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India’s High Commissioner honours Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s legacy at 350th Shaheedi Diwas commemoration in Canberra

Speakers revisited the events of November 1675, when Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and his close associates were publicly executed in Delhi for refusing to submit to the Mughal Empire

Molina Asthana elected to Vicsport board, strengthening multicultural voice in Victorian sport

“Sport can be used to address social issues such as family violence, discrimination and social cohesion,” particularly for diverse communities.

Victoria toughens penalties for abusing frontline workers ahead of Christmas rush

Lower-level assaults and threatening behaviour — including profane or obscene language — will attract separate summary offences with penalties of up to six months behind bars.

An agenda for anti-corruption research in the Pacific

More research on such “islands of integrity” could illuminate strategies that work.

24-year-old woman charged after $312,000 in suspected illicit cash found in Perth Airport luggage

AFP officers searched the bag and allegedly uncovered two black plastic bags filled with bundles of $50 and $100 notes.

Australia’s national AI plan has just been released. Who exactly will benefit?

With this plan, the government promises an inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) economy that protects workers, fills service gaps, and supports local AI development.

Victoria launches new early intervention program to keep at-risk students away from crime

Premier Jacinta Allan said the Early Intervention Sports and Activities Menu, part of the state’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), will offer young people alternatives that could be life-changing.

Four Indian subcontinent origin Station Masters to lead Melbourne’s new underground stations

Christopher Rosario, Kasturi Jathar, Ajit Walia, Khon Hossain, and Eva Loader have been appointed to lead day-to-day operations across the Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac stations.

AFP Commissioner urges stronger Pacific policing voice ahead of UN summit

“This reflects Australia’s broader commitment, championed continually through the AFP advisor’s work at the UN, to elevating Pacific policing within multilateral forums.”

Many super funds are still failing retirees, even as millions prepare to stop work

For a growing number of Australians, this failure isn’t a future problem – it’s affecting their lives right now.

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Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.

India-New Zealand trade deal to be signed today puts carpets, skills and investment in spotlight

India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today on April 27, 2026, marking a major step forward...
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