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First-of-its-kind forum sees Australia share water safety know-how with India

The India–Australia Drowning Prevention Technical Exchange took place in Sydney from 17–19 February, bringing together 40 experts, including 10 delegates from India, to share knowledge and explore practical solutions.

International student drowns at Sydney beach while testing new diving mask

Fangqi Peng, 30, was at the popular eastern suburbs beach on Sunday afternoon with three friends who were collecting sea snails along the shoreline.

Eight-year-old Indian-origin boy drowns in Shepparton display home pool

Neighbours told media that the boy had wandered away from a nearby family birthday celebration.

Community rallies around Indian-American family after drowning accident leaves father on life support

Dinesh, described by friends as a devoted husband to Santhiya and loving father to their children aged 12 and 9, has been left with no chance of recovery, doctors have told the family.

Indian international aviation student Abhigyan Patel drowns at popular US beach

Abhigyan Patel, visiting Anna Maria Island with four fellow aviation students, was swept away by strong currents while his companion was rescued.

Perth academic couple drown saving daughter from dangerous rip

The family, on a Christmas holiday, was enjoying the remote beach when their daughter was swept into dangerous waters.

Indian-Australians mourn loss of two women after ‘freak wave’ swept them into sea

The Sydney Malayalee Association confirmed the identities of the victims as 35-year-old Marwa Hashim and 38-year-old Nirsha Haris in a heartfelt Facebook post.

Urgent need to address the South Asian drowning crisis in Australia

Individuals born in India accounted for the highest proportion of migrants who drowned in Australia between 2009–2019. 

23-year-old man dies after being swept into Yarra River

The drowning of the young man comes just days after four people were pulled from the water at Phillip Island, in Victoria's worst beach tragedy in nearly 20 years.

Four Indian-origin people including two International Students died after drowning in Phillip Island

Victoria Police adds that at this stage the deceased are believed to be a man in his 40s and two women in their 20s.

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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