INNOVATION

Shadow Minister Jason Wood distributes eye glasses for beneficiaries in India

“Initiatives such as these need the combined efforts of everyone so as to enable us make a positive impact on lives"

INNOVATION

Australian teacher allegedly racially vilified Indian origin student: “Uber drivers and deliveroo people”

The teacher received a disciplinary warning and training and the Tribunal has ordered the Education Department to issue the student with a written apology

INNOVATION

Australia will soon have its first Islamic Bank adhering to Sharia law

The fundamental distinguishing feature of an Islamic bank is its adherence to Islamic, or Sharia, law.

INNOVATION

Woolworths accused of allegedly underpaying $1 million in long service leave to 1235 former employees

The matter is listed for mention in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 6 September 2023.

INNOVATION

Australia and Vanuatu unveil new police and justice precinct

“The AFP has worked closely with the VPF to successfully deliver this precinct, despite various challenges thrown our way"

INNOVATION

“It sounded too good to be true”: Spotlight on cryptocurrency scams in the Pacific

“The fake advertisements state that individuals in Fiji can purchase bitcoin, foreign exchange and binary trading using their mobile money wallets or bank transfers.”

INNOVATION

Cooking and heating without gas: what are the impacts of shifting to all-electric homes?

Gas connections for all new housing and sub-divisions will be banned in Victoria from January 1 next year.

INNOVATION

Queensland launches its India Trade and Investment Strategy 2023–27

The Indian economy is ten times the size of Queensland and the Indian diaspora has grown to over 90,000, making it the second-largest non-European diaspora in the State.

INNOVATION

Sikh religious dagger ‘Kirpan’ allowed in Queensland schools

The court found that banning Sikh religious symbols will amount to racial discrimination under the Racial Discrimination Act.

INNOVATION

$5 million in assets confiscated of alleged family day care fraudster

Operation Velo uncovered alleged false subsidy claims coordinated by a Perth-based family day care service provider.

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Jefferson Lewis charged with murder of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby in Alice Springs

Jefferson Lewis, 47, has been charged with murder over the death of a five-year-old child in Alice Springs. The child is being respectfully referred to...

INFOTAINMENT

Hollywood legend Daniel Kaluuya’s latest film highlights Victoria’s $27m push for screen jobs

The A24 project, Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, has just wrapped filming at Docklands Studios Melbourne, employing more than 270 Victorians and engaging over 250 local businesses — highlighting the economic impact of high-profile productions choosing the state.

NEWS

India sets Guinness World Record with largest underwater national flag in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The record-setting event took place at Radhanagar Beach on Swaraj Dweep, where a massive 60 by 40 metre Indian tricolour was deployed beneath the sea.