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Fiji’s Deputy PM pays tribute to Gujarati contributions at BAPS Canberra Mandir

Looking to the future, he welcomed plans for a similar temple in Suva, alongside a health and spiritual hospital.

Albanese expels Iranian ambassador, moves to list IRGC as terrorist group

ASIO had gathered credible evidence that the Iranian government directed the October 2024 attack on Lewis’ Continental Kitchen in Sydney and the December firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne.

Year 11 student Sukhmandeep named NSW ICAS All-Stars champion

The ICAS All-Stars initiative builds on the long-standing tradition of ICAS by recognising the top academic achievers across the state.

CSIRO report shows how AI could help insurers predict risks and protect Australians

Currently, around one in three Australian homes – 5.6 million properties – face bushfire risk, while one in 12 properties – 1.36 million homes – are exposed to flooding.

Queensland man jailed for 22 years over failed $182m cocaine haul off WA coast

Investigators found the men had been promised $300,000 for their role.

Officially, the unemployment rate is 4.2%. But that doesn’t count all the hidden workers in Australia

Policymakers need to build in targeted pathways that connect their skills to shortage areas.

Albanese fast-tracks 5% deposit scheme to help first home buyers save years

The 5 per cent deposit scheme is part of Labor’s $43 billion housing agenda, which also includes boosting supply and supporting renters.

Fiji government backs Hindu Unity Program, vows zero tolerance on religious attacks

Kamikamica reaffirmed government’s zero-tolerance stance on religiously motivated attacks, assuring that “any assault on faith will not be tolerated” and pledging support for dialogue, peace, and reconciliation.

Victoria’s first Indian-origin mayor Pradeep Tiwari steps down temporarily, condemns racism

Tiwari faces charges of alleged dangerous driving, touching a portable device while driving, and failing to ensure a passenger was not seated in the same seat as the driver.

ABC’s coverage of hoax Hindu temple ‘mass murders’ shows how unverified claims can shape international narratives

For weeks, Dharmasthala’s name was tied to an imagined horror story that received global amplification.

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Dr Yashutosh Joshi wins Ministerial Rising Star award for breakthrough heart transplant research

Now a cardiothoracic surgery trainee at Westmead Hospital, Dr Joshi’s passion for heart surgery can be traced back to childhood.

Australian leaders signal no sympathy for ‘abhorrent’ Iranian regime, back US move to stop nuclear threat

More than 200 Iranian-linked individuals have been sanctioned by Australia, including over 100 connected to the IRGC.

Should unis ditch group assignments?

Just because collaborative abilities are not as easy to assess as other skills, such as factual recall, that doesn’t make them any less important.
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