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Indian tourists among thousands losing $6 million levy after New Zealand rejected visa applicantions

Since October 2024 and early February this year, about $5.7 million has been retained from more than 71,000 unsuccessful applicants.

Bondi Beach terror accused appears in court for first time as suppression orders extended

Naveed Akram’s phone included videos showing him and his father standing in front of an Islamic State flag, making statements expressing extremist ideology and criticising “Zionists”.

Sanatan Sangam 2026: Registrations open 20 February for Bageshwar Dham’s Sydney Opera House spiritual gathering

Organisers have encouraged devotees and community members to register early due to strong expected demand.

Haryana legislative assembly Speaker, Deputy Speaker, strengthen growing India–Australia diaspora engagement

“We want our overseas community to remain actively connected with Haryana’s growth story and future opportunities.”

Telstra to axe 650 jobs as hundreds of roles offshored to India

The cuts reportedly affect both Telstra Enterprise, which serves business clients, and Telstra Consumer, the company’s retail division.

Ten years’ jail for mastermind of 100kg cocaine import through Sydney Airport

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) launched an investigation in October 2022 after an airline reported suspicious activity near the cargo area of a Sydney-bound flight departing Johannesburg, South Africa.

IndianCare to host Desi Women Sports Fest in Footscray ahead of International Women’s Day

Women aged 18 and above will take part in the main sports and games, while children, partners and parents will be encouraged to attend as supporters, with a dedicated kids’ zone

Four foreign nationals charged, one on the run after $10 million cannabis bust in Victoria’s north

Investigators and forensic specialists spent three days dismantling the greenhouse operation.

India crush Namibia by 93 runs as Kishan, Hardik and Varun deliver World Cup masterclass

Despite losing wickets in the middle overs, Hardik steadied the innings and accelerated towards the finish, completing his fifty in 27 balls.

“Failure of leadership”: Calls for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to resign over alleged CFMEU corruption

"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."

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“No matter what language you speak, or what faith you practice”: Prime Minister Albanese pledges fight against racism

The Albanese Government said it recognises both the historical and ongoing significance of the day.

Two illegal migrants held as Sydney raids net millions of illicit cigarettes and five tonnes of tobacco

Two men, aged 25 and 47, who were found to be unlawful non-citizens, were detained during the operation.

Fiji must make formal Hindi compulsory subject in schools, say Former Deputy Prime Minister

Prof. Prasad described Koya’s stance as “not only insulting but a clear attempt to degrade the formal language of Indo-Fijians.”
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