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Guramrit Sidhu pleads guilty to running $17 million cross-border drug empire between the United States and Canada

Prosecutors say he orchestrated a sophisticated cross-border operation responsible for moving hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine for distribution.

Push for Hindi and Punjabi language in Victorian schools as 18 teachers start

Government figures, drawn from census data, show more than 170,000 Victorians speak Hindi and Punjabi.

Cash stolen, shops damaged as thieves target Sydney Indian restaurants and other local businesses

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research said in its latest quarterly update that “steal from retail store” rose 9.3 per cent in the two years to December 2025

Aussie and Indian leaders face off in first-of-its-kind friendly T10 cricket match in Gujarat

Australian sports infrastructure and management companies, including Cox and Populous, have already been involved in developing sports facilities in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

Young Indian-origin father Tijo Jose Thomas dies in Bendigo road tragedy

In a statement, the Melbourne Malayalee Federation expressed its condolences, describing Mr Thomas’s death as a significant loss for both his family and the wider community.

Australian edtec firm Maxme builds nationwide footprint in India in under two years

While many partners focus on technical upskilling, Sguario said Maxme adds the “human upskilling element”, allowing it to fit naturally into a broader skills ecosystem.

Prof. Biman Prasad highlights diaspora ties as key to Fiji’s growth in investment and tourism

The event held from 22 to 24 March in Bengaluru has brought together political, business and academic figures of Indian origin to discuss issues ranging from artificial intelligence and climate change to trade and philanthropy.

Record $46.7bn tourism spend in Victoria driven by booming Indian visitor numbers

Melbourne has retained its position as Australia’s top destination for overnight interstate leisure travellers, attracting 3.5 million visitors who stayed 13 million nights and spent $5.9 billion in the city.

Hero shopper disarms knife-wielding thief in Melbourne bottle shop, saves Indian-origin worker

Victoria Police had not publicly confirmed an arrest or charges in the matter at the time of publication.

Preet Singh elected Mayor of Wyndham City Council breaking leadership deadlock

Cr Hill’s election as deputy mayor also adds a familiar figure to Wyndham’s top leadership team.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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