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.

Aboriginal and Hindu business leaders unite Dreaming and Dharma to drive prosperity

The partnership brings together two of the world’s oldest cultures to advance sustainable investment, ethical trade, and inclusive innovation across South Australia and beyond.

Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister outlines coalition’s growth vision, calls on diaspora in Australia to invest

Prof. Biman Prasad pointed to Fiji’s strong economic recovery, with 4% growth in 2024, $5.8 billion in investments, and rising investor confidence.

Millions of Australians gain right to disconnect as new workplace laws take effect

From 26 August 2025, staff in small businesses will gain the same protection as given last year to employees in medium and large businesses under the Fair Work Act changes.

India’s Naji Hillang creates history by winning gold at Asian Bodybuilding Championship

The 25-year-old from Arunachal Pradesh emerged champion in the Women’s Model Physique (Up to 160 cm) category, defeating a strong field of international athletes.

Fiji’s DPM Prof. Prasad calls for sustainable and secure Pacific in Melbourne lecture

Addressing faculty, students, and Fijian scholars, Prasad praised the University’s Oceania Institute as “a key platform for regional engagement, bringing together nearly 200 staff and research students, and partnering with over 60 organisations across the Pacific.”

Harneet Singh, brother of Florida crash driver Harjinder Singh, arrested and set to be deported

Illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh’s deadly crash sparks truck driver visa freeze as his brother Harneet, also undocumented, is detained by ICE for removal.

New $3000 Parent Boost Visitor Visa with 10-year stay option, here’s what you need to do

Immigration officials confirmed that Parent Boost Visa holders will not be allowed to work for New Zealand employers but can undertake remote work for offshore employers or study for up to three months a year.

Victoria Uni graduate Vikram Pawah to return as CEO of BMW Group Australia

"He memorised the Melways, thinking he might work as a taxi driver – that knowledge of Melbourne will be handy as he returns as CEO of BMW Group ANZ.”

“Endangering American lives”: Harjinder Singh’s case triggers foreign truck driver visa freeze

Officials confirmed that Harjinder Singh, an Indian national who entered the US illegally in 2018, failed an English test and traffic sign assessment but was still issued a California commercial driver’s licence.

Australian academic leader Prof. Patricia Davidson to receive nursing’s highest award

She also serves in numerous leadership roles internationally, including Secretary General of the World Health Organisation’s Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery

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Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift

As Bunnings, Australia’s biggest hardware retailer starts selling tiny homes, it feels like a turning point.

Queensland man denied bail after alleged extremist material found on phone

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