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Former Australian champion Ian Vincent builds Meghalaya into India’s emerging canoeing hub

Vincent's move to India followed his marriage to Sheila Vincent, who is from Kerala, and he has since built a life around developing water sports in the hilly state of Meghalaya.

Cricket Australia’s Big Bash cash grab is rejected – but there are better options on the table

The news comes after Queensland Cricket told CA it would join Cricket NSW in rejecting the private ownership idea first presented by CA in mid-2025.

Indian-origin tech entrepreneur brings low-cost AI DRS review system to club cricket in Australia

The Darwin trial allows each team two challenges per innings, with early results showing the system reinforces on-field decisions in the majority of cases.

Indian-origin teenage cricketer Ira Aery emerged as bright young talent in Australian cricket

Aery, who plays her junior cricket in Victoria’s Western Region Junior Cricket Association, finished the tournament as joint leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets at an average of 9, underlining her consistency across the series.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Cricket Australia may open door to Indian investment in Big Bash League shake-up

Officials are reportedly open to attracting a mix of domestic and international investors, including interest from Indian Premier League-linked franchises, which could deepen ties between the BBL and the world’s most lucrative T20 competition.

World’s first limbless para-archer Payal Nag wins Archery Para Series gold in historic win

Nag’s achievement carries historic significance because she is widely regarded as the world’s first quadruple-amputee para-archer competing at elite international level.

Konstas cut, Maxwell gone: Selectors swing axe as Cricket Australia makes brutal contract call

Perhaps the most surprising omission is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who returned to the Test side during the summer after a long injury lay-off

Perth-born Ryan Williams fires stunning debut goal to power India to historic FIFA World Cup qualifier win

“I dreamed about this moment for a long time,” Williams said after the match, visibly emotional following his match-winning contribution.

Victoria taps footy to boost international student wellbeing

It forms part of the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program, which funds projects aimed at improving safety, wellbeing and social inclusion for international students living in the state.

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Alleged headlock, CCTV footage and Liberal party in crisis: Police examine Upper house MP’s alleged dinner assault claim

Sources familiar with the footage say there were 38 working cameras at the venue, recording more than three hours of footage from the time both MPs entered the building

Indian tourists rank among Victoria’s top five visitor groups as total spending hits record $48.6 billion

Across Australia, the top five international visitor markets in the year ending March 2026 were New Zealand, China, the United Kingdom, the United States and India.

Pauline Hanson has raised an uncomfortable question about Australia’s foreign aid. Here’s why it matters

The first notable aspect of Hanson’s response is the apparent softening of her position on aid spending.
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