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Latest data suggests Australia is overcoming its sugar addiction

New data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows there is less sugar in our diet from food and drinks than three decades ago.

Indian-origin mother pleads for disabled son’s permanent residency after seven-year separation

Prince, a chef who has lived in Christchurch for the past decade, says her son Jap Sahib faces instability if he remains in India, where he has been living since his visa was rejected.

New research finds many infant food products make claims that don’t match the main ingredients

Manufacturers play on convenience and use marketing to badge foods that don’t support good health as “nutritious”.

Varun Lal’s journey from Fiji’s cane fields to breaking Australian powerlifting record

At the Brisbane championships, Varun Lal registered 200kg in squat, 145kg in bench press, and 240kg in deadlift, cementing his place as one of Australia’s most promising new lifters.

Sri Sathya Sai Global donates $159k ambulance to enhance Fiji’s emergency health services

The event was attended by the Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services, Penioni Ravunawa, and the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh.

PM Rabuka in New Delhi to reaffirm Fiji–India friendship

The official programme includes high-level meetings, site visits, and exchanges aimed at deepening cooperation in development, climate resilience, education, and people-to-people ties.

Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?

For many international students and migrants, they’re a familiar taste in an unfamiliar place.

What is chikungunya virus, and should we be worried about it in Australia?

Some people are more prone to having worse symptoms, including infants, older adults, and people with pre-existing medical conditions.

India embraces Australian-led ACT(S) program to drive safer workplaces

Fusion Safety CEO Craig Docherty and Director of Corporate Operations Nabil Zainol attended the launch alongside Indian industry leaders, signalling a united commitment to transforming safety through human-centred approaches.

Indian-Australian startup Lubdub named Heart Foundation Catalyst Partner for home heart care innovation

Lubdub.ai will receive $100,000 in seed funding, national advocacy support, and assistance in securing further investment from philanthropy, impact investors, and venture capital.

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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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