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Should daily singing the Australian national anthem be made compulsory in schools?

Many indigenous and migrant activists feel that the lyrics do not accurately represent them and their heritage.

Australia achieves 80pc fully vaccinated status, find out what changes you

"A vaccination program for children aged 5-11 years will be implemented if supported by upcoming regulatory decisions from the TGA and advice from ATAGI."

Should Australia declare optional public holiday on Diwali?

In countries such as the UK, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, Indian community leaders and Hindu organisations are demanding that the most important national festival of Hindus, Diwali, be considered for inclusion on the national calendar as a public holiday.

Australia recognises India’s indigenously made ‘Covaxin’ for travel purpose

This recognition is for travellers aged 12 and over who have been vaccinated with Covaxin.

“Indian students most welcome”: Australia ready to bring back its international students

More than 17,000 Indian students are out of Australia while 48,000 are studying onshore during the pandemic.

Meet the Indian-origin bosses of Australian companies

The story of an Indian-origin CEO in Australia is definitely inspiring but it is dominated by men. It would be fair if more Indian-origin women were given an equal opportunity on the boards of Australian companies.

Indian engineers to help deliver vital Australian electricity project

“Coming from Delhi, which is the capital of India and very crowded, to Dumaresq - where there are not many people - has been very interesting. My kids keep on asking me to ‘please, send some photos of kangaroos!’ But, unfortunately, we haven’t seen any yet.”

Prime Minister Scott Morrison writes a heartfelt letter to Victorians

Again and again, Victorians have stepped up. Thank you to all Victorians who have had a double dose of a COVID-19 vaccine – and to those who have a first or second dose booked in.

Australia’s peak Islamic council cancels online forum with extremist ‘Taliban’ after backlash

“This event looks like a road map to radicalisation. I am absolutely disgusted that any organisation in Australia would provide a platform to the Taliban and their primitive views.”

With 500,000 free visas, India ready to welcome Australian tourists

This would be good news for many Indian-origin citizens of Australia, Canada, the US, the UK, and other countries who do not have an OCI card and rely on tourist visas to travel to India.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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