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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.

Labor under fire as Victoria spends $382 million on Indigenous treaty talks

The criticism follows new analysis showing the Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan Labor governments have directed hundreds of millions towards treaty consultations, with spending dating back to 2016.

Sydney man charged over alleged $3.5 million email scam targeting NT Government

The message included a vendor identification form with updated bank details, and appeared to copy in multiple email addresses of the contractor’s employees.

Indian-American teens lead 3M science challenge to reimagine the future

With innovative projects ranging from biodegradable plastics to clean energy solutions, these remarkable teenagers are not only redefining the possibilities of science at a young age but also challenging global issues with creativity and conscience.

Indian-origin man brutally attacked with machete in Melbourne, hand reattached after surgery

Saurabh Anand, 33, was walking home after picking up medicine from the pharmacy at Central Square Shopping Centre in Altona Meadows around 7.30pm on Saturday, 19 July, when he was ambushed by five teenagers.

Groundbreaking snapshot of Australia’s Indian Communities just dropped at UQ

Tim Watts, Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs, addressed the Indian Australian community as, "a powerful strand in the bond between the land of your home, and the land of your heritage."

Government, Opposition and community leaders unite to condemn racist attack on Melbourne Hindu temple

The Shree Swaminarayan Temple, a sanctuary for Melbourne’s Hindu community, was defaced with hateful graffiti, including a slur demanding “Go home brown c**t” painted in red.

Millions of Aussie workers to have penalty rates protected under new workplace law

The legislation would directly impact approximately 2.6 million award-reliant workers, many of whom are employed in industries such as hospitality, retail, health and aged care.

Meth in cooking oil bottles bust as man charged in $45k drug smuggling sting

Officers seized 27 bottles containing 33 litres of liquid meth and alerted the AFP, who began a controlled delivery operation.

Australia under pressure as Pacific nations praise ICJ’s legally non-binding decision on climate obligations

While the ICJ’s opinion is not legally binding, it provides powerful legal clarity and is expected to shape national and international climate litigation for years to come.

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Four Australian students selected for female-led Mission ShakthiSAT, a first-of-its-kind global space initiative

Four Australian students have been selected to represent Australia in Mission ShakthiSAT, an international space-focused initiative that aims to bring together girls from 108...

Victorian couple’s $712K cash mystery ends as AFP secures forfeiture order in money laundering case

Police allege the cash was concealed across multiple bags belonging to a family travelling together. Investigators identified a 35-year-old Victorian woman as being linked to the hidden funds.

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vikas Rambal’s Perdaman at centre of Australia’s biggest refinery push in six decades

Prime Minister Albanese said recent instability in the Middle East highlighted the importance of strengthening Australia's domestic fuel production capability.
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