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Carnatic music pioneers Iyer brothers honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia for their lifelong contribution

After settling in Australia, the brothers have dedicated themselves to teaching and performing traditional South Indian Carnatic music here in Melbourne.

Dr Srinivas Bolisetty and Bina Chandra awarded PSM for transformative work in neonatal care and diplomacy

Two remarkable Australians have received the Public Service Medal in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours for their life-saving and nation-building contributions, as the list recognises 830 recipients—up nearly 30% since Australia Day.

Women’s health champion Prof. Gita Mishra and late dental leader Dr Sajeev Koshy awarded Order of Australia in King’s Birthday Honours

Prof. Gita Devi Mishra AO and Dr Sajeev Koshy OAM honoured for their outstanding contributions to medical research and dental health leadership, respectively.

Ten Indian-origin Australians celebrated for excellence across diverse fields in Australia’s 2025 King’s Birthday Honours

Among the 830 awardees are inspiring Indian-origin Australians recognised for their achievements across medicine, music, multiculturalism, diplomacy, and community service.

Missing Sydney man Jaydipsinh Dodiya found dead in tragic end to search

Jaydipsinh's brother-in-law has confirmed his death, and the Hindu Council of Australia is now assisting the family with the repatriation of his body to India.

Indian international student’s side job grows into multi-store franchise empire in Australia

“When I arrived in Australia in 2012 at age 19 to study a business degree, I never thought my part-time job would become the biggest business lesson of all.”

Indian international student Arshdeep Kaur killed in ‘HOR1BL’ Mustang crash; Vikramjit Singh granted bail

The most serious charge that Singh faces carries a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment.

‘Khalsa Chowk’ roundabout named to honour Griffith’s Sikh community

Located at the intersection of Thorne Road and Kidman Way, the newly installed sign displays the name “Khalsa Chowk” in both English and Punjabi script.

Tasmania’s Olivia Vinson creates new pull-up world record with jaw-dropping 7,079 reps in 24 hours

Averaging five pull-ups every minute, Vinson’s effort wasn’t just about breaking records — it redefined her self-belief.

Are we ready for the Asian MAGA? – A viewpoint from an Asian-Australian

Along with China, the so-called Asian Tigers and lately India, are all transforming from  ‘Third World” economies to “First World” economies within a span of one generation.

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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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