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“A bit like our Aussie ‘fair go’”: Julian Hill praises Sikh turban at Ellenbrook multicultural festival

Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill has praised the Sikh turban as a powerful symbol of equality and dignity during...

“First stamp on the new passport”: Australia-born footballer Ryan Williams set for historic India debut

The 31-year-old Bengaluru FC winger—born in Perth to an Anglo-Indian mother from Mumbai—has spent more than a year navigating the citizenship process.

Steel Man of India shatters yet another world record with colossal Hercules Pillars feat

Vispy Kharadi has claimed the Guinness World Records title for the heaviest weight holding Hercules Pillars (male) with a combined total of 261 kg (575.4 lb).

12-year-old Aarav expelled from Sydney school for playing in national tennis competition

His parents, Lavanya and Hari, said they were shocked by the school’s decision, pointing out that Aarav had only missed two days of school this year for tennis.

Nav Kaur becomes first Indian woman elected to City of Swan council

An accomplished public sector leader, community advocate, wife of a veteran and proud mother of two, Kaur brings over 15 years of experience in engineering, civil service and grassroots engagement to her role as Councillor for Altone Ward.

India’s star tennis player Sumit Nagal denied China visa ahead of Australian Open Asia-Pacific playoff

If the visa issue is not resolved swiftly, Nagal may miss the playoff, potentially jeopardising his chances to secure a wildcard entry into the 2026 Grand Slam season opener.

Fair Work Ombudsman takes Ms Patel to court over alleged $15-an-hour pay at Melbourne petrol station

Ombudsman's Anna Booth said, “Migrant workers have the same workplace rights in Australia as any other worker.”

VMC Chair Vivienne Nguyen apologises after outrage over decapitated map of India in official report

“I, however, acknowledge and regret that the report included a graphic representation of India – and I apologise for the offence that caused.”

Heartbroken father Talwinder Singh pleads for pool safety after 8-year-old son Gurshabad Singh dies in Shepparton

Since 2020–21, 28 people have died in private pools in Victoria, accounting for around 10 per cent of all fatal drownings.

Shadow Minister Evan Mulholland demands Premier Jacinta Allan apologise over VMC’s decapitated India map

“Jacinta Allan must immediately apologise to the Indian-Australian community for this inexcusable failure.”

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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