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Albanese promises small deposits, a smaller mortgage and smaller mortgage repayments through ‘Help to Buy’ program

The homebuyer will need to have a deposit of 2 per cent and qualify for a standard home loan with a participating lender to finance the remainder of the purchase.

Morrison promises cheaper medicines as cost-of-living pressure grows

In the recent budget the Coalition invested over $525 million to make medicines more affordable for 2.4 million Australians by lowering the PBS Safety Net threshold from 1 July 2022, benefiting concession card holders and general patients. 

Some Indian international students are waiting for their visas after almost two years of admission

“I applied for the student subclass 500 visa on Jan. 14, 2021. And I have been waiting for my visa for 15 months. I haven’t received any updates on my visa for the last 13 months.”

Can your mobile phone get a virus? Yes – and you’ll have to look carefully to see the signs

A virus can limit your phone’s functionality, send your personal information to hackers, and send your contacts spam messages linking to malware.

Tourism Australia announces a new travel campaign inviting Indian tourists 

"There has never been a better time to hop on Down Under for a holiday, see the family, & watch the upcoming #T20WorldCup. We look forward to welcoming our friends soon!"

RBA to raise cash rate within week amid inflation rate increase to 5.1 per cent 

The rise in the cash rate will force banks to raise borrowing costs for households and businesses.

Public warning issued on making payments outside of building contract terms

Home owners in Queensland are urged to seek legal advice before making payments that fall outside the terms of a fixed price building contract under the guise of ‘contract variations’.

Australia’s Deakin University announces INR30 million scholarships program for Indian students

This new initiative recognises deserving Indian students with consistently high academic performance.

Australian UAV Technologies signs MoU with India’s defence services startup

This is probably the first of its kind MoU between defence industry companies since the initial initiatives of the Australia-India Free Trade Agreement came into effect.

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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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