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‘Vile’ anti-migration rallies targeting Indians condemned by Senator Paul Scarr, says Indian diaspora is a blessing for Australia

‘March for Australia’ rallies in nine cities on 31 August are being led by an anti-immigration group that has singled out Indian migrants, framing recent arrivals as “replacement plain and simple.”

Prominent Sydney businessman Amit Sharma avoids jail time, banned from NDIS over illegal data leak

Amit Sharma was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment, to be served under an Intensive Corrections Order, alongside 90 hours of community service and a $1,850 fine.

Small businesses hit as Australia and India halt US parcel shipments under Trump’s tariff chaos

From August 29, all goods sent to the US will face customs duties, and carriers are now required to collect and remit tariffs before items arrive.

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.

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Jefferson Lewis charged with murder of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby in Alice Springs

Jefferson Lewis, 47, has been charged with murder over the death of a five-year-old child in Alice Springs. The child is being respectfully referred to...

Hollywood legend Daniel Kaluuya’s latest film highlights Victoria’s $27m push for screen jobs

The A24 project, Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, has just wrapped filming at Docklands Studios Melbourne, employing more than 270 Victorians and engaging over 250 local businesses — highlighting the economic impact of high-profile productions choosing the state.

India sets Guinness World Record with largest underwater national flag in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The record-setting event took place at Radhanagar Beach on Swaraj Dweep, where a massive 60 by 40 metre Indian tricolour was deployed beneath the sea.
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