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COVID, flu, RSV: how these common viruses are tracking this winter – and how to protect yourself

Free boosters are available to most people annually, while those aged 75 and older are advised to get one every six months.

$500K reward to help find middle-eastern man over fatal arson that killed innocent woman

“We believe we know who directed this crime, and we know we are getting closer to proving who was responsible for carrying it out on the night."

Trade powerhouse Michelle Wade reappointed as Victoria’s India commissioner

Her appointment runs through to mid‑2028, ensuring Victoria pursues its ambitious goal of doubling two-way annual trade with India to $25 billion by 2030.

Indian-Australian families unite to deliver 500 vegetarian meals to Melbourne’s needy

Special thanks were also extended from the Find A Penny Foundation for helping with the distribution of the meals.

Pumped up with poison: new research shows many anabolic steroids contain toxic metals

Several products sold in Australia contain heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and cadmium. These substances are known to cause cancer, heart disease and organ failure.

‘Free money please?’: Controversial Facebook post allegedly targeting Indian Australians sparks fury online

“We’ve created a society of entitlement and disempowerment … we need a complete reset.”

Federal election feel like ages ago? Parliament is now back, Here’s your political refresher

The government has also proposed cutting the number of overseas students at Australian universities, ostensibly due to concerns over exploitation of the student visa program.

Queensland man busted in $180K illegal gun parts smuggling plot from US to Australia

Authorities allege the man had shipped individual weapon parts under false names and descriptions to multiple addresses in Queensland and Victoria.

Tim Watts, Nicholas Reece and Mitu Bhowmick Lange lead AIYD 2025’s star-studded kick-off

AIYD 2025 will convene 30 delegates—15 from each country—in Mumbai from 15–17 September, before moving to Delhi on 18 September for a final day of workshops

From Village Rockstars 2 to Stree 2: See the Jaw‑Dropping Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Nomination List!

“These nominations underscore the creativity and innovation driving Indian content today—and we can’t wait to bring this incredible work to Australian screens.”

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Uber driver brutally attacked with hammer and knife in Point Cook

The father of seven had finished work about 10pm on Monday when he was reportedly chased by two hooded men in Point Cook.

29-year-old Robin stands trial over Navjeet Singh’s fatal stabbing in Melbourne

Robin allegedly attacked his housemate Shawan Singh with a kitchen knife at a rented home in Ormond, before turning on Navjeet Singh, who had intervened.

Australian farmers gain tool to measure environmental footprint

The tool allows farmers, advisers, and finance-sector partners to assess farm performance against regional benchmarks and track changes in emissions over time.
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