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Veena Nair wins Australian Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching

She began her teaching career in Mumbai, where she provided computers to low socio-economic schools and taught students how to code.

Construction company penalised over $40k for failing to provide back-pay entitlements and pay slips

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said business operators that fail to act on Compliance Notices need to be aware they can face penalties in court on top of having to back-pay workers.

Jason Wood calls Joanne Ryan “Lazy Labor member (who) can’t be bothered” to visit when Hindu temple attacked

The Australia Today can reveal that as a local federal MP, Ms Ryan even refused to write a supporting letter for SMVS Temple's Safer Community Grant application.

As Victorians head to the polls, will voters punish the major parties?

The final outcome of the upper house election may replicate the existing result, which would mean neither major party controls the chamber and must work with cross-bench MPs to form a majority.

Over 140 Indian exhibitors showcased handloom and leather products in Melbourne

With a focus on apparel, accessories and textiles, the International Sourcing Expo provides an efficient way for international sourcing, learning and networking for industry professionals.

Are you a morning or evening type worker? Choice of hours is next in workplace flexibility

In the working-age population about 20% can be categorised as either morning or evening types while 60% are intermediate types.

Prof. Dinesh Kumar’s contactless screening tool could revolutionise chronic wound treatment

Prof. Kumar is an expert in Biomedical engineering, neuromotor control, biosignal phenomena, and human-computer interaction and an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (PhD, 1991) and Chennai (1983).

Masks back in Queensland; will other Australian states follow?

In Queensland, COVID pandemic patients have doubled to 203 with a 15 per cent increase in active cases since last week.

From selling flowers outside temples to Victorian Australian of the Year 2023: Incredible story of Dr Raj Khillan

"It is an honour, and privilege at the same time it brings a lot of responsibility to me to work harder to cater for the needs of Australian multicultural communities."

How can aged care policy support culturally diverse older Australians who live with their families?

The policy focus is overwhelmingly on care and support services. There are decreasing levels of attention to housing, transport, walkability and, least of all, cultural diversity.

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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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