Victorian Election 2026: Roshena Campbell Emerges Liberal Frontrunner As Dinesh Gourisetty Steps Aside
Desi Australia July 28, 2026
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Victorian Election 2026: Roshena Campbell Emerges Liberal Frontrunner As Dinesh Gourisetty Steps Aside

The race for one of Victoria’s most politically significant upper house seats has taken an important turn ahead of the November 2026 state election, with former Melbourne City councillor Roshena Campbell emerging as the leading contender for the Victorian Liberal Party’s Western Metropolitan Region ticket after Indian-Australian community leader Dinesh Gourisetty confirmed he will not […]

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Adelaide Takes Centre Stage as South Australia Hosts the 50th ALP National Conference
Desi Australia July 27, 2026
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Adelaide Takes Centre Stage as South Australia Hosts the 50th ALP National Conference

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas welcomed Labor leaders, delegates and supporters from across Australia as Adelaide hosted the milestone 50th Australian Labor Party National Conference. The conference was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Thursday 23 July to Saturday 25 July 2026, bringing together federal, state and territory parliamentarians, union members, party representatives, community […]

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Australia To Conduct Nationwide AusAlert Emergency Warning System Test On 27 July
Desi Australia July 26, 2026
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Australia To Conduct Nationwide AusAlert Emergency Warning System Test On 27 July

Australians across the country are being advised to prepare for a nationwide test of the new AusAlert emergency warning system, which will send a loud emergency notification simultaneously to compatible mobile devices on Monday, 27 July 2026. The test, which is being coordinated by Australia’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), marks an important step ahead […]

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India’s Gen Z Protest Movement Ends After Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns
Desi Australia July 26, 2026
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India’s Gen Z Protest Movement Ends After Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns

One of India’s largest youth-led protest movements in recent history has officially come to an end after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his position, marking a significant moment in the country’s ongoing debate surrounding education reforms, examination integrity and student rights. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the organisation that spearheaded the nationwide protests, […]

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Indian-Origin Teen Ritam Malik Helps Australia End 16-Year Commonwealth Games Gymnastics Medal Drought
Desi Australia July 26, 2026
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Indian-Origin Teen Ritam Malik Helps Australia End 16-Year Commonwealth Games Gymnastics Medal Drought

Australia’s men’s artistic gymnastics team has created history at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming its first team medal since the Delhi 2010 Games. Among the athletes leading the historic achievement is Indian-origin teenager Ritam Malik, whose remarkable journey is inspiring a new generation of young Australian gymnasts. The Australian men’s team secured the bronze […]

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Indian-Origin Father-Of-Two Dies In Tragic Queensland Tesla Crash Weeks After Family’s Reunion In Australia
Desi Australia July 25, 2026
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Indian-Origin Father-Of-Two Dies In Tragic Queensland Tesla Crash Weeks After Family’s Reunion In Australia

An Indian-origin father-of-two who had recently reunited with his wife and children in Australia has tragically lost his life in a devastating car crash in Queensland, leaving behind a grieving young family whose dream of building a future together was cut heartbreakingly short. Sarath Mohandas, 37, died in the early hours of 19 July after […]

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Indian Australians Join Global Calls For Education Reform As CJP Protests Gain Momentum Across Australia
Desi Australia July 25, 2026
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Indian Australians Join Global Calls For Education Reform As CJP Protests Gain Momentum Across Australia

The student-led protests that began in India over examination paper leaks and demands for greater accountability in the education system are now resonating thousands of kilometres away, with members of Australia’s Indian diaspora taking to the streets in Melbourne, Sydney and other cities in solidarity with students back home. What started as a domestic youth […]

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Responds To Exam Leak Crisis As Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike
Desi Australia July 24, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Responds To Exam Leak Crisis As Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike

India’s growing student-led movement demanding examination reforms has entered a significant new phase, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi breaking his silence on the issue and announcing strict measures against examination paper leaks, while activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike following assurances from the Central Government. The developments mark one of the most […]

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