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Tech Council of Australia and India’s NASSCOM join forces to unlock new innovation opportunities

Under the new agreement, both parties committed to promoting joint innovation efforts involving startups, research institutions, and deep tech firms.

Dr Mayuresh Korgaonkar’s award-winning research offers hope for personalised mental health treatment in Australia

Assoc. Prof. Mayuresh Korgaonkar's personalised approach promises to revolutionise mental health care in Western Sydney and beyond, improving outcomes for people living with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

US report criticises Australia for failing to protect migrant workers and international students

The report commended Canberra’s “serious and sustained efforts,” highlighting that in 2024 authorities initiated 200 investigations, prosecuted 66 alleged traffickers, and secured 60 convictions – a dramatic increase from the previous year.

Aged care workers set for major pay rise in record $17.7b wages package

From 1st October 2025, a registered nurse on the most common award level will receive an extra $60.20 per week, while enrolled nurses will see their wages rise by $62.40 per week.

Private tutoring for school kids is ‘booming’. But this poses risks for students

Tutoring tends to be for high school students, but an increasing proportion of primary students are being tutored

India showcases six decades of space innovation at IAC 2025 in Sydney

“One of India’s space programme targets is to land on the Moon by 2040," says V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO.

Want to buy your first home? PM Albanese makes it possible with 5% deposit scheme

The scheme, which guarantees part of a buyer’s home loan, slashes the time needed to save for a deposit and removes the need for costly Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

Prime Minister’s Literary Awards winners 2025: investigating power, privilege and inequality

Michelle de Kretser has won the fiction prize in the 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.

Remembrance Day honours fallen police officers across Australia

The commemoration holds added poignancy following the brutal murder of Thompson and De Waart-Hottart in Porepunkah, Victoria, on 26 August 2025.

You’re likely not as immune to scams as you think – here’s why

Most of these scams were enabled by technology, with scammers contacting their victims either online or on the phone.

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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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