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Priya Srinivasan and Aruna Venkatachalam recognised at Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards

These awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate those who have played a pivotal role in enhancing Australia’s relationships with Asia, particularly from Australia’s Asian communities.

Victoria honours Sikh heritage with new Guru Nanak Lake

The lake renaming follows consultations with Sikh community leaders and local traditional owners, celebrating Victoria’s 91,000-strong Sikh population.

Wrongly convicted of a crime? Your ability to clear your name can come down to your postcode

There are, however, indirect ways people can seek an appeal with fresh evidence.

Diwali Delight: Melbourne University Dazzles with 1000+ Celebrating Lights, Dance, and Flavour

“Events like these showcase the importance of cultural diversity at our institution and highlight the contributions that international students"

Driving home after party and avoiding arrest: “Do driving apps help people break road rules?

Some drivers who use these apps are looking at and touching their screens more than they otherwise would. This can distract drivers and increase their risk of crashing.

Triple-0 call reveals Daniel Andrews’ account of 2013 crash with teen cyclist

“We’ve turned right into Ridley Street and a kid’s come flying through on the bike path, and we’ve hit him.”

Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?

One recent study reveals even small improvements in fitness were linked to improved teen mental health.

Four charged after 103kg of illicit drugs seized across Melbourne and Sydney airports in 24 hours

“This is an immense amount of illicit drugs which our officers have stopped from filtering through to the streets, hundreds of thousands of lives not put at risk due to these dangerous substances."

11-year-old boy killed after car crashes into Melbourne school; driver released pending further enquiries

The driver, a 40-year-old Hawthorn East woman, was arrested at the scene and has been released pending further enquiries.

Pokies? Lotto? Sports betting? Which forms of problem gambling affect Australians the most?

Sports betting, in particular, is getting faster with in-play betting and microbetting.

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Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.

India-New Zealand trade deal to be signed today puts carpets, skills and investment in spotlight

India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today on April 27, 2026, marking a major step forward...
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