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Reasons behind Australia’s sliding productivity growth

Non-mining business investment in Australia has stagnated over recent decades, as it has in a number of other advanced economies.

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.

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Premier Jacinta Allan moves to cut child surgery wait times with $50m health package

“I know how scary it can be to have a sick child in hospital… the endless wait until they are home safe.”

Fiji drug crisis linked to Australian gangs pushes nation toward state of emergency

A move that would grant expanded powers to police and military forces and could introduce curfews, movement restrictions and tighter controls on public expression.

Australia declares “zero tolerance” as Canada again flags Khalistan-linked violent extremism, back India’s territorial integrity

The isolated deportation cases should not be seen as representative of the wider Indian community in Australia.
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