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

Champion of Afghan refugee women, Shabnam Safa, honoured with OAM

A proud Hazara Afghan woman who arrived in Australia as a 15-year-old refugee, Safa has transformed her lived experience of forced displacement into a powerful platform for systemic change.

INNOVATION

98-year-old Custodio “Chappie” Lobo honoured with OAM for a life of service and resilience

Born in Uganda to a Goan family, Custodio Lobo pursued education in India, graduating from Bombay University with a degree in Accounting.

INFOTAINMENT

Carnatic music pioneers Iyer brothers honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia for their lifelong contribution

After settling in Australia, the brothers have dedicated themselves to teaching and performing traditional South Indian Carnatic music here in Melbourne.

INNOVATION

Ten Indian-origin Australians celebrated for excellence across diverse fields in Australia’s 2025 King’s Birthday Honours

Among the 830 awardees are inspiring Indian-origin Australians recognised for their achievements across medicine, music, multiculturalism, diplomacy, and community service.

INNOVATION

Indian international student’s side job grows into multi-store franchise empire in Australia

“When I arrived in Australia in 2012 at age 19 to study a business degree, I never thought my part-time job would become the biggest business lesson of all.”

INNOVATION

‘Khalsa Chowk’ roundabout named to honour Griffith’s Sikh community

Located at the intersection of Thorne Road and Kidman Way, the newly installed sign displays the name “Khalsa Chowk” in both English and Punjabi script.

INNOVATION

Trudeau who? Canadian PM Carney invites Modi to G7 in major diplomatic U-turn

Modi confirmed his attendance in what will be the first high-level interaction between the two countries since relations soured under the previous Trudeau government.

INNOVATION

PNG anti-corruption body in chaos as Australian commissioners clash over corruption claims

It is also reported that almost all expatriate staff are expected to resign, severely weakening the commission’s ability to tackle the widespread corruption PNG is struggling to contain.

POLITICS

Albanese and Allan unveil progress on North East Link project, eyeing reduced emissions and faster travel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised that this investment will cut travel times by 35 minutes, remove 15,000 trucks from local roads, and create thousands of jobs.

INNOVATION

Trump and Musk’s billion-dollar bromance explodes into bitter social media feud

Musk hit back instantly on X, accusing Trump of “ingratitude” for the support he provided during the 2024 election.

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IMMIGRATION

Baltej Singh, nephew of Indira Gandhi’s Khalistani assassin, loses bid to keep identity secret in NZ’s record “Honey Bear” meth case

Baltej Singh was arrested at Auckland Airport while attempting to board a flight to Dubai, carrying more than $10,000 in cash.

POLITICS

Dinesh Gourisetty wins Liberal preselection defeating Moira Deeming in western metro contest

Despite backing from prominent conservative figures, including former prime minister Tony Abbott and media commentator Peta Credlin, Deeming was unable to hold off the challenge.

NEWS

Young blood takes charge: Two-Thirds of Nepal’s Ministers under 40

At 35, Balen Shah is the youngest person ever to serve as prime minister in Nepal’s history. His government is characterized by a remarkably youthful leadership, with 10 out of the 15 ministers under 40 years of age, making it one of the youngest cabinets in the world.