NSW Introduces New Safeguards for Learner Drivers and Driving Instructors
Desi Australia September 17, 2026
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NSW Introduces New Safeguards for Learner Drivers and Driving Instructors

The NSW Government has introduced updated regulations aimed at strengthening protections for learner drivers while increasing accountability across the state’s driving instruction industry. The new Driving Instructors Regulation 2026 introduces clearer requirements for driving instructors and schools following a period of public consultation. Among the key changes is a requirement for instructors and driving schools […]

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UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 to Attract MDR From October 15: What Changes for Customers and Merchants
Desi Australia September 16, 2026
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UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 to Attract MDR From October 15: What Changes for Customers and Merchants

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is set for its biggest pricing change in years, with a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework coming into effect from 15 October 2026. Under the revised system, specified person-to-merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000 will attract an MDR of 0.4 per cent, while millions of everyday low-value transactions and eligible […]

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BIBA Brings India’s Fashion Legacy to Australia with First Store at Westfield Fountain Gate
Desi Australia September 16, 2026
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BIBA Brings India’s Fashion Legacy to Australia with First Store at Westfield Fountain Gate

India’s renowned fashion brand BIBA has officially opened the doors to its first Australian store at Westfield Fountain Gate, marking a significant new chapter for Indian fashion retail in Australia. The landmark store was inaugurated on 12 September 2026 by BIBA India Managing Director Siddharth Bindra, alongside City of Casey Deputy Mayor Cr Anthony Walter […]

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Photographers Capture the Beauty of Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival
Desi Australia September 16, 2026
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Photographers Capture the Beauty of Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival

Cumberland City Council has revealed the winners of its inaugural Capture the Bloom Photography Competition, celebrating photographers who used their creativity to document the colour, culture and community spirit of the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival. Held at Auburn Botanic Gardens from 22 to 30 August 2026, this year’s Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival welcomed more than […]

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Bunbury Brothers Alphy and Ashwin Eldhose Set Guinness World Records
Desi Australia September 15, 2026
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Bunbury Brothers Alphy and Ashwin Eldhose Set Guinness World Records

Two Indian-origin brothers from Bunbury, Western Australia, have achieved a remarkable double success after earning Guinness World Records titles for their extraordinary memory and rapid identification skills. Alphy Basil Eldhose and Ashwin Basil Eldhose have each secured a world record in a different challenge, putting their hometown of Bunbury in the spotlight. Alphy set the […]

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Australia and India Expand Strategic Cooperation Across Cybersecurity and Critical Technologies
Desi Australia September 15, 2026
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Australia and India Expand Strategic Cooperation Across Cybersecurity and Critical Technologies

Australia and India are taking their technology partnership into a broader strategic phase, with the two countries establishing a new framework covering cybersecurity, critical technologies, resilient supply chains, digital infrastructure and defence research. The Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) was announced by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi in […]

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India Crush Sri Lanka by 72 Runs to Claim Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title Amid Trophy Controversy
Desi Australia September 14, 2026
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India Crush Sri Lanka by 72 Runs to Claim Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title Amid Trophy Controversy

India have added another chapter to their dominance of women’s cricket in Asia, defeating defending champions Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai to win the Women’s Asia Cup for a record-extending eighth time. The emphatic victory was built around a powerful opening partnership and a clinical bowling performance, although the celebrations were overshadowed by […]

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