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Indian national allegedly laundered $7 million in illegal tobacco profits, submitted fraudulent permanent residency documents

Investigators claim the man is unlawfully residing in Australia and submitted fraudulent documents as part of ongoing attempts to secure permanent residency.

Eight Indian among 20 Asian languages to be taught in high school under Australia’s fluency push

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly said language skills were a national asset that created opportunities for young people while strengthening cultural understanding.

Australia’s seasonal worker program drives Pacific remittances, but PNG misses out

The schemes allow temporary migrants to work in agriculture for seven to eleven months under the RSE, and in agriculture for up to nine months or in other sectors such as meat processing for up to four years under PALM.

Hindi and Punjabi lessons for kinder kids in Victoria’s $3.6m language plan

The program pairs kindergarten teachers with language specialists to weave language learning into everyday activities such as play, music, storytelling, art and movement, rather than formal classroom lessons.

Australia declares “zero tolerance” as Canada again flags Khalistan-linked violent extremism, back India’s territorial integrity

The isolated deportation cases should not be seen as representative of the wider Indian community in Australia.

Bikram Lama’s death while homeless exposes ‘invisible’ crisis and lack of support to international student

Bikram Lama, 32, died in December last year in Hyde Park, just metres from the busy entrance to St James station.

Three Indian-origin women in Australia’s G20 Youth delegation tackling global challenges

The trio will take on key negotiation roles across major global challenges, including economic reform, job creation, food security, global health, and conflict resolution.

‘Is the job market so doomed?’ Indian-origin student stunned after Coles rejects her for entry-level role

21-year-old Raksha Hegde questioned how years of higher education had not translated into even an entry-level job.

Pacific needs disaster displacement included in treaty

In 2024 alone, an estimated 65.8 million internal displacements were recorded, with almost 70% triggered by disasters rather than conflict.

11 Indian nationals deported from Australia over criminal offences, drug, fraud, visa breaches and non-cooperation

Australian authorities reportedly decided to use a dedicated charter flight because some of the detainees were considered “non-compliant and disruptive”, making it difficult and unsafe

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16-year-old sensation Neel Patel’s Australia U19 selection brings young Indian-origin cricketer back to family roots

Representing the University of New South Wales Cricket Club, Patel made headlines at just 16 by becoming one of the youngest players in Sydney Premier Cricket First Grade history after scoring more than 1,000 runs in a calendar year.

Gig delivery workers in Australia win minimum $31.30 an hour and injury cover

Under the new system, delivery workers will receive minimum safety-net rates ranging from $31.30 to $32 an hour, depending on the type of vehicle they use.

Four men charged after police uncover ‘phone guns’ in major raid

Police allege they found two handguns designed to fold and resemble mobile phones, along with two pistols and multiple rounds of ammunition.
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