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Push for Hindi and Punjabi language in Victorian schools as 18 teachers start

Government figures, drawn from census data, show more than 170,000 Victorians speak Hindi and Punjabi.

Cash stolen, shops damaged as thieves target Sydney Indian restaurants and other local businesses

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research said in its latest quarterly update that “steal from retail store” rose 9.3 per cent in the two years to December 2025

NZ set to compete with India’s Indian Premier League and Australia’s Big Bash League with new NZ20 league

Safeguards to ensure the continued visibility and strength of the women’s game will also form a central part of negotiations.

Sydney teen faces fresh terror charges as Melbourne boy accused over ISIS flag import

Victorian authorities emphasised there is no current identified threat to public safety.

Victorian Government unveils Digital Skills Compact to prepare workers for digital future

By 2035, Victoria is projected to require an additional 87,700 digital workers, with digital literacy becoming essential across most occupations.

Australia bans entry for Iranian passport holders on Visitor visa Subclass 600

Those already in Australia, in transit, or who are spouses, dependent children, or parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents are exempt.

Aussie and Indian leaders face off in first-of-its-kind friendly T10 cricket match in Gujarat

Australian sports infrastructure and management companies, including Cox and Populous, have already been involved in developing sports facilities in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

Young Indian-origin father Tijo Jose Thomas dies in Bendigo road tragedy

In a statement, the Melbourne Malayalee Federation expressed its condolences, describing Mr Thomas’s death as a significant loss for both his family and the wider community.

Australia to begin Horizon Europe treaty negotiations, unlocking major research funding

The initiative has received backing from Australia’s Group of Eight universities, which support deeper engagement with international research networks.

Australian edtec firm Maxme builds nationwide footprint in India in under two years

While many partners focus on technical upskilling, Sguario said Maxme adds the “human upskilling element”, allowing it to fit naturally into a broader skills ecosystem.

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“Failed to act lawfully, honestly and made false – misleading statements”: OMARA cancels Jujhar Bajwa’s registration for five years

As the material before the regulator indicates, 30 of the 38 applications in question were refugee-related matters, which had placed subclass 866 protection visa work at the centre of the investigation.

Albanese seals $25B Microsoft AI deal, supercharging Australia’s global tech footprint

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft, marking a major step in Australia’s push to build a stronger,...

‘I won’t be bullied into resigning’: Wyndham Mayor Preet Singh slams online abuse, stands ground and prepares to return

“The events of recent weeks… have caused profound harm not only to me personally, but to my family — and most painfully, to my daughters,”
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