JITARTH JAI BHARADWAJ

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Jai Bharadwaj, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Australia Today, is an award-winning journalist with a proven track record in international media. Renowned for his expertise in broadcasting, storytelling, and investigative reporting, he combines rigorous fact-checking with data-driven insights to deliver impactful journalism.

OPINION

One Nation is no longer just eating Liberal votes, Labor should fear about its own base quietly hollowing out

Diverse Australia is not one voting bloc, and working-class Australia is not permanently loyal to any party.

IMMIGRATION

Individual registrations open now for ‘Melbourne Meets Modi’ reception, here’s link

The deadline for general registration as 11.59 pm on 15 June 2026 and says people aged 18 and above must provide an email address

SPORTS

Melbourne Stars and Renegades set to be killed off in shock BBL merger

The merged team would be run by Cricket Victoria, while the other licence could be sold for wider push to bring private investment into the BBL.

POLITICS

Labor accused of ‘rigging the system’ as donation laws return for Victoria’s electoral law overhaul

The proposed laws will also ban all foreign donations, require parties to disclose donations received during the recent legal blackout period

NEWS

Sydney and Melbourne homeowners lose, renters pay more as Albanese government policies spook housing market

The largest falls in estimated sales were in Sydney and Melbourne, down 17 per cent and 14.2 per cent respectively compared with a year earlier.

SPORTS

Australia move leaves Nepal’s volleyball star Punam Chand facing police action

According to local reports, Chand had previously been warned but did not respond, leading authorities to escalate the matter publicly.

NEWS

Dangerous baby bottle self-feeding devices permanently banned across Australia

While no infant deaths associated with the products have been recorded in Australia, overseas incidents played a major role in driving regulatory action.

NEWS

Premier Allan confronted by angry residents while door-knocking in her own electorate

One local told 7News they “pretty much closed the door in her face”, while another reportedly described the early campaigning as smelling like “desperation”.

IMMIGRATION

‘No distinction between migrants and Australians’: PM Albanese praises Indian community

I assure you that our position on migration, when it comes to the Indian community, is one of welcoming, welcoming as Australians.

NEWS

Penny Wong to hold 17th Australia-India Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue in New Delhi

Talks will cover strategic technology, defence, trade, people-to-people ties and the two countries’ shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous region.

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NEWS

From medicine to community service: Indian-Australians make strong mark in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List

The recognition of Indian-origin Australians across multiple honours categories highlights the breadth of their contribution to modern Australia — from medicine, psychiatry and research to community service, entrepreneurship, cultural leadership and social welfare.

INNOVATION

Leading child psychiatrist Prof. Valsamma Eapen awarded Officer of the Order of Australia

Her career spans India, the United Kingdom and Australia, including advanced training at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London, followed by a PhD from the University of London.

IMMIGRATION

Melbourne’s Chethicad Oommen Thomas awarded Medal of the Order of Australia for service to Indian community

Thomas, who migrated to Victoria in 1969 shortly after the dismantling of the White Australia Policy, has played a pivotal role in helping generations of Indian migrants settle, connect and thrive in Australia.