The Australia Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Days after returning from Australia, Punjab man arrested over wife’s stabbing death Fifth interest rate hike, $456 a month: how the RBA just made your mortgage hurt even more ‘You don’t assault them’: One Nation condemns alleged bat attack on volunteer as family appeal launched Werribee Mercy named Australia’s lowest-rated public hospital in Google review analysis as three Victorian facilities dominate bottom of list Pakistan Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Christian man in blasphemy case Hijab, turban and kippah ban in schools? Quebec’s new government to prohibit religious symbols worn by children AUSTRAHIND 2026 concludes as Australia and India deepen military cooperation in Indo-Pacific Prime Minister Albanese warns of global turmoil as he pushes AI controls, climate action and stronger Commonwealth unity at CHOGM Athletes compete for places in Fijian team heading to inaugural World Girmitiya Games in India ‘All I want is to choose Indian vegetarian meal’: Australian business-class passenger complains to Singapore Airlines New migrants to UK face 10-year wait for permanent residency under sweeping immigration changes Family and friends pay tribute to 23-year-old pharmacist Nirav Nand killed in tragic car crash Australian Foundation for Disaster Relief launched in Sydney Premier Ben Carroll pledges more than $10 million for Hindu Temple and Sikh Gurdwara safety fund Tamil community seeks the same priority status as Hindi in Australia’s language strategy Western Australia honours four for transforming lives through innovation, compassion and community service No more overseas travel and return as Australia tightens rules amid concerns over misuse of Protection Visa Australian traveller claims two gold bars vanished during Fiji airport customs inspection Melbourne mum’s warning after needles allegedly found in son’s Cherry Ripe during Halloween trick-or-treating One Nation’s Seva Melnikov seeks blessings at Hindu temples ahead of Kororoit contest Indian couple’s asylum claim rejected by immigration tribunal; sought protection from alleged threats by Punjab-based moneylender Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has lost her appeal and received a harsher sentence Hanson accuses Albanese of political ‘grubby dealings’ as Farley distances himself from staff offer and grant controversy Prime Minister Albanese defends $10 billion EU trade deal as Coalition questions farm access and climate clauses Nepali-origin police officer Bikash Bharati receives national bravery award for response to Sydney shooting Indian national charged over alleged fake Bondi terror attack injury claim, overstayed visa and faces deportation Mortgage holders aren’t alone in paying for rate hikes. Here’s how the RBA spreads the pain At least 68 killed in Spain high-speed train collision as rescue teams search wreckage ‘Not Missing’ teenager case: Fight over who controls Sikh community issues comes to light as one gurdwara backs protest, another urges restraint Radical Islamist group Hamas launches Federal Court bid to overturn Australian terrorist listing UAE honours hero Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and Fijian Pilot Henson Steven for bravery during flydubai terror attack Pauline Hanson and Jacinta Price warn of Labor’s growing tax pressure on small businesses 55% say Australia has too many migrants as immigration debate heats up — do you agree? More teachers, nurses and engineers as Education Minister Jason Clare announces 23,000 extra university places for 2027 Telangana’s Bathukamma festival brings India’s colourful floral traditions to Townsville Inflation jumps to 4.3%, adding to pressure for RBA rate rise next week Drugs, grooming allegations raised as community protests over “Not Missing’ 15-year-old Krishleen Kaur Australian Border Force joins Indian Coast Guard in Quad maritime security mission across Indian Ocean Young Indian-origin cricketer Ziya Pandit stars with back-to-back centuries for South Australian Under-12s Federation Square to honour 100 fallen Victorians in Remembrance Day tribute Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Digital Duty of Care Bill passes House of Representatives, targeting serious online harm Sydney lights up with festive cheer as Diwali celebrations begin Coalition pledges $550 million for Western Freeway upgrade to ease congestion in Melbourne’s west India at the centre of Australia’s international education expansion, says Minister Jason Clare Army ties become more consequential as strategic partnership between Australia and India deepens: Philip Green at AUSTRAHIND 2026 Three charged over alleged plot to import 120kg of cocaine into Melbourne hidden in furniture Free cyber support helps Australian small businesses protect against online threats Canada warns international students: exceed 24-hour work limit and risk losing your visa Sydney surgeon Ruban Thanigasalamoperates operates robotic instruments in China from 7,500km away in Australian-first demonstration Home