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

Australia’s temporary visa population hits record 2.93 million, sparking pressure on Albanese government

Failed asylum seekers who remain in Australia have passed 100,000 for the first time, reaching 101,976 as of 31 October, with a further 26,298 claims awaiting decisions.

INNOVATION

Australia’s social media age ban is now in force. Here’s what it means for kids and parents

Schools and youth workers are already warning that some young people may attempt to get around the rules using fake details or overseas services.

INNOVATION

UWA and HCLTech to launch global AI and cybersecurity micro-credentials, with India at the centre

By co-designing the curriculum, UWA and HCLTech say they want to ensure learners are not only certified but also job-ready.

SPORTS

Australia have put one hand on the Ashes urn, thumping England by eight wickets at the Gabba

As the series moves south, the equation is simple: one more win secures the urn. After Brisbane, it is hard to argue that Australia aren’t already halfway there.

INNOVATION

Firefighter killed battling Mid North Coast blaze as bushfire-hit communities offered disaster aid

Conditions on the fire ground had been “extremely challenging” and thanked emergency crews for their efforts to keep people safe.

POLITICS

A fresh start? Inside the Liberals’ multicultural meet as Jess Wilson push to win back Victoria

“I stood in hospital corridors at 3 am, speaking with patients in crisis. I never imagined I would one day stand in a parliament as a minister.”

INNOVATION

“Adult Time” law passes: Victorian children to face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes

Carjacking will also default to the County Court unless a judge finds “substantial and compelling” reasons for it to remain in the youth jurisdiction.

POLITICS

Jess Wilson unveils “winning team” as polling puts new Liberal leader ahead of Premier Allan for 2026 elections

“Our team will provide the genuine alternative that Victorians are crying out for.”

OPINION

From ancient class rule to Pauline Hanson’s stunt: why the burqa is not “essential in Islam”

Neither the Qur’an nor the earliest Muslim sources specifically require women to cover their faces or wear garments like the Afghan-style burqa or Gulf-style niqab.

INNOVATION

Massive clean-up begins as Cyclone Fina leaves thousands without power in the top end

Authorities warned some suburbs could face outages for several more days, urging residents to stay clear of downed cables and unstable structures.

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NEWS

Indian-Australian scientist Prof. Rajeev Varshney named among world’s top agri-food pioneers

Prof. Varshney, Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI), the WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and Murdoch University’s International Chair in Agriculture and Food Security, is one of only four Australians to have received the honour since the list was launched in 2024.

NEWS

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

Reflecting on her month-long journey, Paige said the warmth she encountered wherever she travelled was one of the main reasons she had developed such a strong affection for India.

IMMIGRATION

Almost half a million arrivals, 174,500 new homes: IPA says Australia’s housing crunch is no mystery

For the March quarter alone, net housing supply increased by 54,200 dwellings, compared with 193,780 net permanent and long-term arrivals.