Colonel Prateek Roy of the Indian Army has received the prestigious Geddes Gavel Award after completing the Defence Strategic and Studies Course at the Australian Defence College.

Former nurse Rajwinder Singh has been convicted of murdering 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley in 2018, before fleeing to India for more than four years.

“The strength of our currency reflects the strength of our economy and our shared pride in who we are as a nation.”

HM Treasury alleges Rehal was involved in supporting Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Lehar, both linked to violent extremist activity in India.

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”.

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.

"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."

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

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

“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.”