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India and Fiji hold high-level talks to expand development partnership

The discussions covered the full spectrum of bilateral relations, with a strong emphasis on cooperation in healthcare, support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), capacity building, and enhancing people-to-people connections.

New digital platform ‘eeger’ launched to power Australia’s tourism, hospitality and travel workforce

Tourism Minister Don Farrell said eeger was a “pivotal moment” for the sector, which supports more than 706,000 jobs — one in every 23 across the country — and over 360,000 businesses, from hotels and tour operators to cafes and cultural centres.

Million-dollar crime trail uncovered after woman caught at Perth airport with $190k cash stash

The son and daughter-in-law had purchased six properties in Western Australia over the past six years, valued at around $4.5 million.

Australia becomes top lamb exporter to India, displacing New Zealand

Australia now supplies 14 different cuts of lamb and mutton to Indian chefs and consumers, compared to just two or three offered by other exporting nations.

Cheaper medicines by New Year as Albanese government caps PBS scripts at $25

From 1 January next year, the maximum cost of a prescription under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will be capped at just $25 — the lowest price seen in over two decades.

New Zealand bans annoying card surcharges: time for Australia to catch up?

The Reserve Bank of Australia has recently proposed a full ban on surcharges for Eftpos, Visa and Mastercard transactions.

India backs Fiji’s farming future with shipment of Cowpea seeds

India has consistently supported Fiji in nation-building efforts across key sectors including health, education, disaster management, and capacity building.

Indian Consulate in Sydney extends invitation for grand Independence Day Celebration

Those interested in attending the event are invited to register in advance to secure their participation.

Indian Emperor Rajendra Chola I, the Conqueror of the Seas, honoured on 1,000th anniversary of his maritime expedition

Rajendra Chola I launched a maritime expedition in 1025 CE that extended Bharat's influence to large parts of Southeast Asia.

Australian High Commissioner joins India’s mass tree drive honouring mums and Mother Nature

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, launched last year by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the planting of a Peepal tree at Buddha Jayanti Park, blends personal sentiment with ecological action.

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“Makes no difference”: President Trump doubles down as US–Iran talks end day one with zero deal in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump has declared victory over Iran even as marathon peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, drag on without a deal, highlighting the deep divide between political rhetoric and diplomatic reality.

Perth man jailed over assault on police officers, including spitting at airport arrest

Officers stopped and restrained him after he became obstructive. While in custody at the airport, he spat directly into the face and mouth of an AFP officer.

‘First contact’ that may have led to complex life on Earth finally witnessed by scientists

In fact, the first bubbles of oxygen that filled the atmosphere on early Earth likely came from ancient stromatolites. You could say we owe our very existence to these piles of rocks.
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