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Forbes spotlights Bengali-Australian billionaire’s $100m gift to support girls in STEM

Robin Khuda's donation is the largest single philanthropic gift in New South Wales and one of the biggest global investments in women in STEM.

Australia and India expand education partnership “from preschool to PhD”

“This is a win–win. It is good for Australia and it is good for India.”

Ryan Neelam appointed CEO of Centre for Australia–India Relations

With more than 15 years’ experience in international diplomacy and policy, Neelam previously served at Australia’s Consulate-General in Hong Kong and at the Australian Mission to the United Nations in New York.

Victoria parliament issues historic apology to First Peoples, pledges Treaty for justice and equality

Premier Jacinta Allan, speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, said the apology marks “a place of reckoning” for all Victorians and recognises the profound impact of past decisions on generations of First Peoples.

26-year-old man charged over alleged 16kg drug import plot hidden in ‘mashed potato’ air-cargo parcels

Police will allege he used an encrypted communications platform to help facilitate the importation of 14.6kg of pure methamphetamine and 1.7kg of cocaine.

As the population ages, the RBA’s interest rate policy is no longer fit for purpose

The failure to investigate the effectiveness of monetary policy setting through a demographic lens has resulted in an RBA which is no longer fit for purpose.

Police smash $150m Sydney money-laundering syndicate ring tied to illegal tobacco trade

The money was allegedly layered through a series of complex, high-volume transactions, sent offshore and then returned to Australia disguised as legitimate business payments.

Albanese praises PNG as ‘ally in prosperity’ as leaders push new investment era

“It formalises a deep and enduring truth: we are mates, we are equals.”

Australia’s temporary visa population hits record 2.93 million, sparking pressure on Albanese government

Failed asylum seekers who remain in Australia have passed 100,000 for the first time, reaching 101,976 as of 31 October, with a further 26,298 claims awaiting decisions.

Indian origin YouTube head Neal Mohan named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year

Born in Indiana, he moved with his family to Lucknow (India) at age 12, where he studied Hindi and Sanskrit before returning to the United States to attend Stanford University.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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