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ECTA turns two, a milestone in India-Australia economic partnership

A stocktake visit on CECA’s progress was recently concluded in New Delhi, reflecting the commitment of both nations to deeper economic integration.

Children can be more vulnerable in the heat. Here’s how to protect them this summer

Due to a combination of physiology and behaviour, children are potentially more vulnerable to severe heat-related illness such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Yogesh Khattar spreads joy and kindness through impactful community initiatives

Through Yogesh Khatter, the Blacktown and Ponds Lions Club has made a significant impact through charitable initiatives, including fundraising for a disability centre, supporting hospital staff, and aiding the homeless.

Over 600 firefighters prepare to battle bushfires ahead of Boxing Day total fire ban

Victorians are reminded that a total fire ban prohibits any fire from being lit or left alight in the open air.

30-year-old man arrested in dramatic beach chase over alleged $34M meth operation

When approached, the man allegedly fled into the ocean to evade capture.

Parents dive into surf safety after tragedy strikes school community

With 95% of its students coming from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds—groups overrepresented in Australia’s drowning statistics—the initiative has already started making waves.

Looking for a summer or longer-term job? Here’s how to find one and avoid being exploited

Despite the rise of social media, many summer jobs can be found in local newspapers or newsletters, or your community bulletin boards, especially for smaller companies and in regional areas.

International students feel unwelcome, unheard, and exploited as ‘cash cows’: report reveals

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman noted that racism remains entrenched across universities, impacting students and staff in both overt and systemic ways.

Tough new laws with increased penalties to tackle knife crime in NSW

Wanding powers can be used in areas where knife crime or possession offences have occurred within the last year.

Will we have a COVID wave, spike or blip this Christmas? It depends where you live

Estimates suggest XEC has risen from 10% to 60% of circulating SARS-CoV-2 in the past two months.

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Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents

The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the visa would be arranged within 90 days and collected nearly AUD 34,000 in instalments.

New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children

The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.

“Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes

“What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.”
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