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Trade tensions: Modi holds third phone call with Trump over 50% US tariffs on Indian goods

India has dispatched senior officials to Washington twice in recent months for talks on trade and sanctions policy, but with limited progress so far.

Development finance leader Rachel Thompson to head Asialink from 2026

Based at the University of Melbourne, Asialink works across education, arts, diplomacy and business to enhance Australia’s Asia capability and foster stronger regional ties.

Bupa fined $35 million after court finds thousands of customers misled on health cover

Bupa has already repaid customers approximately $14.3 million linked to the impacted claims.

Police release image of ‘Indian-appearing’ man after alleged upskirting incident on tram

Police said the victim, a woman in her 40s, was travelling with a friend when they boarded a route 70 tram outside Marvel Stadium just before midnight.

University of Canberra wraps up transformative training program for Indian defence and public administration officers

The program marks a significant step in strengthening Australia–India defence engagement through academic exchange and professional development.

Sydney tops list as renters need record incomes to secure a typical home

Rents have surged far faster than wages over the past five years, leaving large parts of the country unaffordable for ordinary households and pushing living standards down.

Police smash alleged Schoolies drug pipeline in Mornington Peninsula raids

Officers allege a range of substances — including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, GHB, methylamphetamine and cannabis — were destined for Schoolies events on the Peninsula before being intercepted.

Police memorial to fallen officers defaced with ‘Good cop, dead cop’ graffiti, opposition slams ‘cowardly act’

No arrests have been made and police have not yet released a description of any suspects.

Forbes spotlights Bengali-Australian billionaire’s $100m gift to support girls in STEM

Robin Khuda's donation is the largest single philanthropic gift in New South Wales and one of the biggest global investments in women in STEM.

Australia and India expand education partnership “from preschool to PhD”

“This is a win–win. It is good for Australia and it is good for India.”

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Premier Allan confronted by angry residents while door-knocking in her own electorate

One local told 7News they “pretty much closed the door in her face”, while another reportedly described the early campaigning as smelling like “desperation”.

Perth man jailed for 10 years after smuggling cocaine hidden in curry packets

The man received a non-parole period of six years and six months after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of cocaine

India and New Zealand mark 100 years of sporting ties with rugby coaching programme in Odisha

The programme featured leading New Zealand Rugby coaches Allan Bunting, Vania Wolfgramm and Kahu Carey working closely with 35 rugby coaches from across India
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