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‘Uber?’: Indian-origin man’s encounter at McDonald’s lays bare Australia’s casual racism

Praveen Param said he experienced the incident at a local restaurant on 31 May when he walked up to the counter and was immediately typecast.

Pacific unity is our competitive advantage

"We must move from fragmentation to functionality. From competition to complementarity. From inwardness to integration."

Cryptocurrency scams rise as Australians lose millions, mostly in silence

Investment scams were the most common, followed by extortion emails and romance scams.

Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better

South Australia is one of a number of states trialling a program based on a “co-responder” model.

Marles marks five years of Australia–India strategic partnership with high-level visit

In India, Minister Marles is expected to hold discussions with key leaders and defence counterparts on shared regional priorities, maritime security, and sovereignty.

Three Indian men kidnapped in Iran on way to Australia via ‘dunki’ route freed

Three Indian men from Punjab travelling through Iran to Australia for promised jobs were allegedly kidnapped in Tehran’s Varamin suburb, with kidnappers demanding a ransom of AUD 18,000.

Australian Gurvindar Singh, along with Canadians Aman Kang and Mani Dhaliwal arrested in allegedly biggest drug-smuggling bust

Investigators seized 20 million illicit cigarettes, 50 kg of cocaine, and 280 kg of liquid methamphetamine during the operation, along with digital devices, cash, and vehicles.

Indian-origin couple first to receive New Zealand honour for IT services

Sunit Prakash and Lalita Kasanji co-founded the New Zealand Centre for Digital Connections with India in 2023, an initiative dedicated to accelerating digital and technology collaboration between New Zealand and India.

“Valuing diversity, not just celebrating it”: Albanese government unveils Office for Multicultural Affairs

“Modern Australia and multicultural Australia are the same thing. This office ensures every Australian feels welcomed and at home.”

Australian lamb lands on Indian plates with new culinary partnership to spice up trade relations

From biryanis and kebabs to fusion dishes, Australian lamb is poised to inspire a new generation of chefs and food enthusiasts in India.

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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.

Why does cerebral palsy care drop away at 18? One Australian researcher is determined to change that

Although adults now make up 58 per cent of Australians with CP, support systems and healthcare pathways remain heavily focused on childhood.
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