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.

INNOVATION

Tim Watts explores cultural collaboration and youth initiatives in Mumbai

“Australia and India have strong and growing economic and community ties, and we are working together to realise shared opportunities for growth and exchange.”

INNOVATION

Albanese joins world leaders in wishing Modi on 75th birthday

"I look forward to catching up with you soon, Prime Minister, and to many more years of friendship and progress."

IMMIGRATION

International students and temporary residents driving Australia’s skilled workforce growth, says report

The report found that while only 12 per cent of permanent visa places currently go to offshore skilled entrants, temporary visa holders are contributing significantly to the country’s skill base.

INNOVATION

Pukpuk Treaty marks new defence chapter for PNG and Australia

The agreement will formally elevate the defence relationship between the two nations into a mutual defence alliance.

INNOVATION

Premier Jacinta Allan fast-tracks $453m China-backed battery project in Victoria’s clean energy push

“My China Strategy is all about investments like these that cut our bills, lower emissions and create new jobs.”

INNOVATION

Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear

Social media platforms will be expected to “detect and deactivate or remove” accounts from existing underage users.

HEALTH

Anjali Behera crowned Madam Shef 2025 as Indian millet takes centre stage in New Zealand

The spread included cuisines from Bihar, Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

INNOVATION

1,100 Knife offences, Two dead boys: Opposition calls out Premier to act on Jack’s Law

The fresh push comes after a candlelight vigil in Melton last week where hundreds gathered to mourn 12-year-old Chol Achiek and 15-year-old Dau Akueng.

INNOVATION

Australia link stays strong as Dr Paresh Pant named Tourism Fiji CEO

Dr Paresh Pant, who holds a PhD in Tourism Strategy & Aviation Management from Griffith University, brings over 25 years of tourism, hospitality, and aviation leadership experience.

INNOVATION

India expands Pacific ties as High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta takes charge of Kiribati

A seasoned diplomat, Mehta has served in Madrid, Washington, D.C., and most recently as Deputy High Commissioner in Canberra.

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IMMIGRATION

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POLITICS

Open Mosque Day turns into political flashpoint as Islamic Council of Victoria accused of selective exclusion despite $400,000 taxpayer funding

“Victoria is a place where people of all faiths can and do worship freely. But incitement to harm is not worship, it is hate speech,” he said.