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‘Part of our identity’: Prabhjeet Gill’s stand prompts Ambulance Victoria to allow cultural beards on duty

Sikh student paramedic had asked Ambulance Victoria to use the Singh Thattha technique that meets national infection control standards while respecting individual identity.

Mark Dreyfus appointed as Australia’s new special envoy for international human rights

“Mark Dreyfus is one of the most accomplished and widely respected parliamentarians of recent decades.”

Perth man jailed for creating ‘evil twin’ WiFi networks to steal personal data

Forensic analysis uncovered thousands of intimate images and videos, the personal credentials of other people, and records of fraudulent WiFi pages.

International Student of the Year: Indian duo Vish Goswami and Angela Sojan recognised for community and STEM leadership

Angela said Victoria “is not just about education—it’s a journey”, urging new students to take initiative and “follow your dream, the sky is not the limit”.

From Glasgow to Gujarat: India to host historic 2030 centenary Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games are among the world’s largest multi-sport competitions, seen as one of the biggest after the Olympics and the Asian Games.

‘What are you doing?’: Young man allegedly caught defecating in public

The man filming can be heard shouting in disbelief and demanding to know what the man is doing, insisting he “not do that on the ground”.

More Australians to access fee-free uni-ready courses as government boosts funding

The push to lift enrolments aligns with the Government’s target of increasing the number of students taking these preparatory programs by 40 per cent by 2030 and doubling the figure by 2040.

Neuroscientist Dr Sonu Bhaskar Overall Winner at Asian-Australian Leadership Awards; Dr Amit Sarwal among Media finalists

This year's winners and finalists highlighted the wide-ranging impact and leadership of Asian‑Australians across multiple sectors, reflecting both professional excellence and contributions to the broader community.

From ancient class rule to Pauline Hanson’s stunt: why the burqa is not “essential in Islam”

Neither the Qur’an nor the earliest Muslim sources specifically require women to cover their faces or wear garments like the Afghan-style burqa or Gulf-style niqab.

Australian writer Inez Baranay explores Halide Edib’s India in new novel ‘Soul Climate’

In Soul Climate, Baranay’s narrator peruses that memoir and other writings, wondering what else Halide might have seen, remembered, or reflected upon.

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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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