“This will be a source of pride in this growing community for decades to come.”

This marks a historic moment for the Indian-Australian community, as he becomes the first Indian-origin politician to lead a mainstream political party in Australia.

Registration fees raised more than $175,000 for two west-based charities — the Community Bike Hub, which provides bicycle access and education, and West Welcome Wagon, which supports asylum seekers and refugees settling into life in Australia.

Thirty-five-year-old Ms Wilson, considered a rising star in the party, won the vote and will now lead the Liberals into the 2026 state election.

A pilot system will be implemented across at least five intersections in Vadodara, with hardware sourced wherever possible through India’s ‘Make in India’ programme.

For Australia, bringing Songlines to India represents a deepening of cultural links with a country whose civilisational heritage also stretches back millennia.

"I am sincerely grateful to the women in our community for trusting me with their stories and journeys, and to my colleagues and students, whose inspiration fuels my work every day."

Notably, over half of the surveyed business owners could not recall clicking on any suspicious links

Ms Dhareshwar — remembered by friends as gentle, hardworking and devoted to her young family

Symphonic Hues, celebrated the artistry of crochet by evoking the warmth and nostalgia of handmade creations reminiscent of past generations.