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The price of gold is skyrocketing. Why is this, and will it continue?

China has been selling down its holdings of US government bonds and switching to buying gold in a process referred to as “de-dollarisation”.

Sydney man charged over $650,000 transfers to Iranian banks in breach of sanctions

The ASO emphasises that sanctions contraventions are serious criminal offences and continues to monitor remittance companies and the broader financial sector.

Australia’s ‘ISIS brides’ have returned, Governments can do better at handling this situation

On September 26, two women and four children arrived in Victoria after smuggling themselves out of one of Syria’s IDP camps.

Sydney Opera House glows gold as NSW celebrates Diwali with joy, unity and colour

One of Diwali’s messages is that good triumphs over evil — that we must come together in joy and unity, working together to overcome darkness and division.”

For 77% of Indian students, Australia is more than study – it’s a pathway to permanent residency

The report adds that reforms are needed to ensure international graduates can fully contribute, including strengthening visa integrity, supporting relevant work experience

Jim Chalmers unveils major retreat on controversial superannuation changes

The proposals have been under attack for months, including from former treasurer and prime minister Paul Keating who directly lobbied Albanese.

Queensland landlords could soon face jail for ignoring illegal tobacco. What are other states doing?

There have been more than 250 firebombings of tobacconists and other shops across Australia since March 2023.

Indian-origin cricket sensation Harjas Singh selected in NSW second XI after record-breaking triple-century

20-year-old Harjas Singh smashed a 141-ball 314—third-highest individual score in NSW Premier first-grade history—including 35 sixes, guiding Western Suburbs to a record 5-483.

Opposition leader Sussan Ley celebrates Deepavali with Hindu Council, praises Hindu community for enriching Australia

“May the lights of Deepavali fill your homes with joy, your hearts with hope, and your lives with peace and prosperity. Shubh Diwali.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Sydney’s BAPS Temple, praises India’s global progress

India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, performed aarti at the temple and offered prayers for peace and global harmony.

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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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