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Victorian Multicultural Commission under fire for booklet showing distorted map of India, community demands apology

The report, intended to highlight cultural diversity and community harmony, instead triggered frustration and hurt within the Indian diaspora.

Australia and Fiji step up joint push for digital safety and misinformation control

Fiji's Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya, met with Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Peter Roberts, to discuss growing regional concerns around cyber safety and the rapid spread of false information online.

Partnership and Prosperity: AIBC Victoria Annual Address showcases growing India–Victoria trade, culture and innovation links

The next decade holds immense potential, and AIBC will continue to be the bridge that connects business, culture, and innovation.

Australian and Sri Lankan education leaders chart new future after 10-day, three-city mission

Beginning in the nation’s capital, the delegation highlighted Sri Lanka’s emergence as a mature and dynamic higher education landscape.

New Pacific Media journal launches with focus on regional challenges and future of independent journalism

The journal draws on research presented at the first Pacific International Media Conference in 20 years, held at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva in July last year.

Australian researchers launch new tool to outsmart rapidly evolving audio deepfakes

Audio deepfakes have become a serious cybercrime threat, with criminals using cloned voices to bypass voice biometrics, impersonate public figures and spread disinformation.

ANZAC Jawan Remembrance Day marks shared sacrifice of Indian and Australian soldiers

Each year, its ceremony serves as a powerful testament to how remembrance continues to bridge nations, generations, and faiths in shared respect.

Wyndham councillor Larry Zhao refered to LGI for inviting Chinese delegates ‘on behalf of council’ without authorisation

If found in breach by LGI, the councillor could face penalties ranging from a formal reprimand to suspension or disqualification from office.

Fugitive rape-accused Indian legislator Harmit Singh Pathanmajra surfaces in Adelaide, evades arrest

Law enforcement officials told The Australia Today that the case has been referred through diplomatic channels for cooperation from Australian authorities.

20-year-old Queensland woman charged after 39kg of chilli-covered meth found in luggage

“Criminal syndicates are exploiting young travellers who may not understand the risks of importing border-controlled drugs into Australia, all for their own financial gain.”

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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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