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From Village Rockstars 2 to Stree 2: See the Jaw‑Dropping Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Nomination List!

“These nominations underscore the creativity and innovation driving Indian content today—and we can’t wait to bring this incredible work to Australian screens.”

‘Thank you, Australia,’ says German backpacker found after 11 nights in outback

Carolina Wilga had endured 11 nights alone in the wild, facing near-zero temperatures, relentless mosquito bites, and complete isolation.

Sri Durga Temple gets ‘Om and Swastika’ installed at Bendigo’s The Great Stupa

From initial sketches to final fabrication, volunteers and artisans worked alongside Stupa staff to design and position the sculptures with sensitivity on the Stupa’s western precinct

Albanese woos China with tourism, trade and green steel pitch

In the 12 months to March 2025, more than 860,000 Chinese tourists visited Australia, spending over $9.2 billion — making them Australia’s most valuable short-term visitor market.

Next-gen Australia-India leaders named under Maitri Scholarships and Fellowships program

The Maitri initiative is part of Australia’s broader commitment to fostering ties with India in sectors critical to both countries’ futures—including defence, trade, education, and technology.

Perth DJ Tejas Manoj lured 200km away in dodgy Facebook Marketplace scam

The seller added that if he wished to pay via bank transfer, the payment had to be made before pickup — a request Manoj thankfully declined.

20-year-old international student dies in crash after car swerves to avoid kangaroo

Two other international students — the 21-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front-seat passenger from Torrensville — were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and are said to be traumatised.

Talisman Sabre 2025: Australia and allies begin biggest military exercise on home soil

Now in its 11th iteration, Talisman Sabre 2025 brings together more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 partner nations, making it the largest and most sophisticated warfighting exercise Australia has ever hosted.

From Bangalore to Beijing, AI revolution is in the classroom — Australia must act now

Countries like China, Singapore, and India are rapidly integrating AI literacy into school curricula, each tailoring their approach to local needs—from early chatbot ethics in Beijing to multilingual, localised AI programs across India.

How can you keep kids off screens during the winter holidays?

If you feel your toy cupboard is looking overly familiar, try a local Toy Library to borrow puzzles, board games and activities.

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Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Passengers booked to travel on or before March 5 have two options: rebook on an alternative flight or request a refund. Etihad has issued similar advice. Qatar is referring travellers to its app.

“4.8 million visas and 1.7 million citizenships” – Pauline Hanson warns Australia faces cultural pressures

“That’s millions of homes, plus hospital beds and school places being taken up by people who aren’t Australian citizens.”

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 powers India into T20 World Cup semifinals after thriller against West Indies

“Right from the day I started dreaming of playing for the country, this is the day I was waiting for."
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