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Varun Lal’s journey from Fiji’s cane fields to breaking Australian powerlifting record

At the Brisbane championships, Varun Lal registered 200kg in squat, 145kg in bench press, and 240kg in deadlift, cementing his place as one of Australia’s most promising new lifters.

Indian squash prodigy Anahat Singh makes history in Australia despite injury

17-year-old Anahat Singh made history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian woman to reach a PSA World Tour Copper-level final, finishing runner-up at the NSW Squash Bega Open 2025 despite battling an ankle injury.

India’s Naji Hillang creates history by winning gold at Asian Bodybuilding Championship

The 25-year-old from Arunachal Pradesh emerged champion in the Women’s Model Physique (Up to 160 cm) category, defeating a strong field of international athletes.

Indian origin Bodhana Sivanandan creates history, becomes youngest female player to defeat Chess Grandmaster

10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan overcame 60-year-old grandmaster Pete Wells in the final round of the 2025 British Chess Championships.

Rising stars Aryan Sharma, Yash Deshmukh and John James to represent Australia in U19 showdown with India

Cricket Australia says new U19 head coach Tim Nielsen will play a key role in guiding and inspiring the next generation of Australian cricketers.

Young Dewald Brevis blasts South Africa to 53-run T20I victory over Australia in Darwin

This explosive knock also marked the highest T20I score ever recorded on Australian soil by any batter.

Can Fiji’s rugby success drive youth opportunity and economic growth?

With over 17,000 students leaving school each year – and fewer than half finding formal work – such a Centre would give many young people a real chance at a sustainable career in sport.

India stuns England in Oval thriller to level Test series 2-2 with six-run win

Defending a daunting 374-run target, India’s bowlers showcased grit and relentless determination to dismiss England for 367, with Siraj claiming a memorable five-wicket haul.

Divya Deshmukh wins FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup in first-ever all-Indian final

Her 2.5–1.5 win not only earned her the championship but also fulfilled the requirements for her final Grandmaster norm, making her India’s 88th Grandmaster

Top 20 finish for Australia and India at world university sports festival in Germany

Australia placed 11th with a total of 12 medals (5 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronze), while India finished 20th, earning 2 golds, 5 silvers and 5 bronzes.

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Australia to begin domestic missile rocket motor production in $126.9 million defence industry push

Solid rocket motors, which provide the propulsion for most guided weapons systems, are in high global demand and are considered a critical capability for modern military forces.

Wyndham Council to be placed under Monitors as pressure to resign mounts on Mayor Cr Preet Singh

“Victorians expect councils to maintain high standards and these monitors will work to restore the Wyndham community’s confidence in their councillors."

‘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.
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