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Dr Yashutosh Joshi wins Ministerial Rising Star award for breakthrough heart transplant research

Now a cardiothoracic surgery trainee at Westmead Hospital, Dr Joshi’s passion for heart surgery can be traced back to childhood.

From solar to vehicle-to-grid, CSIRO’s new lab fast-tracks energy transformation

Established in 2009 and opened by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, the Newcastle-based centre is one of the largest renewable and grid integration testing facilities in the southern hemisphere.

Australian farmers gain tool to measure environmental footprint

The tool allows farmers, advisers, and finance-sector partners to assess farm performance against regional benchmarks and track changes in emissions over time.

Brisbane and Gold Coast unite to tap into India’s booming travel market

In the year to September 2025, Queensland hosted 77,000 Indian visitors who spent USD 238.9 million, with Brisbane arrivals edging up 0.4 per cent to 46,000 and the Gold Coast surging 35 per cent to 25,000.

India backs STEM education in Cook Islands with new US$50,000 grant

The initiative underscores India’s continued commitment to capacity-building, education and technical cooperation in the Pacific.

Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026

Humans must never become mere data points or raw material for machines. Instead, AI must become a tool for global good, opening new doors of progress for the Global South.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.

Twelve Australian researchers awarded $140,000 fellowships to collaborate with India on cutting-edge science

The 12 successful projects, collectively valued at just under $140,000, span topics from health monitoring technology to sustainable materials and social innovation.

India’s cowpea seed support leads to Fiji farmers’ global export success

The seeds were dispatched in July 2025 under India’s Act East Policy as part of humanitarian and development assistance to Pacific Island nations.

Fiji’s former Deputy PM warns against ‘predatory multilateralism’, calls for Pacific unity

Speaking at the 4th Global Council for Political Renewal Conference in South Africa this week, Prof. Prasad represented Fiji’s Parliament and highlighted the growing geopolitical tensions shaping the modern world.

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Tarsem Singh charged over high-speed crash that killed pregnant teen and unborn child in US

Tarsem Singh appeared in court in Darke County this week, where he was formally charged over the February incident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Ashlee Holmes.

RBA moves to scrap card surcharges and cut payment costs for businesses

The biggest change for consumers will be the removal of surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards across the designated eftpos, Mastercard and Visa networks from 1 October 2026.

ATO and Fair Work crackdown on ‘fake contractors’ amid rising concerns across key industries

Under the Fair Work Act 2009, courts can impose substantial penalties for sham contracting, including fines of up to $19,800 for individuals and as much as $495,000 for larger businesses, or three times the amount underpaid.
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