Melbourne August 2026
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Salman Khan recollects jail time: Small area, 50-60 people, Indian style commode, lizards
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently recollected his time in jail, and spoke about facing the difficulties that prisoners often face in the jails. The actor recently went to the streaming reality show ‘Alliance’ to see his brother Sohail Khan. A promo from the show has gone viral on the Internet, and it shows Salman talking […]
Allianz Partners renews Foodbank partnership to support international students
PERTH, 30 July 2026: Allianz Partners has renewed its partnership with Foodbank for a further three years, reinforcing its commitment to helping address the cost-of-living pressures facing international students in Australia. The renewed partnership was highlighted today at Murdoch University in Perth as the Allianz Partners and Foodbank International Student market stall series marked 12 months since its expansion into […]
Census night is nearly here: every answer matters
By now, most households will have received a letter in their mailbox with instructions on how to complete the Census. Some households may have received a paper form or a visit from a Census Field Officer. Emily Walter, Census national spokesperson, says if you know where you will be on Tuesday 11 August, you can […]
The power of being seen: Why everyone should participate in the 2026 Census
Before people can belong, contribute or thrive, they must first be seen. In many ways, that is what the Census seeks to achieve. Having migrated to Australia from Malaysia more than 30 years ago as a single parent with two young daughters, I have experienced first-hand the importance of feeling recognised, included and represented. Now, as […]
The Politics of the European Green Deal: Environmental Sustainability and Economic Transformation
By Aditya Kumar One of the most pressing global problems of the 21st century, climate change calls for immediate action in the form of policies that take into account both environmental sustainability and economic transformation. The European Green Deal is one of the most ambitious policy agendas that will help the European Union (EU) become […]
Visualizing the relationship between caste, gender, and political representation in India
By Aditya Kumar The relationship between caste, gender, and political representation in India is critically examined through a combination of the visual and the political science approach. It transcends a purely data-driven approach in its attempt to comprehend how the existing social orders, institutional structures and cultural practices dictate who gains access to political power. […]
Indian-origin Neel Patel named in Australia U19 squad for India tour
Indian-origin cricketer Neel Patel has been named in Australia’s Under-19 men’s squad for a multi-format tour of India, with fast bowlers Will Byrom and Kasey Barton will spearhead the 16-member team for the subcontinent tour next month. The tour will include three 50-over matches and two four-day matches against India Under 19s in Rajkot and […]
‘He showed composure isn’t the opposite of aggression’: Tendulkar lauds Rahane after retirement
Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar hailed Ajinkya Rahane for his ‘remarkable career’, highlighting the former India captain’s composure and ability to put the team’s interests ahead of his own after the 37-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket. Rahane, who famously led India to a historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy series triumph in Australia in 2020-21, announced […]