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Anti-Semitism plan: Slash funding from universities and arts centres that ‘enable’ hate — visa applicants screening to be introduced

Tightening the Migration Act to screen applicants for antisemitic views and more readily cancel visas of visa-holders who engage in hateful conduct.

High-Stakes Heist: Unbelievable story of Shyamal Shah’s fraud while planning move to Australia

No funds had been repaid at the time of sentencing, but he proposed to return roughly half using his KiwiSaver, a loan from his new employer, and financial help from his parents.

President of Tibetan Government-in-Exile Penpa Tsering to visit Australia following Dalai Lama’s historic 90th birthday celebrations

More than 8,000 people, including interfaith leaders and dignitaries, gathered to honour the Dalai Lama's enduring message of peace, non-violence, and compassion.

‘Their voices deserve to be heard’: NSW funds multicultural media revival with $100k funding

IMMA represents more than 45 multicultural media outlets, with a collective monthly reach of up to five million people.

Australia to perform at first-ever Pacific Police Band Tattoo in PNG

The Tattoo aims to celebrate police discipline, tradition and regional unity through music.

Trump’s bombshell tariff plan could crush Australia’s $2 billion exports in this field

“He said, if you don’t build in America, they’re going to be a high rate. But he may consider that if you’re building in America… the tariff will be much higher.”

South Australia supermarket workers to pocket $5.5 million in historic underpayment case

The average payout is expected to be around $11,000 per worker, although one employee is set to receive more than $145,000, according to the ABC.

Man accused of groping woman mid-flight faces Sydney court

The offence carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment.

Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief

By holding steady, the bank is signalling it is not yet fully convinced inflation is returning to target and is prepared to wait for further evidence before cutting again.

Young Indian-Australian leaders embrace Hinduism’s ‘sewa’ spirit at Lakshya workshop

The initiative aimed to nurture a Sewa Manobhav—a spirit of selfless service—among young participants, encouraging them to contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and Dharma.

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Four Australian students selected for female-led Mission ShakthiSAT, a first-of-its-kind global space initiative

Four Australian students have been selected to represent Australia in Mission ShakthiSAT, an international space-focused initiative that aims to bring together girls from 108...

Victorian couple’s $712K cash mystery ends as AFP secures forfeiture order in money laundering case

Police allege the cash was concealed across multiple bags belonging to a family travelling together. Investigators identified a 35-year-old Victorian woman as being linked to the hidden funds.

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vikas Rambal’s Perdaman at centre of Australia’s biggest refinery push in six decades

Prime Minister Albanese said recent instability in the Middle East highlighted the importance of strengthening Australia's domestic fuel production capability.
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