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Premier Chris Minns celebrates Teej, praises NSW’s Nepalese community’s contribution

“The Nepalese population here has more than doubled in the past five years, and we are lucky to have such a hardworking, dedicated, and well-educated community.”

Canberra store worker Abhishek Timalsina found guilty of raping customer

The woman told police she felt uncomfortable and froze as the situation escalated.

Over 7,000 Nepali face deportation as Trump ends protected status

The status for Nepal will officially end at 11:59 p.m. on 5 August 2025 — 60 days after the decision’s effective date — giving those affected a brief window to leave the country or seek alternate immigration pathways.

Kamala Sharma-Wing becomes first full-time Hindu Chaplain in Australian Navy

Kamala aims to integrate widely accepted Hindu practices like yoga and meditation into her chaplaincy work, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among personnel.

Nepal opens new Consulate office in Victoria, strengthening bilateral ties and community support

The office will provide essential consular services such as passport renewals, legal assistance, and community outreach programs to support Nepalese citizens and migrants in Victoria.

Breaking barriers: Nepali female leaders driving change

The gender gap is still widely recognised as a major challenge with a new form of gender bias emerging — one that acknowledges women’s presence in politics but confines them to supporting roles.

Adelaide disability carer Arjun Kandel sentenced to 12 years in prison for rape and assault

Kandel pleaded guilty to charges of rape and aggravated indecent assault in relation to the 35-year-old victim.

79-year-old man visiting from Nepal tragically killed in Sydney hit-and-run

The victim, who was in Australia to celebrate his daughter's 25th wedding anniversary, was described by his grieving family as a "lovely family man" who always cared for his loved ones.

Shocking! International Student Visa Fees More Than Doubled from July 1

The government argues that this increase is a reflection of their commitment to restoring integrity in the international education sector.

Urgent need to address the South Asian drowning crisis in Australia

Individuals born in India accounted for the highest proportion of migrants who drowned in Australia between 2009–2019. 

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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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