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.

NEWS

Australians warned of ‘tsunami of youth crime’ as AI accelerates online radicalisation of children within days

Booth said the response needed to extend beyond policing, with greater emphasis on early intervention, education and prevention.

IMMIGRATION

Five Bangladeshi’s accused in immigration fraud involving 243 temporary resident visa applications

The applications allegedly presented Canadian citizens as hosts and relied on fraudulent documents and false statements to support the applicants’ visits to Canada.

INFOTAINMENT

Melbourne set to celebrate Hindu festival of Diwali with fireworks, dance and colour

The programme will feature Indian classical and folk dances, high-energy Bollywood performances, live music and bhajan jamming, alongside traditional performances by adult and children’s groups.

NEWS

NSW passes Australia-first ‘human composting’ bill, giving a third end-of-life option

Introduced as a private member’s bill by independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich, the legislation originated in the Legislative Assembly.

NEWS

‘They’re all your relatives’: Wyndham’s Indian-origin Councillor Preet Singh’s post on illegally parked trucks draws racist jibes

Cr Singh encouraged residents to report trucks parked illegally on residential streets, sharing Wyndham City Council’s guidance and calling on the community to “join the blitz on illegally parked trucks”.

SPORTS

Indian-origin cricketer Lisa Sthalekar among seven sporting greats inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Adopted from an orphanage in Pune, India, when she was just weeks old, Sthalekar grew up in Sydney and discovered her passion for cricket through her adoptive father, Haren, who was devoted to the game.

INFOTAINMENT

Indian-origin volunteer firefighter Brijal Parikh receives 10 Years of Service Award from Pakenham Fire Brigade

Parikh expressed gratitude to the brigade’s past and present members, reflecting on a decade of volunteering, teamwork, friendship and community service.

NEWS

Victoria secures $350 million federal housing bonus as Prime Minister Albanese praises Melbourne’s multicultural heart

Albanese concluded his speech by highlighting Melbourne’s multicultural communities, infrastructure and economic potential, saying the city’s people and their aspirations were central to its future.

NEWS

Australia unveils advanced Ghost Shark underwater warfare technology as $5.8 billion AUKUS investment ramps up

The technologies are intended to strengthen Royal Australian Navy capabilities in undersea warfare, seabed operations, sea denial and the protection of critical undersea infrastructure.

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Australia’s close security partner raises alarm over alleged China-linked repression targeting diaspora communities

The statement comes amid warnings from AFP officials that foreign state actors may allegedly exploit diaspora networks to pressure, intimidate or silence people living in Australia.

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IMMIGRATION

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