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Fancy living on the Moon? What could an Australian Lunar Village look like? Click to explore

The Australian Space Architecture Challenge aims to leverage Australia's world-leading capabilities in additive manufacturing and robotic construction for lunar habitation.

Indian-origin CEO exits leadership of major Australian fashion brand

Raju Vuppalapati resignation comes during a period of ongoing leadership changes at Country Road Group.

Former PM Scott Morrison, builder of modern Australia-India partnership, honoured with nation’s highest award

Morrison deepened Australia–India ties—“as close as a curry and naan”—through trade, education, defence and people-to-people links.

Champion of Afghan refugee women, Shabnam Safa, honoured with OAM

A proud Hazara Afghan woman who arrived in Australia as a 15-year-old refugee, Safa has transformed her lived experience of forced displacement into a powerful platform for systemic change.

98-year-old Custodio “Chappie” Lobo honoured with OAM for a life of service and resilience

Born in Uganda to a Goan family, Custodio Lobo pursued education in India, graduating from Bombay University with a degree in Accounting.

Vidyasagaran Haran Ramachandran awarded OAM for dedicated service to Sydney’s Hindu community

Ramachandran’s OAM acknowledges a life devoted to selfless service, cross-cultural collaboration, and a commitment to improving lives across borders through humanitarian efforts.

Inspiring Indian-origin community champions Menaka Iyengar, Dr Satish Gupta and Bindi Shah honoured with OAM

Meet Dr Satish Gupta, Menaka Iyengar, and Bindi Shah — changemakers honoured with OAMs in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for their lifelong service to community, multiculturalism and humanitarian leadership.

Dr Srinivas Bolisetty and Bina Chandra awarded PSM for transformative work in neonatal care and diplomacy

Two remarkable Australians have received the Public Service Medal in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours for their life-saving and nation-building contributions, as the list recognises 830 recipients—up nearly 30% since Australia Day.

Women’s health champion Prof. Gita Mishra and late dental leader Dr Sajeev Koshy awarded Order of Australia in King’s Birthday Honours

Prof. Gita Devi Mishra AO and Dr Sajeev Koshy OAM honoured for their outstanding contributions to medical research and dental health leadership, respectively.

Ten Indian-origin Australians celebrated for excellence across diverse fields in Australia’s 2025 King’s Birthday Honours

Among the 830 awardees are inspiring Indian-origin Australians recognised for their achievements across medicine, music, multiculturalism, diplomacy, and community service.

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“Kill All Indians” racist graffiti outside school, community leaders demand action over ‘vile’ hate crime

New Zealand Police have launched an investigation after a racially abusive message reading “Kill All Indians” was discovered outside a school gate in Auckland,...

Three senior Victorian ministers quit Allan government, forcing major pre-election reshuffle

The Premier is now under pressure to prove that replacing experienced ministers so close to the election is a sign of renewal, not fatigue.

Australia names new ADF leaders as Susan Coyle becomes first woman to lead Army

She is currently Chief of Joint Capabilities and will now become the first woman to command the Australian Army.
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