Prime Minister Albanese said the defence partnership between Australia and India “keeps getting stronger – built on trust, shared interests and a commitment to a peaceful, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”

“More importantly, Sewa Diwali is a platform where Australians of all backgrounds can come together in harmony to serve the nation we live in, Australia.”

“He has inspired countless academics and students by simply doing what he loves—going into the lab every day, thinking big chemistry thoughts, and running experiments.”

Australia, already a leading gold producer, is well placed to gain.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that his country would bring home all hostages held in Gaza, “With God’s help, we will bring them all home.”

Indian-Australian author Saima Beg’s new children’s book, Home Down Under: Mumbai to Perth, follows young Mira as she navigates the move from the bustling streets of Mumbai to the wide open spaces of Perth.

“There are current and emerging groups who are eroding our country’s social fabric by advocating hatred, fear, and humiliation"

The 35-year-old artist, who had performed across Australia and New Zealand in 2018, sustained severe head and spinal injuries when his motorcycle reportedly collided with stray cattle on 27 September.

Prior to joining ADB, she led state teams in the Indian civil service on social sector projects and advised the Indian Finance Minister on policy matters.

The monument commemorates the 15,000 Indian soldiers who fought alongside Australians at Gallipoli during World War I — more than 1,400 of whom were killed and 3,500 wounded.