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‘Go back to India’: Melbourne family shaken after racist hate notes appear outside home

The incident has left the Indian-origin family feeling unsafe in their own home, particularly with a newborn, a toddler, and elderly relatives living with him.

Indian tourists remain Australia’s fourth-largest international visitor group, projected to reach 1.2 million by 2035

Around 400,000 Indian visitors travelled to Australia in both 2024 and 2025, highlighting the resilience of the market and its growing contribution to the national visitor economy.

Romance scams cost Australians millions as experts warn of 48-hour danger window

These scams, which combine emotional manipulation with financial deception, unfold quickly and convincingly, often preying on vulnerable individuals navigating major life changes.

Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says

A 2025 report from US think tank the Brookings Institution suggests, in general, AI adoption has led to employment and firm growth.

Man arrested after suspicious fire damages Melbourne church, police investigate possible arson

Fire Rescue Victoria worked to prevent the fire from engulfing the entire building, successfully bringing the situation under control before major structural damage occurred.

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.

Yakkerboo turns 50 with biggest multicultural celebration planned this year in fast-growing Pakenham

Families and community groups from across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and beyond are set to take part.

Bendigo cricket pioneer Barbara Rae honoured with bronze sculpture at historic oval

More than 150 years on, her legacy is evident in the strength of women’s cricket across the country, now marked by record crowds and soaring participation.

Open Mosque Day turns into political flashpoint as Islamic Council of Victoria accused of selective exclusion despite $400,000 taxpayer funding

“Victoria is a place where people of all faiths can and do worship freely. But incitement to harm is not worship, it is hate speech,” he said.

Father’s death leads Melbourne brothers Ryan and Dhanush to seek community help to continue schooling

In the weeks after his death, the boys’ mother was hospitalised for acute mental health care and later travelled to India to be supported by her sisters, leaving the brothers without a parent able to care for them in Australia.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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