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.

POLITICS

Premier Allan announces $1.04bn road repair blitz as opposition leader Wilson targets potholes

The program also includes a $36.9 million clean-up blitz across 10 of Melbourne’s busiest freeways, including the Monash, West Gate and Hume corridors.

POLITICS

Trump nominates Dave Brat as new US ambassador to Australia after long vacancy

Brat’s nomination will now undergo scrutiny in the US Senate, where confirmation hearings will assess his suitability for one of Washington’s most important diplomatic postings

POLITICS

Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

NEWS

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.

NEWS

PM Modi set for Australia visit in July, Melbourne likely to host diaspora event

Both venues were shortlisted due to their indoor infrastructure and roof coverage, making them suitable for Melbourne’s winter conditions in July.

IMMIGRATION

“Failed to act lawfully, honestly and made false – misleading statements”: OMARA cancels Jujhar Bajwa’s registration for five years

As the material before the regulator indicates, 30 of the 38 applications in question were refugee-related matters, which had placed subclass 866 protection visa work at the centre of the investigation.

POLITICS

‘I won’t be bullied into resigning’: Wyndham Mayor Preet Singh slams online abuse, stands ground and prepares to return

“The events of recent weeks… have caused profound harm not only to me personally, but to my family — and most painfully, to my daughters,”

POLITICS

Jess Wilson pledges new offence and 10-year jail term for vandals who target war memorials

Wilson said the proposed offence would send a clear message that desecration of war memorials and significant sites would no longer be treated as low-level vandalism.

INNOVATION

Australia’s AirTrunk enters India with Lumina CloudInfra acquisition as AI data centre race heats up

In announcing the deal, founder and chief executive Robin Khuda said, India is one of the largest and fastest-growing markets for hyperscale and AI infrastructure in the world.

POLITICS

Victorian and federal government launch $4.5 million scholarships to lift adult literacy and digital skills

Under the program, scholarships ranging from $500 to $20,000 will be offered to support prospective, new and existing Learn Local teachers and trainers to complete approved specialist courses.

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