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Minister Julian Hill highlights Singh as most common surname as Canberra deepens India ties with AI pact

Julian Hill also highlighted Australia’s multicultural identity and the strength of the Indian diaspora, remarking that “the most common surname among Australian-registered cricket players is Singh”.

Gold Coast couple, Pragya and Sourabh, terrified after armed youths steal cars worth more than $1 million

The couple, who had CCTV, security alarms and a guard dog, said the intruders allegedly forced their way in through the laundry door using a knife before fleeing with two cars.

Tasmania turns to Indian tourists to help drive 2030 tourism growth strategy

"The interest of Indian travellers in nature experiences, adventure activities, connecting with locals, food and wine, and arts and culture, also align well with our tourism offerings. So much opportunity."

Victoria University to open Delhi NCR campus by 2026, offering Aussie-style degrees in India

India campus will deliver courses in business, IT, sports management and research.

Victorian multicultural champions Ruchi, Dr Anindita, Sukhvinder, Nilaufer, Dr Harpreet, Sergeant Rajesh and Bhakta Das honoured at 2025 excellence awards

Fourteen award categories were open for nomination this year, reflecting the many ways multicultural communities enrich the state.

Liberal Senator urges careful debate on immigration as net overseas intake falls below forecasts

“We are now 17,000 people lower than the Treasury forecast for net overseas migration and 40% below the peak that we saw in that overseas migration following Covid.”

Uber driver Satwinder Singh jailed 7 years for rape of teenage passenger in New Zealand

“He, as you will see, is a follower of the Sikh religion, so prison would place a hardship on him as opposed to someone who was born and raised in New Zealand.”

New handbook launched to support South Asian women experiencing domestic violence in Australia

“The book is underpinned by storytelling — a fictional story of a woman recognising and acting on her situation. This is not easy, and we have tried to capture that struggle through conversations with women with lived experiences.”

Man who raped and assaulted wife after honeymoon to be deported to India from New Zealand

The tribunal removed the usual prohibition on re-entry, meaning he may apply for a visa to visit his father and sister in the future, subject to Immigration NZ approval.

Indian astronomers discover colossal quasars blasting jets 50 times wider than the Milky Way

The findings emerged from the TIFR GMRT Sky Survey (TGSS), which mapped about 90% of the sky and proved ideal for spotting vast radio-emitting structures billions of light-years away.

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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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