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VMC Chair Vivienne Nguyen apologises after outrage over decapitated map of India in official report

“I, however, acknowledge and regret that the report included a graphic representation of India – and I apologise for the offence that caused.”

Heartbroken father Talwinder Singh pleads for pool safety after 8-year-old son Gurshabad Singh dies in Shepparton

Since 2020–21, 28 people have died in private pools in Victoria, accounting for around 10 per cent of all fatal drownings.

Shadow Minister Evan Mulholland demands Premier Jacinta Allan apologise over VMC’s decapitated India map

“Jacinta Allan must immediately apologise to the Indian-Australian community for this inexcusable failure.”

Australia joins India, Japan and the US in major Indo-Pacific naval Exercise Malabar

The Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft are taking part in the exercise, being held in the West Pacific training area from 10 to 18 November.

Teen thugs to face life behind bars under Victoria’s new ‘Adult Time for Violent Crime’ law

“Adult courts put more emphasis on victims, violence and community safety. When child offenders are sentenced in an adult court, most go to jail.”

Diwali Milan in Perth celebrates Birsa Munda’s legacy and 25 years of Jharkhand’s formation

The Consul General praised the Bihar Jharkhand Samaj of WA for its efforts in promoting Indian culture and strengthening ties among the diaspora in Western Australia.

Indian-Australian community leader assaulted in racially motivated attack in Sydney

The attackers reportedly shouted, “F*** off, Indian. Go back to where you came from,” after the unprovoked assault as the victim was walking out of Level 2 at Westfield Parramatta.

Fake overseas documents lead New Zealand to cancel 440 commercial driver licences

NZTA is now contacting the individuals involved to advise them that their licences have been revoked and must be surrendered.

Jetstar’s return to Avalon brings Bali flights, jobs and major upgrades

Premier Jacinta Allan joined key ministers, Melbourne Avalon Airport CEO Ari Suss and Jetstar executives to confirm that international flights from Avalon to Bali will resume from March, alongside the restart of the domestic Adelaide route and extra services to Brisbane.

61% of Australians would struggle with an expense of a few thousand dollars: new poll

On who to blame for rising living costs, 42% blamed the federal government, 16% global factors, 11% state governments, 7% the Reserve Bank and 7% businesses

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Fast trains, free TAFE, cheaper bills – PM Albanese promises it all for Victoria

The Prime Minister highlighted achievements in health, including the opening of 28 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, the nation’s largest lift in bulk-billing rates in 20 years, and major investments in women’s health.

Trump claims he single-handedly saved 35 million lives in India-Pakistan war

Speaking during his over 100-minute State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, Trump said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that around 35 million people would have died if the United States had not stepped in to broker a truce.

Indian court sets aside Australia property ruling, orders $1.04 million repayment to cricketer Shikhar Dhawan

The defendant has been directed to return AUD $812,397.50 received as an interim settlement from the sale of a property in Berwick, Victoria, along with AUD $82,000 retained from the sale of another property in Clyde North, Victoria.
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