Australia

Tag

Peter Roberts officially takes charge as Australia’s new High Commissioner to Fiji

A seasoned diplomat, Roberts previously served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo and was Ambassador to Timor-Leste from 2018 to 2022.

67-year-old US-Nepalese man charged over alleged indecent act on Sydney-bound flight

The woman alerted airline staff to the alleged incident, who then informed the AFP.

Labor’s $1 billion for mental health is good news for young people in particular – but leaves some gaps

Australia’s continued investment in a network of youth mental health services, headspace, is unique and positive.

Canberra Business Chamber and Australia India Business Council sign landmark MOU to strengthen bilateral trade ties

By combining the strengths, networks, and resources of both organisations, the agreement is set to offer practical benefits to businesses across both countries.

Election Diary: Jim Chalmers highlights expectations of May interest rate cut – after the election

“It’s about results. It's about lifting aspirations, not just spending money.”

Australia strengthens education ties with South Asia through school leaders’ mission

The group is visiting Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Perth, with a focus on exploring opportunities in school and undergraduate education.

Dutton pledges $840m to fast-track Adelaide freight bypass

Dutton accused the federal Labor government of delays and underfunding, declaring that only a Coalition government would provide a “real plan” to tackle traffic and freight inefficiencies in Adelaide.

Australian woman, Raj Varsha, arrested two years after alleged perfume theft at airport

Singapore police said they were alerted to the case the following day and, with the help of CCTV footage and ground inquiries, identified the suspect.

Dutton backtracks on work-from-home policy, Labor attacks Coalition’s U-turn

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of “twisting” the policy and wrongly implying it would extend to the private sector.

Tanvi Lathwal makes history as first Indian-origin shooter in Australian squad

Currently ranked third nationally in Australia’s open category, Tanvi’s journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and the fire to succeed on the global stage.

Must-read

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.
spot_img