The Australia Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy Mumbai’s dessert scene gets an Australian twist with Queensland macadamia pop-up India-New Zealand trade deal to be signed today puts carpets, skills and investment in spotlight Truck driver steals nearly $3,000 in fuel from service station in brazen theft Fiji Defence Minister’s police officer daughter critically injured in drug chase, suspects arrested Vandals smash Nepali restaurant in third attack, owner Mandeep Baral offers offenders a job “Turn the other cheek”: Gunman twists Gandhi-inspired non-violence in manifesto before White House dinner attack Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’ Trump safe as suspect arrested after White House dinner breach; Albanese praises swift law enforcement response Victoria to offer 20% rego rebate as fuel costs bite households Pakistan-origin Dr Sherjil Khan convicted of sexually exploiting a minor girl set to loose unlawfully obtained US citizenship  Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health Fiji PM Rabuka inaugurates rebuilt Hindu temple, Tavua Laxmi Narayan Mandir, calls it symbol of nation-building Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children “Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes Political Earthquake: One Nation draws level with Labor in new poll Three-year-old Esha killed in Brisbane crash remembered as loving, joyful child NDIS eligibility will be based on ‘functional capacity’, not diagnostic labels. But what does that mean? Queensland Premier backs outback oil push as ‘Kuwait of Australia’ eyes fuel future Know an Indian-origin senior making a difference? Nominations open for Victoria’s top honour ‘India will never bow to terror’: Global leaders stand with New Delhi on Pahalgam anniversary Indian-origin teenage cricketer Ira Aery emerged as bright young talent in Australian cricket A Nation’s Shame: 6,000 Veterans without a home, Gina Rinehart pledges $200 million Albanese seals $25B Microsoft AI deal, supercharging Australia’s global tech footprint “Failed to act lawfully, honestly and made false – misleading statements”: OMARA cancels Jujhar Bajwa’s registration for five years ‘I won’t be bullied into resigning’: Wyndham Mayor Preet Singh slams online abuse, stands ground and prepares to return Nepal on edge again as border tax on Indian goods triggers mass street revolt Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh PM Modi set for Australia visit in July, Melbourne likely to host diaspora event Indo-Fijian business and philanthropic Tappoo family honoured with Fiji’s highest civilian award Ceasefire on paper, a war in motion: Why the Iran crisis is far from over Albanese secures additional diesel and fertiliser to keep Australia “moving” Sydney man charged over alleged $1.5m NDIS fraud linked to organised crime Community urged to stand united against racist backlash as Melbourne unveils $1.2m Little India precinct plan Uber driver Rajwinder Singh Grewal granted bail in fatal Perth crash that left baby dead, allowed to drive trucks Melbourne candlelight vigil to reveal the lifelong trauma of family violence on children $3m lifeline for Liberty Bell Bay workers as Albanese and Rockliff governments step in Five new early learning projects across Queensland with $49.94 million funding boost Wondering if you’re a ‘light’ or ‘deep’ sleeper? NSW Treasury staffer charged over alleged breach of 5,600 sensitive government documents US extends ceasefire as Trump warns against bad deal; Iran says no to further Pakistan talks Dalvir Singh Jhattu sentenced after crashing truck into tow truck and Mercedes on Canadian highway International student too afraid to leave home after alleged racially motivated assault in Sydney Jess Wilson pledges new offence and 10-year jail term for vandals who target war memorials Australia’s AirTrunk enters India with Lumina CloudInfra acquisition as AI data centre race heats up Indian-origin family turns charity lottery win into $5 million jackpot after Perth luxury home sale $50m NDIS fraud network exposed as organised crime gangs cashes in, taskforce moves to bring charges Tim Cook exits CEO role after 14 years; John Ternus to “lead Apple into the future” Home