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Australian Hindus call for Diwali public holiday as California moves ahead

Supporters argue that with over 208,000 Hindus in New South Wales and more than 684,000 across Australia, the time has come to formally recognise Diwali as a public holiday.

Despite improvements to early education, more children are starting school developmentally behind. What’s going on?

Going to high-quality early childhood education or preschool is one way to ensure children do not fall behind before they even start school.

Australians are losing more of their income to tax than in decades, new report shows

There is growing concern that we are increasingly putting too much of the tax burden on people aged in their mid-30s to mid-50s.

Albanese sets ambitious 2035 climate target with billions pledged for clean energy and jobs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement the goal is both “ambitious but achievable”, designed to drive investment, respond to the science and prepare Australia for the global clean energy transition.

Mandhana’s blazing century ends India’s 18-year wait for home ODI win over Australia

The win, India’s first home ODI triumph over Australia in 18 years and 206 days, levelled the three-match series 1-1

Nepali student Shiva Khatri named victim of fatal gas leak at Sydney’s Haveli Indian Restaurant

25-year-old Nepali international student Shiva Khatri, who worked as a cleaner, was found unresponsive inside Sydney’s Haveli Indian Restaurant after a suspected carbon monoxide leak.

International students and temporary residents driving Australia’s skilled workforce growth, says report

The report found that while only 12 per cent of permanent visa places currently go to offshore skilled entrants, temporary visa holders are contributing significantly to the country’s skill base.

Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear

Social media platforms will be expected to “detect and deactivate or remove” accounts from existing underage users.

36-year-old man charged over alleged phishing scam targeting mobile users

Police allege that in early August the man sent fraudulent text messages claiming mobile services would be restricted due to missed payments.

Police seek help after man of ‘Indian subcontinental appearance’ allegedly leaves threatening letters at Sydney hotels

As per report at the time of the incident, the man was wearing a black checkered long-sleeve shirt, black pants, black running shoes, and carried a black shoulder bag with a boombox slung over his shoulder.

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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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