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Australia marks 20 years since Bali bombings by al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah

This tragic Islamist terrorist attack that claimed 20 lives, including four Australians, 15 Indonesians and one Japanese national, and injured 17 Australians along with many other innocent bystanders.

Private tutoring for school kids is ‘booming’. But this poses risks for students

Tutoring tends to be for high school students, but an increasing proportion of primary students are being tutored

India showcases six decades of space innovation at IAC 2025 in Sydney

“One of India’s space programme targets is to land on the Moon by 2040," says V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO.

Want to buy your first home? PM Albanese makes it possible with 5% deposit scheme

The scheme, which guarantees part of a buyer’s home loan, slashes the time needed to save for a deposit and removes the need for costly Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

Exiled Afghan women cricketers living in Australia to attend World Cup opener in India

In March 2025, after receiving The Australia Today International Women’s Day Award in Sports, the Afghan women’s cricket team members were also felicitated by the Indian High Commission in Canberra.

New Vrinda Valley centre brings sacred Indian heritage and spiritual traditions to Perth

Designed as a sanctuary for connection, learning, and spiritual growth, the space will host community gatherings, workshops, and cross-cultural events across the Swan region.

Indian-Australian couple apologises after viral Garba kiss sparks backlash in Gujarat

While some defended the kiss as a display of affection, others labelled it “obscene” and disrespectful to the religious and cultural spirit of Navratri.

Case registered against Khalistani Gurpatwant Singh Pannun over alleged AUD 2m reward to stop PM Modi’s flag hoisting

NIA stated that Pannun’s actions were aimed at disrupting India’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security while spreading disaffection among Sikhs.

Prime Minister’s Literary Awards winners 2025: investigating power, privilege and inequality

Michelle de Kretser has won the fiction prize in the 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.

Australian-born Abhijot in dilemma as parents Amandeep and Stiven Singh to be deported to India

Amandeep and Stiven Singh, in Australia since 2009 on bridging visas, were recently told their permanent residency was denied and must leave by November.

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Albanese government secures additional critical fuel supplies to keep planes flying and trucks moving

Prime Minister Albanese said the government was working “day and night” to protect Australia from the fallout of international conflict impacting global fuel markets.

“Brave man” Baljeet Singh fights for life after saving sister in Adelaide restaurant fire

Baljeet's brother-in-law, Inderjeet Singh, said Baljeet pushed his sister Satbir out of harm’s way moments before being overwhelmed by the fire.

Australia to begin domestic missile rocket motor production in $126.9 million defence industry push

Solid rocket motors, which provide the propulsion for most guided weapons systems, are in high global demand and are considered a critical capability for modern military forces.
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