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.

INNOVATION

Bendigo’s Indian community and businesses lead cooking, packing, and delivering 800 meals daily for Victoria’s fire heroes

“At a time of need, we will not shy away from doing what needs to be done. Our homes, businesses and institutions are here to pitch in wherever required.”

POLITICS

Kevin Rudd resigns as ambassador after turbulent Washington tenure

His tenure spanned a period of political transition in the United States, including the re-election of US President Donald Trump in 2024.

INNOVATION

Police appeal for help after 91-year-old woman scammed of more than $10,000 in Melbourne’s east

It is believed the trio was travelling in a black Honda sedan at the time.

INNOVATION

‘Hypocrisy’ claims erupt after axed author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s past call to cancel a Jewish writer resurfaces at Adelaide Writers’ Week

Premier Peter Malinauskas has publicly supported the festival board’s authority to make programming decisions, asserting the need to balance cultural safety with artistic freedom

IMMIGRATION

Underpaid international student from Nepal ‘took the fall’ in massive illegal tobacco raid, court hears

When questioned by police about the identity of the owner, she told officers she did not know who owned the business.

INNOVATION

Australia tightens International student integrity checks, puts India, Nepal and Bangladesh into highest risk countries

Experts say the latest changes may lead to closer scrutiny of applications from India, but also stress that genuine students still have pathways to study in Australia.

INNOVATION

Rajwinder Singh files appeal against conviction and life sentence for Toyah Cordingley murder

Court records confirm that the appeal has now been filed, though the specific grounds have not yet been made public.

POLITICS

Albanese bows to pressure, announces royal commission on antisemitism and Bondi terror after national outrage

The commission’s remit will cover the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australian society and institutions, the drivers of hatred and radicalisation, and the adequacy of government and agency responses before and after the attack.

INNOVATION

Is North East Link tunnel safe? Opposition Leader Jess Wilson presses Premier Allan after Heidelberg sinkhole

The incident has intensified scrutiny of the $26 billion North East Link project, which will connect the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen via a 10-kilometre corridor including 6.5 kilometres of tunnels.

POLITICS

Sam Groth says he will leave parliament at the 2026 election, citing pressure on family and internal party conflict

"But when you find yourself having to fight against your own team, it becomes impossible to put those interests first. That is not the standard I came into public life to accept, and it is not the kind of politics Victorians deserve."

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‘I fell in love with India’: Australian solo traveller praises kindness and hospitality of strangers

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IMMIGRATION

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