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Sydney pharmacist’s $20m empire of Ferraris, mansions seized in PBS fraud bust

These charges carry maximum penalties of 25 and 10 years’ imprisonment, respectively.

Indian-Australian Prof. Chennupati Jagadish joins the ranks of Newton and Einstein

Prof. Jagadish, who rose from humble beginnings in an Indian village, called his Royal Society Fellowship “humbling and gratifying,” crediting mentors, family, and collaborators for his success.

Suspended Queensland GP Dushyant Kumar Singh accused of rape, fights for bail

Dr Singh, who had been practising in Australia for over a decade, is also accused of offering a $100,000 bribe to a victim’s solicitor in a bid to access confidential legal information.

‘You are not alone’: Albanese pledges flood aid as NSW reels from deadly deluge

Prime Minister confirmed that applications for income support will open Monday through Services Australia for those who have lost income or work due to the flooding.

Trump targets India-made phones, Apple and Samsung face 25% tariff threat

Meanwhile, Apple supplier Foxconn this week announced a new $1.5 billion investment in India, signalling continued expansion in the region.

Adelaide crash driver Bhupinder Singh says prison will breach Sikh religious rights, delays sentencing

Bhupinder Singh told the court he didn’t help Christine Sandford after the crash because losing his turban left him in shock, likening it to feeling “naked in public” as a practising Sikh.

Trump strips Harvard University of right to host foreign students, hitting Indian and Australian enrolments

The crackdown affects nearly 6,800 international students — 27 per cent of Harvard’s enrolment in 2024–25 — and has prompted an outcry from education leaders and international partners.

Police seek help identifying man of Indian origin after alleged assault in Blacktown

Police have released an image of a man, aged between 30 and 35, they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Prof. Rajeev Varshney joins Australia’s top science minds in Academy honour

Prof. Varshney's whose research spans continents from India to Africa, Germany to Australia, has been instrumental in decoding the genomes of more than a dozen crops.

Tim Watts sets sail as envoy to strengthen Australia’s ties across the Indian Ocean

Watts emphasised working with key middle powers, including India, Indonesia, and South Africa, to build a peaceful, prosperous, and rules-based maritime order.

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Indian man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity fails asylum bid, tribunal finds no real risk of harm back home

Tribunal found that the applicant could safely relocate within India, including to major cities such as Delhi or Mumbai, where there was no evidence of ongoing threat.

Trump ‘not happy’ with Australia as Albanese insists ‘nothing has changed’ on Strait of Hormuz stance

Albanese reiterated that Australia’s position had not changed despite repeated assertions from Washington.

Pauline Hanson’s candidate tightens grip on SA seat as missing ballots increase One Nation victory margin

Chantelle Thomas had initially been declared the winner by just 58 votes. However, the inclusion of the previously uncounted papers increased her margin to 73–74 votes over Liberal candidate Tania Stock.
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