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10-year-old Australian girl dies in Singapore cooking school fire

The young girl, one of the 22 people rushed to hospital, later succumbed to her injuries.

Queensland scraps stamp duty for first-home buyers to boost housing market

Experts believe that this reform, effective from May 1, 2025, will see first-time buyers save an average of $9,096 on a median-priced house-and-land package.

Burwood murder: Indian national Mihir Desai identified as victim as police investigations continue

Originally from Bilimora in Surat district, Gujarat, Mihir Desai had moved to Australia for study and work opportunities.

Victoria Police launches ‘ePINs’ digital fine system to send them via email or messages

The application also includes built-in features, such as penalty codes, demerit point listings, fine amounts, and due date calculators

Trump eases tariffs on most nations, but Australia’s 10% levy stays in place

This unexpected move led to a historic surge in U.S. stock markets, with the S&P 500 experiencing its largest single-day gain since 2008.​

Coalition promises $20 billion regional fund to close the gap in health, childcare and infrastructure

This fund will receive a portion of the commodity windfall revenues, reflecting a broader strategy to manage national finances responsibly.

Indian-origin man arrested after fatal stabbing of room-mate in Burwood

Community members in Melbourne’s growing Indian diaspora have expressed shock at the news, particularly within the local Gujarati community.

Dutton’s gas gamble: Modelling promises savings, but critics warn of long-term risks

The Albanese government has labelled the proposal “economically irresponsible” and pointed out that any savings will be modest.

Polite, rehearsed, and predictable: Albanese-Dutton’s first debate fails to shake up election campaign

Albanese accused Dutton of inflating Labor’s spending record, denying the claim that his government was the “biggest spender in 40 years.”

From Coimbatore to Mumbai, Australian cotton leaders stitch India tour with significant MoU

It permits the duty-free entry of 51,000 tonnes of Australian cotton into India each year.

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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.
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