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INNOVATION

Vietnamese, Iraqi and Afghan women shine with Chin community leader in Victorian Refugee Award

The awards highlight people who excel through study, work, entrepreneurship or volunteering
INNOVATION

Myki fares on Metro and V/Line rise to $10 per trip from 1 July

On a weekend or public holiday, daily fares are capped at $7.20 or $3.60 for concessions.
INFOTAINMENT

‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’: Everything you need to know about Kartik-Kiara starrer

The mesmerising visuals and melody are guaranteed to captivate the audience. The song showcases the chemistry of Kartik and Kiara as they usher the season of love back to the theatres.
INNOVATION

Melbourne and Sydney in World’s Top 10 Most Liveable Cities for 2023

Three other Australian cities - Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane ranked 12th and 16th respectively.
OPINION

Are you thinking about doing a short course? Here are 4 things to consider

Microcredentials have been around in vocational circles for several years but are starting to be offered more widely by universities.
INNOVATION

Six men charged for attempt to traffic $1.7 billion worth of meth into Australia

The methamphetamine, solely for the Australian market and destined for Victoria and NSW, would have amounted to almost 19 million individual street deals.
IMMIGRATION

Husband charged over demanding money for Australian visa costs from wife

The woman allegedly had no indication when she departed Australia that the man wished to end their marriage.
OPINION

The vast majority of Melburnians want more nature in their city, despite a puzzling north-south divide

The City of Melbourne commissioned the study and is already applying its findings in programs that aim to foster residents’ connection with nature.
OPINION

Can non-mainstream schools teach us about helping kids complete their education?

In 2022, about 79% of students started Year 12, the lowest in the last ten years of data reported. The rate was higher for non-government schools (87.2%) than government schools (73.5%).
INNOVATION

Twelve Indian-Australians awarded for contribution to various fields in King’s Birthday Honours List 2023

"I also encourage all Australians to consider nominating someone they admire who has had a significant impact in the community.” 
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IMMIGRATION

Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
IMMIGRATION

Pakistan-origin Dr Sherjil Khan convicted of sexually exploiting a minor girl set to loose unlawfully obtained US citizenship 

Khan was sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment and remains in custody.
OPINION

Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health

Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies
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