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Jyotsana Varma appointed Regional Director–Pacific at Asian Development Bank in Sydney

Prior to joining ADB, she led state teams in the Indian civil service on social sector projects and advised the Indian Finance Minister on policy matters.

Deeply troubling and unacceptable: ANZAC legacy of Indian soldiers targeted in ‘hate-motivated’ vandalism

The monument commemorates the 15,000 Indian soldiers who fought alongside Australians at Gallipoli during World War I — more than 1,400 of whom were killed and 3,500 wounded.

Melbourne commuters get an early Christmas gift from Premier Allan with Metro Tunnel opening

The Summer Start will see Metro Tunnel services running seven days a week, stopping at all five new underground stations: Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac.

Australian university graduates targeted in new email scam claiming degrees revoked

One email from a sender labelled “no-reply” falsely claimed the recipient had been permanently excluded from the university and ordered to hand in original documents.

Triple fines for taxi drivers who overcharge passengers

A driver charged an overseas family $188 for a 13km trip from Sydney Airport to the CBD, receiving a $2000 penalty for the offence.

AI could improve Indigenous healthcare if guided by First Nations voices, CSIRO report

The consultations identified three key priorities for responsible AI use in Indigenous health.

Crackdown on dodgy job ads nets $185,000 in fines across Australia

Since laws banning dodgy job advertisements came into effect, the workplace regulator has intensified its efforts to stop underpayment before it begins.

Police foil alleged Sydney hit plot near daycare centre after dramatic arrest

Police say the men — described as a “kill team” — were intercepted during a coordinated surveillance operation after detectives identified them “mobilising to carry out an offence”.

Australia remembers victims of October 7 as ‘disgraceful’ pro-Hamas graffiti in Melbourne draws outrage

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in a statement marking the anniversary, said the day remained one of “pain and terror for Jewish people around the world” and urged Australians to “never forget the atrocities inflicted by Hamas.”

Report reveals international students’ true impact on NSW economy beyond dollars and degrees

International education is NSW’s second-largest export, generating $12.8 billion in total economic activity and supporting nearly 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs.

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Pakistani man pleads guilty plotting terror attack on Jewish centre, faces life sentence

He later shifted his focus to a specific Jewish centre in Brooklyn, identifying a location within the building where he intended to carry out the attack.

India ramps up A$ 49 billion infrastructure project to become super exporter of energy and petrochemical products

Together, these projects reflect India’s commitment to expanding its energy infrastructure, supporting local development

University spent nearly $1.5 million on executive coach as staff and courses faced cuts, reveals report

It is reported that UTS had been addressing recurring budget deficits, with revised plans resulting in reductions of approximately 120 academic roles, 143 courses, and 839 subjects
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