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Australian innovation and Indian engineering modernise one of the world’s largest canal networks, boosting yields by 30%

Indian farmers along 3,000 km of canal can now receive precise water flows, reducing wastage, avoiding fertiliser runoff and boosting productivity.

Tricolour flies high as India’s 79th Independence Day honoured in Australia

Indian Independence Day was marked with pride and colour with Strathfield and Blacktown councils hosting special community events to honour the occasion.

Israel cancels visas for Australian diplomats; Senator Wong warns move undermines peace

“I instructed the Israeli Embassy in Canberra to carefully examine any official Australian visa application”

Jidoka partners with Power Tech Energy to roll out vision AI for safer, higher quality manufacturing in South Australia

The tie-up will give Adelaide-based manufacturers and infrastructure providers access to automated visual inspection, local project management and after-sales support

Goyal, Farrell push to settle ‘second tranche’ of India–Australia trade pact as both sides eye $100b target

Canberra says over 85 per cent of Australian goods exports to India are now tariff-free, rising to 90 per cent by 1 January 2026

Truck driver Harjinder Singh charged with vehicular homicide, faces deportation

The Florida Highway Patrol says Harjinder Singh, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2018, caused a fatal Fort Pierce crash by attempting an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike.

Australia and India’s citizens will be deported under controversial “Deport now, Appeal later” policy of UK

This removes their ability to stay in the UK while appealing the decision. Instead, appeals must be conducted remotely via video link from their home country.

70-year-old sacred Hanuman statue stolen from Fiji Hindu temple

The theft follows a string of sacrilegious attacks on Hindu temples in Fiji.

Indian nationals among 19 arrested as police bust $10m shoplifting syndicate in Melbourne

Among those arrested are six men and one woman aged between 21 and 54, facing theft charges with individual incidents valued between $25,000 and $136,000.

Indians across Australia celebrate 79th Independence Day with flag hoisting and cultural performances

Indians across Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day with flag hoisting, patriotic performances and vibrant cultural events.

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More than 340,000 migrant and refugee women underemployed as Australia’s skills recognition system flagged as broken

The report estimates that fully utilising their skills could deliver an immediate boost to national productivity and ease critical labour shortages.

Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.
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