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Fiji, Bangladesh among countries hit by expanded US visa bond rules

Under the program, applicants who are otherwise eligible for a visitor visa may be instructed by a consular officer to post a bond of US$5,000, US$10,000 or US$15,000, with the amount determined at the visa interview.

Gold Coast doctor Vikram Nedunchezhian wins back-to-back trainee awards for kindness and care

“Words can’t express how grateful I am—this award reflects the incredible support of my friends, family, colleagues, and supervisors at Gold Coast Health.”

Two Indian international students’ alleged detention sparks controversy amid Minnesota protests

Visuals shared online appear to show officers handcuffing and escorting the men from the premises after questioning staff.

Running a red light lands Indian truck driver Sukhdeep Singh in US deportation net

Authorities determined that Sukhdeep Singh is an Indian national who is unlawfully present in the United States, despite being in possession of a California commercial driver’s license.

Are you a grassroots multicultural group? Here’s your chance to access $5 million in funding

The program delivers grants across three funding streams — up to $10,000, $100,000 or $400,000 — allowing organisations to invest in skills development, leadership programs, partnerships and long-term sustainability.

330,000 jobs unfilled while qualified skilled migrants remain underemployed in Australia

Australia is grappling with more than 330,000 unfilled jobs across key industries, even as thousands of qualified permanent migrants remain underemployed, new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals.

US pauses immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Fiji

The freeze, due to take effect on 21 January, targets people officials say are likely to become a “public charge” by relying on government assistance.

Australia rides the passport power wave as India slips to 80 amid widening mobility gap

Now in its 20th year, the 2026 Henley Passport Index covers 199 passports and 227 destinations and is updated monthly.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple Junagadhdham Melbourne to host historic Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav on 21-26 January

Temple organisers said the site would serve not only as a place of worship, but also as a centre for learning, community service and cultural preservation.

Australian Hindus call out ‘damaging’ false online claim targeting Adelaide’s sacred Harishchandra Ghat

Ghat is located on the banks of the Port Adelaide River and provides a culturally significant place for the immersion of ashes following cremation.

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Trump’s slipping grip: What Pew’s numbers really say about power, fatigue and the global mood

Voter’s tolerance is declining for the leaders who govern through conflict alone. They want stability with reform, not disruption without direction.

‘Go back to India’: Melbourne family shaken after racist hate notes appear outside home

The incident has left the Indian-origin family feeling unsafe in their own home, particularly with a newborn, a toddler, and elderly relatives living with him.

Indian tourists remain Australia’s fourth-largest international visitor group, projected to reach 1.2 million by 2035

Around 400,000 Indian visitors travelled to Australia in both 2024 and 2025, highlighting the resilience of the market and its growing contribution to the national visitor economy.
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