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Elon Musk slams Australia’s social media ban: bold safety measure or control tactic?

If passed, the law would require platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Snapchat to prevent under-16s from creating accounts.

Four men charged over Melbourne meth syndicate bust

Authorities estimate the seized methamphetamine could have been distributed in 9,000 street-level deals, potentially inflicting widespread harm.

Albanese and Modi launch Australia-India Renewable Energy Partnership for global growth and sustainability

PM Albanese accepted India's invitation to attend the QUAD Leaders' Summit in 2025.

Smoke Alarm, Gas, and Electrical Safety Checks Now Mandatory as Victoria Tightens Safety Standards for Rentals

New reforms will extend the 2021 smoke alarm safety requirements to all rental properties, regardless of when the lease commenced.

UOW launches India campus, advancing global education and female tech leadership

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is only the second foreign university to open a campus in India.

Daughter breaks traditional barriers, shaves head for father’s Hindu last rites

The act is particularly notable as Hindu funeral rites traditionally assign such duties to sons or male relatives.

47-year-old man charged over alleged 237kg MDMA smuggling operation

The drugs were removed before the consignment was delivered under police surveillance to a western Sydney logistics facility connected to the man’s company.

AIBC and ICA sign Arbitration MoU to boost Australia-India Trade Relations and Investor Confidence

"To all Australian investors and businesses here today, I encourage you to take full advantage of the strengthened arbitration landscape in India", said Deputy Consul General of India, Sydney, Nirav Sutaria.

“Will be a disaster on all fronts”: Chaos looms as Albanese government pushes international student cap

Ministerial Direction 107 has already caused a 60,000-visa shortfall in higher education this year.

India’s women miners celebrated at symposium organised with Australian Trade and Investment Commission

A key highlight of the event was the Hall of Fame ceremony, where Women in Mining India honoured trailblazing teams for their contributions to diversity and inclusion.

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Sukruti Narayanan makes history as youngest-ever recipient of prestigious Teachers’ Guild of NSW Fellowship in 134 years

Indian Australian educator Sukruti Narayanan has made history by becoming the youngest person ever to be awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Teachers' Guild...

With a decade of service, Indian-origin CFA firefighter takes on 28-floor charity climb for the ninth time

The event aims to raise $1 million for Lifeline Australia, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and the 000 Foundation, while also raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among firefighters and other emergency service personnel.

Trump is hailing it as a ‘breakthrough’, but will Hamas actually disarm in Gaza?

Trump said Hamas’ disarmament would allow for a Palestinian committee to take over governing in Gaza and Israel’s military withdrawal from the enclave, as mandated under his 20-point peace plan, to which Hamas and Israel agreed last October.
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