The hub will also focus heavily on agri-tech innovation, aligning with Victoria’s $20 billion agricultural economy and Australia’s global reputation as a leader in agricultural production.
His visit coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund, one of the most important scientific collaboration programs between the two countries.
“I envision Australia to be the Global Innovative Hub in 2050, having teens discuss the number of patents they hold, startups / causes they work for and how many academic papers they have published"
Following Tropical Cyclone Yasa and Tropical Cyclone Ana during the COVID-19 pandemic, the farm had no cocoa to harvest for almost a year and had to rely entirely on external suppliers.
Around 400,000 Indian visitors travelled to Australia in both 2024 and 2025, highlighting the resilience of the market and its growing contribution to the national visitor economy.
Current attention is centred on the prospect of the government reducing the capital gains tax concession for landlord investors in residential property.
Bringing together academic expertise and community connection, the Centre will lead research aimed at reshaping health systems so surviving cancer also means living well.
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.
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.
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.
