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.

HEALTH

Baby Priya’s Bill introduced to safeguard paid parental leave after stillbirth or infant death

The Bill introduces a new principle into the Fair Work Act, ensuring that employer-funded paid parental leave cannot be cancelled if a child is stillborn or dies, unless otherwise agreed.

IMMIGRATION

“Non-sensical and ludicrous”: Fiji Deputy PM Prasad hits back at opposition over Indo-Fijian population claim

Prof. Prasad accused the former FijiFirst government, in which Seruiratu was a senior member, of concealing ethnic data by classifying all citizens simply as “Fijian” — despite a United Nations recommendation to retain disaggregated statistics.

INNOVATION

Albanese welcomes Indian Defence Minister, highlights strong defence partnership built on trust

Prime Minister Albanese said the defence partnership between Australia and India “keeps getting stronger – built on trust, shared interests and a commitment to a peaceful, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”

INNOVATION

Rush to buy gold in Australia, prices hit record high ahead of Diwali

Australia, already a leading gold producer, is well placed to gain.

IMMIGRATION

Saima Beg’s book ‘Home Down Under’ shows children the magic of new beginnings

Indian-Australian author Saima Beg’s new children’s book, Home Down Under: Mumbai to Perth, follows young Mira as she navigates the move from the bustling streets of Mumbai to the wide open spaces of Perth.

INFOTAINMENT

Australia’s Punjabi community grieves death of popular singer Rajvir Jawanda following tragic bike accident

The 35-year-old artist, who had performed across Australia and New Zealand in 2018, sustained severe head and spinal injuries when his motorcycle reportedly collided with stray cattle on 27 September.

INNOVATION

Winston Peters hits out at ‘headline hunting’ Left’s ‘hypocrisy’ on Gaza protests after vandalism at his home

"It’s almost as if they want an excuse to keep banging their drums, waving their flags, and swinging their crowbars — all the while crying havoc and unleashing the dogs of war.”

INNOVATION

Jyotsana Varma appointed Regional Director–Pacific at Asian Development Bank in Sydney

Prior to joining ADB, she led state teams in the Indian civil service on social sector projects and advised the Indian Finance Minister on policy matters.

INNOVATION

Deeply troubling and unacceptable: ANZAC legacy of Indian soldiers targeted in ‘hate-motivated’ vandalism

The monument commemorates the 15,000 Indian soldiers who fought alongside Australians at Gallipoli during World War I — more than 1,400 of whom were killed and 3,500 wounded.

INNOVATION

Melbourne commuters get an early Christmas gift from Premier Allan with Metro Tunnel opening

The Summer Start will see Metro Tunnel services running seven days a week, stopping at all five new underground stations: Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac.

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IMMIGRATION

“Charge them. Convict them. Deport them”: Canadian leaders call for tougher laws after extortion suspects claim asylum citing fear of return to India

British Columbia Premier David Eby questioned how such individuals could be allowed to pursue asylum claims based on fears of returning to India, while their alleged criminal activities continued to affect residents in Canada.

NEWS

Sydney-based Indian origin man loses $76,000 in shocking digital arrest scam

They warned that failure to comply could result in arrest by Australian authorities or detention if he returned to India.

IMMIGRATION

Father’s death leads Melbourne brothers Ryan and Dhanush to seek community help to continue schooling

In the weeks after his death, the boys’ mother was hospitalised for acute mental health care and later travelled to India to be supported by her sisters, leaving the brothers without a parent able to care for them in Australia.