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

Indian-origin Sharath Sriram appointed WA’s new Chief Scientist to lead innovation push

With his unique ability to bridge science, policy, and industry, Sharath Sriram is poised to shape Western Australia’s innovation agenda

INNOVATION

Low-paid workers rejoice: Fair Work’s 3.5% pay bump could mean hundreds in your pocket

“It’s about whether you can keep up with your bills or not — whether your life gets slightly better or goes backwards”

INNOVATION

Australia strengthens defence and aerospace ties as a key innovation hub emerges in India

These engagements are aimed to be paving the way for high-impact collaboration between Indian and Australian firms.

INNOVATION

Tourism Fiji’s Australian CEO Brent Hill resigns after four years

A global search is now underway to find Hill’s successor, as he prepares to conclude his role at Tourism Fiji at the end of August.

INNOVATION

Tasmania celebrates historic opening of new Bridgewater Crossing

Touted as the largest transport infrastructure project in Tasmania’s history, the $786 million bridge has been delivered on time and on budget, symbolising the strength of intergovernmental cooperation and local ingenuity.

IMMIGRATION

Seven Indian-origin Kiwis recognised in 2024 King’s Birthday Honours

With Indians making up 6% of New Zealand’s population, these honours highlight the vital role of ethnic communities in building a more inclusive and diverse Aotearoa.

INNOVATION

Australia, India push for stronger Indo-Pacific defence ties post-Operation Sindoor at Shangri-La Dialogue

Both military leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional security architecture, with a strong focus on enhancing maritime cooperation.

INNOVATION

You could save thousands on your HECS student loan – find out how

“Wiping 20% off every student debt is the very first piece of legislation Labor will introduce when Parliament returns… and it’ll be backdated to this Sunday, 1 June.”

INNOVATION

17 women officers make history as NDA’s first female graduates in India

Of the 5.7 lakh applicants, 1.78 lakh were women — but only 17 cleared the grueling selection process, earning their places in the academy’s first co-ed batch, which commenced training in 2022.

SPORTS

Rising Indian-Australian pistol star Samarthy Sangwan makes mark at ISSF Nationals

"An incredible accomplishment, especially considering he was the youngest competitor at the nationals."

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