Australia and Andhra Pradesh Deepen Education Partnership with Focus on Student Wellbeing and Global Learning
Desi Australia August 5, 2026
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Australia and Andhra Pradesh Deepen Education Partnership with Focus on Student Wellbeing and Global Learning

Andhra Pradesh and Australia have taken another significant step in strengthening their education partnership, signing a series of agreements aimed at improving student wellbeing, workforce skills, vocational education and international learning opportunities. The collaboration reflects a shared vision of preparing young people for a rapidly changing global economy while placing equal importance on their mental […]

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Qantas Explores AI-Led Overhaul, Considers Outsourcing Up to 1,000 Back-Office Roles to India
Desi Australia August 5, 2026
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Qantas Explores AI-Led Overhaul, Considers Outsourcing Up to 1,000 Back-Office Roles to India

Qantas is exploring a major technology transformation that could reshape parts of its corporate operations, with early discussions underway about outsourcing up to 1,000 back-office roles to India as part of an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven modernisation strategy. The proposal, which remains under consideration, has sparked debate over the future of Australian jobs while highlighting the […]

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Australia A Women’s squad named for India tour
Desi Australia August 4, 2026
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Australia A Women’s squad named for India tour

The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today named a 15-player Australia A squad to travel to India in September. The tour will comprise three T20s in New Chandigarh, three 50-over fixtures in Mohali and a four-day clash at the picturesque Dharamshala. Nicole Faltum will captain the T20s, with Tahlia Wilson to lead the […]

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Mountaineering Legend Nirmal Purja Dies In Pakistan Avalanche That Claims 11 Lives
Desi Australia August 4, 2026
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Mountaineering Legend Nirmal Purja Dies In Pakistan Avalanche That Claims 11 Lives

The global mountaineering community is mourning the loss of one of its greatest modern pioneers after renowned Nepali climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja was confirmed among those killed in a devastating avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. The tragedy, which claimed the lives of 11 climbers, has been described as one of the deadliest mountaineering disasters to […]

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Australia Records Highest Rise In Antisemitism Among Major Jewish Diaspora Nations, New Global Report Finds
Desi Australia August 3, 2026
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Australia Records Highest Rise In Antisemitism Among Major Jewish Diaspora Nations, New Global Report Finds

Australia has recorded the sharpest rise in antisemitic incidents among the world’s largest Jewish diaspora nations, according to a major international report that has raised fresh concerns about the growing prevalence of anti-Jewish hate across the country. The findings come from the J7 Annual Report on Antisemitism, released by the American Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and […]

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Indian-Origin Pole Vaulter Khushnoor Rangi Selected To Represent Australia At World U20 Athletics Championships
Desi Australia August 3, 2026
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Indian-Origin Pole Vaulter Khushnoor Rangi Selected To Represent Australia At World U20 Athletics Championships

Australian athletics continues to benefit from the growing contribution of young athletes from diverse backgrounds, with Indian-origin pole vaulter Khushnoor Rangi earning selection to represent Australia at the 2026 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in the United States. The talented Victorian athlete has been named in Australia’s largest-ever World U20 squad, marking a significant milestone in […]

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Isaac Beacroft Wins Commonwealth Games Gold as Australian Teen Continues Record-Breaking Rise in Race Walking
Desi Australia August 1, 2026
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Isaac Beacroft Wins Commonwealth Games Gold as Australian Teen Continues Record-Breaking Rise in Race Walking

At just 19 years of age, New South Wales race walker Isaac Beacroft has firmly established himself as one of Australia’s most exciting young athletics talents. Already recognised for rewriting the record books as a teenager, Beacroft has now reached another career milestone after winning the men’s 10,000m race walk gold medal at the 2026 […]

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Indian-Origin CFA Volunteer Karthick Thanigaimani Returns for Ninth Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb
Desi Australia August 1, 2026
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Indian-Origin CFA Volunteer Karthick Thanigaimani Returns for Ninth Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb

After nearly a decade of serving Victorian communities as a volunteer firefighter, Indian-origin Country Fire Authority (CFA) member Karthick Thanigaimani is preparing to take on one of Australia’s toughest charity challenges once again. On 12 September, he will participate in the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb for the ninth time, combining physical endurance with a commitment […]

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