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Premal Patel, Indian-origin founder of iconic Australian fashion brand, dies aged 47

Founded in 2014, Runaway The Label grew into one of Australia’s most recognisable fashion brands, worn by high-profile figures and featured across social media, red carpets and reality television.

Cameron Green becomes IPL’s most expensive overseas player as Australians dominate auction

The Australian all-rounder was snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹25.2 crore (about A$4.2 million) after a spirited bidding contest with Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.

Naveed Akram, alleged Bondi Beach gunman, charged with 59 offences over one of Australia’s deadliest terror attacks

Naveed Akram has been charged with one count of committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder, and 40 counts of causing wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent to murder.

Minister stands firm as calls grow to lower English requirement for migrant bus drivers

"Around 20 percent of our urban public transport driver workforce is here on a temporary work visa, and those visas are expiring in 2026."

San Carlos elects Pranita Venkatesh as mayor, spotlighting Indo-Fijian diaspora in leadership

She credits her Indian heritage and upbringing with instilling discipline, respect, and a strong sense of community—values that now guide her public service.

India-educated royal Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s youngest prime minister

Lord Fakafanua, educated at O.P. Jindal Global University in India, becomes one of the youngest prime ministers in Tonga’s history and only the second noble to hold the office since the country’s 2010 constitutional reforms.

Indian sand artist pays tribute to victims of Bondi terror attack as Australia mourns

Internationally renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to the victims through a large-scale sand installation carrying the message, “Crush Terror for a Safer World.”

Sajid Akram, Bondi beach gunman: Born in India, radicalised in Australia, no link to family back home

Indian police officers said Sajid had only limited contact with his family in Hyderabad over the past 27 years.

Nagesh Singh appointed India’s next High Commissioner to Australia

Over nearly three decades in the foreign service, Singh has held a series of key postings in New Delhi and overseas that have given him experience across multilateral diplomacy

Indian international student Shubham Kumar identified as Lake Wainamu drowning victim

Police earlier said Shubham was in waist-deep water with his friends when he took a few steps forward, fell into a deeper section and did not resurface.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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