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Australia’s ‘green gold’ enters India, set to rival New Zealand and European Union

Avocados Australia is optimistic about growth in the Indian market and has observed that Australia's proximity to India is “very favourable” compared with its competitors.

Beyond expectations, Australia-India two-way trade hits historic high, crosses $46 billion

The Australia India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) came into effect after almost a decade of negotiations on 29th December 2022.

Australia upskilling Kiribati police officers with investigations training

This is a significant step in helping to enhance and modernise the KPS and was welcomed by the Kiribati Department of Public Prosecution (DPP).

Vietnamese, Iraqi and Afghan women shine with Chin community leader in Victorian Refugee Award

The awards highlight people who excel through study, work, entrepreneurship or volunteering

Farm business that allegedly underpaid migrant workers to face court

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said the litigation sent a warning to any employer in the agriculture sector who was breaching workplace laws.

Queensland man who joined Islamic terrorist organisation jailed for eight years

The man left Australia in 2013 and travelled to Turkiye from where he made trips into Syria between 2014 and 2016.

Indian international students rate Australia high on teaching and education experience

Indian and Nepalese respondents tended to rate having family and friends in Australia and the possibility of permanent residency/migration as key reasons to come here to study.

NSW takes global lead as slavery numbers skyrocket

The estimated number of people in modern slavery in NSW has grown to over 16,400.

Illegal narcotics and meth use among youths a concern in Fiji

From 2017 to 2021, the Fiji Police Force revealed that 292 arrests were made during that period with $5.6 million worth of methamphetamine seized as a result.

Twelve Australian researchers awarded ‘Unnati’ grants to work on projects in India

The list of projects includes a digital map designed for women’s safety, research tackling fluoride pollution in groundwater, and a test to support gut health.

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Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Passengers booked to travel on or before March 5 have two options: rebook on an alternative flight or request a refund. Etihad has issued similar advice. Qatar is referring travellers to its app.

“4.8 million visas and 1.7 million citizenships” – Pauline Hanson warns Australia faces cultural pressures

“That’s millions of homes, plus hospital beds and school places being taken up by people who aren’t Australian citizens.”

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 powers India into T20 World Cup semifinals after thriller against West Indies

“Right from the day I started dreaming of playing for the country, this is the day I was waiting for."
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