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Trans Victorians can now update birth certificates for free under new reforms

Until now, trans Victorians were required to pay $140.40 for a new birth certificate, while people born outside the state needed to pay $122 for a recognised details certificate.

51-year-old Jagjit Singh convicted of ‘criminal harassment’ of schoolgirls, to be deported from Canada

Both the Crown and defence sought a sentence of nine days’ time served and three years’ probation, noting that he will be deported.

Partner-visa for sale: Networks ‘hunting’ vulnerable Australian women and targeting Indian, Chinese men

These operators use community networks to funnel clients into fake partner-visa applications, often setting up satellite offices and social media accounts

Aaron Papazoglu seen smiling after bail in crash case that killed Samanvitha Dhareshwar and her unborn child

The bail decision drew public attention after Papazoglu was seen smiling while leaving the correctional facility following his release.

Shepparton man accused of dumping toddler during car theft arrested, now faces fresh charges

He has been remanded and is scheduled to appear at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 24 November.

In a series of violent assaults three Indian Australians injured; separate Burwood stabbing triggers fresh safety concerns

This comes after an alleged assault on an Indian-Australian earlier this month, which drew sharp condemnation from Premier Chris Minns and other leaders, who said racism has no place in NSW

Maharashtra signals major push to deepen trade ties with Australia as AIBC meets Chief Minister Fadnavis

The strengthening of ties between Maharashtra and Australia is expected to contribute significantly to the next phase of the bilateral trade roadmap

India’s bid for exclusive basmati trademark dismissed by New Zealand High Court

High Court found that the Basmati Growing Area spans regions in both India and Pakistan, and that granting India exclusive certification would unfairly disadvantage Pakistani producers.

Uber fined $250,000 as probe finds drivers lacked Australian licences and experience

“We fixed [the issue] promptly upon becoming aware of it,” the company said, adding that further improvements have since been made to its technology and processes.

Indian student loses $15,000 in illegal deal with Canada immigration work visa fixer

Justice Susanne Stushnoff found that Ritik Sibbal, who came to Canada in 2019 to study business, knowingly entered an unlawful deal with Grande Prairie resident Rajiv Chourhary Nathyal.

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Record $540,000 fine over alleged ‘modern slavery’ migrant labour racket in NSW

Investigators reported that some migrant workers were living in squalid conditions described as akin to modern slavery.

International student drowns at Sydney beach while testing new diving mask

Fangqi Peng, 30, was at the popular eastern suburbs beach on Sunday afternoon with three friends who were collecting sea snails along the shoreline.

Minister Julian Hill blasts One Nation over ‘racist dog-whistling’ as Melbourne video reignites multicultural fault lines

“Yet again, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is caught out in blatant racism. This time, a paid official of her party is posting videos inviting people to play ‘spot the Westerner’.”
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