NSW Police have arrested Mikayla Smith in connection with the alleged assault. She has been charged with common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Space engineer Katherine Bennell-Pegg, named SA Australian of the Year, has become the first astronaut to qualify under Australia’s space program — a milestone she hopes will open doors for others to follow.
Two-thirds of Australians see China as a security concern, though this is the lowest level in five years. Mistrust of the Chinese government has also fallen, from 76% in 2021 to 64% today.
Cr Tiwari, one of the most recognisable Indian-origin civic leaders in Victoria, has been widely praised for bringing energy, accessibility and strong multicultural engagement
The final two years of the sentence were suspended, with the offender ordered to complete 100 hours of community service, report regularly to a probation officer, and abstain from alcohol.
This marks a historic moment for the Indian-Australian community, as he becomes the first Indian-origin politician to lead a mainstream political party in Australia.
Registration fees raised more than $175,000 for two west-based charities — the Community Bike Hub, which provides bicycle access and education, and West Welcome Wagon, which supports asylum seekers and refugees settling into life in Australia.
The program also includes a $36.9 million clean-up blitz across 10 of Melbourne’s busiest freeways, including the Monash, West Gate and Hume corridors.