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Australia records highest migrant intake with 82,890 international student arrivals

In January 2024 there were 82,890 international student arrivals to Australia, an increase of 23,660 students compared with the corresponding month of the previous year.

INNOVATION

Australian first re_B00TCMP inspires next generation of cyber champions

The program featured interactive cyber challenges, industry expert sessions, and discussions on career pathways.

POLITICS

Sun sets on former Fiji Prime Minister Bainimarama, disqualified from elections until 2032

Mr Bainimarama's conviction of the charge of one count of attempt to pervert the course of justice is based on the Fiji Constitution.

INNOVATION

Police seek Swetha’s husband Ashok in relation to alleged murder

Chaithanya “Swetha” Madhagani's body was discovered just after midday last Saturday inside a green waste wheelie bin at Buckley, about 37km west of Geelong in remote Victoria.

INNOVATION

Sydney alleged hit-and-run victim Harry Chandla remembered as kind and loyal person

31-year-old Harry Chandla, a trolley collector originally from India, has lived in Australia for 10 years.

INNOVATION

New Zealand and India to work together on strong economic connectivity

“India’s importance to New Zealand’s society, economy and security is growing."

INNOVATION

Safety Pod Saves 28, but Ballarat Mine Tragedy Leaves One Dead, One Severely Injured

WorkSafe is set to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, and police will prepare a report for the coroner.

INNOVATION

Despite no ‘Leadership Position’ Indian Diaspora in Victoria Makes Positive Impact, New Report Highlights

Almost 60% of Victorians acknowledge the valuable contributions of Indian international university students to the state's economy and society.

INNOVATION

New Zealand questions Canada’s ‘credible allegations’ in Khlaistani extremist Nijjar’s killing

“As a trained lawyer, I look okay, so where’s the case? Where’s the evidence? Where’s the finding right here, right now? Well, there isn’t one.”

INNOVATION

“Criminal damage”: Vandalisation of war memorial in Canberra strongly condemned

Overnight, vandals painted graffiti on the Vietnam War Memorial on Anzac Parade in an apparent protest to highlight the situation in Gaza.

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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

IMMIGRATION

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.

IMMIGRATION

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?"