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.

INNOVATION

Three thieves use power tools to steal cash from Fremont Hindu temple

Surveillance video shows the suspects using a drill or saw to try to open the metal safe, with sparks flying intermittently for over three minutes.

IMMIGRATION

Skilled migrants and international students key to Australia’s global growth, says Asst. Minister Julian Hill

Julian Hill MP noted that Australia’s population is ageing and that many sectors, from agriculture to hospitality, rely on temporary and skilled migrant labour.

INNOVATION

Eight men arrested in alleged $400,000 mail theft in Canada, deportation to India under review

In total, investigators in Canada recovered 465 pieces of stolen mail, including 255 cheques, 182 credit cards, 35 government IDs, and 20 gift cards, all valued at more than $400,000.

INNOVATION

Fiji Muslim League says McDonald’s not Halal despite FIANZ certification

McDonald’s Fiji has maintained that its chicken products, including McChicken and Chicken McNuggets, continue to be certified Halal by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ).

INNOVATION

$56 million development with more than 160 new townhouses fast-tracked in Melbourne’s south-east

The project will include a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, each with a garage.

INNOVATION

Medicare urgent care clinics reach two million visits as rollout expands nationwide

New data shows the number of visits to these clinics has climbed to almost 26,000 per week nationally, with demand expected to keep growing as more centres open.

HEALTH

Air Force’s Exercise Kummundoo bridges health and culture in regional Queensland

Running from 1 October to 6 November, the annual exercise — now in its 11th year — is a partnership between the Air Force and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

INNOVATION

Liberal Senator Smith wants Indian oil refineries sanctioned, calls to ban imports to Australia

Senator Smith said that while the government had strengthened sanctions against Russia, Australia was not doing enough to address the indirect flow of Russian oil revenue.

INNOVATION

Fiji marks 55 years of independence with PM Rabuka calling for unity

Rabuka paid tribute to Fiji’s founding fathers and communities, acknowledging contributions from iTaukei, Indo-Fijians, Rotumans, Chinese, Europeans, Pacific Islanders, and all who call Fiji home.

INNOVATION

Australia thanks India for offer to maintain Navy ships, signs first mutual submarine rescue arrangement in Indian Ocean

Key agreements included the Australia–India Implementing Arrangement on Mutual Submarine Rescue Support, and progress on the 2024 Air-to-Air Refuelling arrangement.

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IMMIGRATION

‘Upgraded to Aussie Citizenship’: Young Indian migrant’s humorous T-shirt captures Australia’s multicultural spirit

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POLITICS

$100 rego rebate, toll cap cut and Opal freeze headline Mookhey’s cost-of-living budget

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POLITICS

Labor – Greens partner to end self-managed super holder’s ability to buy residential property, pushing watered-down tax deal

A familiar pattern in Canberra: Labor declares reform, the Greens declare pressure, the Coalition declares opposition, and young Australians remain locked out of the market.