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Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi erupts after 10,000 years, hits key global flight routes

As the plume travelled eastward across the Red Sea into the airspace above Yemen and Oman, upper-level winds carried ash into flight paths used by airlines linking East Africa with the Middle East, Europe, and India.

From Greek feasts to Cake Picnic: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival returns with 200 events

The festival will also host the Southern Hemisphere debut of Cake Picnic on 21 March, an international sensation built on the simple rule: no cake, no entry.

Indian Ocean territories to receive real-time cyclone alerts through Emergency WA

Emergency WA remains the State’s most trusted platform for emergency updates, recording more than 37 million page views in the past year and over 139 million since its 2016 launch.

Inaugural forum of Indian-origin academics at QUT puts education and research at heart of Australia–India ties

Speakers discussed how Indian-origin academics, who often have strong professional and cultural links with both countries, can help design and lead new models of joint work.

Dharmendra, legendary Indian actor, dies at 89

Known for his athletic build, good looks, and enduring charm, he played a wide range of roles—from romantic leads to action heroes including the iconic Veeru in the cult classic Sholay.

Massive clean-up begins as Cyclone Fina leaves thousands without power in the top end

Authorities warned some suburbs could face outages for several more days, urging residents to stay clear of downed cables and unstable structures.

Lakshya Sen clinches Australian Open 2025 title with dominant win, ends season on a high

The second game saw complete dominance from the Indian, who unleashed a series of powerful smashes and took a six-point lead at the interval.

Trans Victorians can now update birth certificates for free under new reforms

Until now, trans Victorians were required to pay $140.40 for a new birth certificate, while people born outside the state needed to pay $122 for a recognised details certificate.

51-year-old Jagjit Singh convicted of ‘criminal harassment’ of schoolgirls, to be deported from Canada

Both the Crown and defence sought a sentence of nine days’ time served and three years’ probation, noting that he will be deported.

Partner-visa for sale: Networks ‘hunting’ vulnerable Australian women and targeting Indian, Chinese men

These operators use community networks to funnel clients into fake partner-visa applications, often setting up satellite offices and social media accounts

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Australia’s $2M Ballot Project for Bangladesh funds a non-inclusive foreign election

According to Voice of America’s Independent survey, 57% Bangladeshis supported Awami League’s return to politics, contradicting the executive decision to ban the party.

Australian music delegation heads to India as its streaming market rises to second largest

Two Australian artists, Milan Ring and Reuben De Melo, will also perform during the festival.

Trump’s slipping grip: What Pew’s numbers really say about power, fatigue and the global mood

Voter’s tolerance is declining for the leaders who govern through conflict alone. They want stability with reform, not disruption without direction.
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