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Celebrating Six Decades of Giving: Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal Focuses on Multicultural Support

Each donation ensures that the Salvation Army can continue its vital work, providing hope and practical assistance to those in need.

Man charged for alleged 100kg meth import hidden in sandals

"That’s $92 million worth of this insidious drug that won’t end up on our streets."

Opposition demands urgent inquiry into antisemitism on university campuses

“It is time for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to show leadership and for his education minister to step up.”

India-Australia make significant progress on economic cooperation with latest CECA negotiations

They talked about TRQ administration, pharmaceutical pricing control in Australia particularly on Generics, progress made by the working group on whisky and wine

Hindu Council of Australia urges removal of school prayer rooms over conversion and radicalization concerns

Allegations surfaced suggesting that students attending the prayer room were being exposed to videos featuring controversial Muslim fundamentalist preacher Dr Zakir Naik.

Sakshi Agrawal jailed after blaming Tesla’s autopilot for harrowing 2022 traffic incident

She made "a conscious decision to undertake a dangerous manoeuvre on the road.

AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw reappointed until 2026

Commissioner Kershaw, who assumed office in October 2019, brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Northern Territory Police Commissioner and chief executive of Fire and Emergency Services.

Nimay Kalyani director of University of Wollongong’s India campus

Originally from Gujarat, India, Nimay is a global professional who settled in Australia in 2010 after diverse international experiences.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak volunteers with Go Dharmic to support global compassion initiatives

Visit highlighted the organisation's significant social impact, collectively serving over 50,000 meals a month to vulnerable individuals in their communities.

AFP helps ransomware extortion victims in global operation against LockBit

The AFP is working with state and territory police to work through the 119 reports of crime involving Australian businesses and individuals who were targeted by LockBit.

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Australia signs defence deal with India then walks into disputed history, exposing geopolitical fault line

Australia views its relationships in Islamabad and New Delhi through entirely separate bilateral lenses, India views Western engagement with Pakistan through the uncompromising prism

Rishen Shekhar appointed ANU Pro Vice-Chancellor for International and Future Students

Shekhar said he was looking forward to joining ANU in its 80th year and helping tell the university’s story more widely.

Can you send your Indian passport home with a relative after getting Australian citizenship?

"After receiving citizenship, to return the Indian passport, can it be handed over to a relative who is returning back from a visit here so that they can formally hand it over to the Passport office back in India, or does it need an in-person appointment?"
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