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Indian defence cadets to study at Australia’s premier military institutions under expanded cooperation

The announcement came as India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded talks with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in Canberra last week.

Australian red and white wines win gold and silver at India’s prestigious awards

Out of 211 winners, 68 were Best in Show, 86 Gold, and 57 Silver awardees, with 41 wines, 24 spirits, two sakes, and one mead taking home the top honours.

Three dead, including two children, in central Queensland house fire

Neighbours alerted emergency services after hearing what sounded like thunder crackling through the street.

Fertility crisis may fuel migration as Australia’s baby recession grows

Over the past decade, the median age of mothers has risen by 1.2 years, and fathers by 0.9 years.

Powerhouse Castle Hill lights up for Diwali celebrating the spirit of culture and community

“Powerhouse Castle Hill will transform for the festival of lights, with a vibrant lineup of Indian talent and objects from the Powerhouse Collection”

Liberal MP’s Guru Nanak Lake parliamentary motion reopens old wounds in Victorian Sikh community and exposes party split

The lake, previously informally known as Berwick Springs Lake, had no official gazetted name before being designated Guru Nanak Lake in 2023.

Australia and US deepen defence ties with guided weapons co-production deal

PrSM, a long-range missile with a maximum range beyond 500 kilometres, is crucial to strengthening Australia’s land and maritime strike capability.

Victorian government to provide ‘Tablet and Laptops’ to primary school students, saving families hundreds

From 2027, students in Years 3–6 will be restricted to a maximum of 90 minutes of device use per day, while those in Prep to Year 2 will have minimal screen time.

Australia faces rising cyber threats as report warns of growing attacks on businesses and individuals

“Most cyber incidents are preventable” through simple steps such as installing software updates, using unique passphrases, enabling multifactor authentication, and avoiding unsolicited calls.

Fiji pushes sustainable growth and regional cooperation agenda at IMF and Commonwealth meetings

The IMF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small island economies through sustainable economic policies and regional engagement.

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‘There is no back-door pathway’: New Zealand defends India FTA amid migration and exploitation concerns

The government says the visas will be capped at 5,000 at any one time and targeted at critical skill shortages in sectors such as healthcare, education, engineering and information technology.

11 Indian nationals deported from Australia over criminal offences, drug, fraud, visa breaches and non-cooperation

Australian authorities reportedly decided to use a dedicated charter flight because some of the detainees were considered “non-compliant and disruptive”, making it difficult and unsafe

Australia’s quantum sector backed as next major multi-trillion-dollar economic growth engine

Quantum Australia chief executive Petra Andrén said the sector had moved beyond pure research.
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