“Just remind them that they should only talk in English, preferably, unless they know how to speak sign language or Māori."

A Senate committee, which has a Labor majority, has recommended the bill be passed with amendments.

Ms Dongre's Barbie wears its Hindu culture with pride including a beautiful "Bindi" on her forehead.

With the Indian diaspora being one of Australia’s fastest-growing communities, particularly Hindus, Diwali has gained significant recognition across the country.

Members will help shape the program's future direction, ensuring it continues to foster regional ties and build Australians’ capability to operate in the Indo-Pacific.

Nishadeep Kaur was highly commended by the International Student of the Year – Vocational Education and Training judging panel.

Three out of the 12 Pacific island countries eligible for the PEV opted out of the visa.

The Ballot participants must complete the process within the specified timeframe to be eligible for selection.

Between 1879 and 1916, 42 ships made 87 voyages, transporting 60,965 Indian indentured labourers from Calcutta and later Madras to Fiji. Of these, 60,553 passengers, including births at sea, arrived in Fiji.

RSE employers were upbeat about the policy changes which will help to reduce their costs of participation, a key outcome that employers and industry groups have been lobbying for.