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‘Visa-free Pacific’ and shared growth on Fiji Deputy PM Prasad’s agenda

“There’s no reason why Solomon Islands logs cannot be processed in Fiji rather than in distant Asia”

Indian heritage NSW Deputy Premier, Prue Car vows to beat breast cancer again

“Breast cancer screenings are vital for early detection and treatment”

Indian-origin CEO exits leadership of major Australian fashion brand

Raju Vuppalapati resignation comes during a period of ongoing leadership changes at Country Road Group.

Culture at the core: journalistic values in the Pacific Islands

The culture of the Pacific Islands is markedly distinct from Western cultures due to its collectivist nature, which prioritises group aspirations over individual aspirations.

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr brings ancient Indian wellness secrets of ‘turmeric’ to global skincare

Kerr praised India’s fusion of ancient holistic practices and modern beauty standards, calling the market a "perfect fit" for her certified organic products.

Former PM Scott Morrison, builder of modern Australia-India partnership, honoured with nation’s highest award

Morrison deepened Australia–India ties—“as close as a curry and naan”—through trade, education, defence and people-to-people links.

Champion of Afghan refugee women, Shabnam Safa, honoured with OAM

A proud Hazara Afghan woman who arrived in Australia as a 15-year-old refugee, Safa has transformed her lived experience of forced displacement into a powerful platform for systemic change.

98-year-old Custodio “Chappie” Lobo honoured with OAM for a life of service and resilience

Born in Uganda to a Goan family, Custodio Lobo pursued education in India, graduating from Bombay University with a degree in Accounting.

Vidyasagaran Haran Ramachandran awarded OAM for dedicated service to Sydney’s Hindu community

Ramachandran’s OAM acknowledges a life devoted to selfless service, cross-cultural collaboration, and a commitment to improving lives across borders through humanitarian efforts.

Inspiring Indian-origin community champions Menaka Iyengar, Dr Satish Gupta and Bindi Shah honoured with OAM

Meet Dr Satish Gupta, Menaka Iyengar, and Bindi Shah — changemakers honoured with OAMs in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for their lifelong service to community, multiculturalism and humanitarian leadership.

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Indian diaspora earns over A$1 trillion annually, larger than most countries’ economies

The Indian diaspora’s combined earnings exceed the GDP of roughly 170 countries worldwide (2025 estimates).

Guramrit Sidhu pleads guilty to running $17 million cross-border drug empire between the United States and Canada

Prosecutors say he orchestrated a sophisticated cross-border operation responsible for moving hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine for distribution.

Premier Allan promises free midday power from October as households struggling now are told to wait

Households without solar, without batteries, without work-from-home flexibility, or without appliances they can schedule in the middle of the day, are being told the state’s renewable success will eventually trickle down to them, just not yet.
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