible for a visitor visa may be instructed by a consular officer to post a bond of US$5,000, US$10,000 or US$15,000, with the amount determined at the visa interview.

NEWS

Muanpuii Saiawi named India’s next High Commissioner to New Zealand

Saiawi’s appointment comes as India and New Zealand work to deepen their bilateral ties, following the recent conclusion of Free Trade Agreement talks.

NEWS

$4 million boost to turn Victoria’s hard-to-recycle plastics into new products

The funding will support four new projects that together will increase plastics recycling capacity by 16,700 tonnes a year, strengthening Victoria’s resource recovery sector while creating jobs across the state’s growing circular economy.

NEWS

Suspected scam migration agent among four arrested in Far North Queensland ABF crackdown

Another individual, known to Queensland Police for using violence and coercion to force migrant workers into illegal work was also removed from Australia.

HEALTH

Gold Coast doctor Vikram Nedunchezhian wins back-to-back trainee awards for kindness and care

“Words can’t express how grateful I am—this award reflects the incredible support of my friends, family, colleagues, and supervisors at Gold Coast Health.”

NEWS

Trump floats $1bn ‘Board of Peace’ to rebuild Gaza, as Albanese and Modi receive invitations

Australia would continue working with international partners to support the implementation of Washington’s Middle East peace plan.

NEWS

31-year-old Indian-origin truck driver dies in New Zealand crash, friends launch fundraiser to support family

Sandeep Singh’s wife and children are travelling from India to New Zealand to be with friends and make arrangements for his final rites.

SPORTS

Australian cricket legend’s baggy green gifted to Indian player set for Sydney auction

The baggy green cap, worn by Sir Donald Bradman during his final home Test—where he notched his 100th first-class century—is heading to auction, already being hailed as “the holy grail” of cricket memorabilia.

POLITICS

“Time for politics to stop”: Albanese calls for Parliament to act in national interest

“The Opposition are so obsessed with opposing things, they’ve now begun to oppose themselves.”

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NEWS

Two Indian-origin delivery drivers fight off alleged armed carjacking attempt in Melbourne

Witnesses reported the pair directed racial abuse at the driver before the situation turned violent.

IMMIGRATION

“We are all either migrants or descendants of migrants,” says Prime Minister Albanese as he honours Vietnamese Australians

The Prime Minister reflected on the broader significance of migration to Australia, noting that, aside from First Nations people, all Australians are either migrants or descendants of migrants.

NEWS

$800,000 NDIS and childcare scam mastermind sentenced to more than seven years

Investigators found the woman misused NDIS funds intended for her child with a disability to purchase a residential property.