Sydney-Based AirTrunk Commits $46 Billion To India’s Digital Future In Landmark Australia–India Investment
Desi Australia June 6, 2026
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Sydney-Based AirTrunk Commits $46 Billion To India’s Digital Future In Landmark Australia–India Investment

A major Australia–India technology story is unfolding after Sydney-based data centre giant AirTrunk announced plans to invest US$30 billion (approximately A$46 billion) in India by 2030. The ambitious project will deliver more than five gigawatts of new data centre capacity, making it one of the largest proposed digital infrastructure investments in India’s history. The announcement […]

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University Of Queensland Deepens India Engagement With New Research Partnerships And Student Exchange Opportunities
Desi Australia June 5, 2026
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University Of Queensland Deepens India Engagement With New Research Partnerships And Student Exchange Opportunities

The University of Queensland (UQ) has taken another significant step in strengthening Australia–India education ties, announcing a series of new research collaborations and student exchange agreements with leading Indian institutions. The move reflects the growing importance of academic partnerships in supporting innovation, skills development and people-to-people connections between the two countries. The agreements were formalised […]

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Individual Registrations Open For Melbourne Meets Modi Community Reception
Desi Australia June 4, 2026
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Individual Registrations Open For Melbourne Meets Modi Community Reception

Excitement is building within Australia’s Indian community after individual registrations officially opened for the highly anticipated “Melbourne Meets Modi” community reception. The event is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of the Indian diaspora in Victoria, bringing together community members, business leaders, professionals and supporters from across the state. The announcement comes ahead […]

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Australia Partners With Cricket Legend Kapil Dev To Launch Mental Health Initiative
Desi Australia June 3, 2026
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Australia Partners With Cricket Legend Kapil Dev To Launch Mental Health Initiative

Australia has joined forces with Indian cricket icon Kapil Dev to launch a new mental health initiative aimed at encouraging open conversations around wellbeing, resilience and emotional health. The partnership highlights the growing recognition of mental health as an important issue across multicultural communities, including the Indian diaspora in Australia. The initiative seeks to use […]

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Australia And India Deepen Defence Ties With Major Maritime Security And Defence Industry Push
Desi Australia June 2, 2026
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Australia And India Deepen Defence Ties With Major Maritime Security And Defence Industry Push

Australia and India have taken another significant step in strengthening their strategic partnership, with both nations expanding defence cooperation across maritime security, defence industry collaboration, military exercises and regional stability initiatives. The growing partnership reflects a shared commitment to maintaining a secure and open Indo-Pacific at a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty. The renewed focus […]

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Australian-British Executive And Indian Diplomat Appointed To Key Commonwealth Leadership Roles
Desi Australia May 30, 2026
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Australian-British Executive And Indian Diplomat Appointed To Key Commonwealth Leadership Roles

The Commonwealth has announced the appointment of Australian-British executive Tania Baumann and Indian diplomat Tanmaya Lal as its new Deputy Secretaries-General, strengthening the organisation’s leadership team ahead of a busy period for its 56 member nations. The appointments were confirmed by Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey. Ambassador Tanmaya Lal has taken up the role of Deputy […]

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Senator Penny Wong Signals Stronger Quad Cooperation Ahead Of PM Modi’s Australia Visit
Desi Australia May 27, 2026
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Senator Penny Wong Signals Stronger Quad Cooperation Ahead Of PM Modi’s Australia Visit

Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong has highlighted a new phase in Quad cooperation while confirming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon visit Australia. Speaking during high-level meetings in New Delhi, Wong said Australia and India were continuing to deepen their strategic partnership across defence, trade, technology and regional security. The announcement came after […]

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Penny Wong Says Indian Community Remains Central To Australia-India Partnership
Desi Australia May 27, 2026
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Penny Wong Says Indian Community Remains Central To Australia-India Partnership

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has praised the Indian-Australian community while reinforcing the growing strength of ties between Australia and India. Speaking during the 17th Australia-India Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue in New Delhi, Wong highlighted the importance of people-to-people connections in shaping the relationship between both nations. Wong said nearly one million Australians now trace […]

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Anthony Albanese Praises Indian Community, Says “There Is No Distinction Between Migrants and Australians”
Desi Australia May 26, 2026
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Anthony Albanese Praises Indian Community, Says “There Is No Distinction Between Migrants and Australians”

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the contribution of the Indian community to Australia, saying there should be “no distinction between migrants and Australians” in a multicultural nation built on diversity and inclusion. Speaking during an engagement with members of the Indian-Australian community, Albanese highlighted the important role migrants continue to play in shaping […]

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Penny Wong to Visit New Delhi for Australia-India Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue
Desi Australia May 26, 2026
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Penny Wong to Visit New Delhi for Australia-India Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to travel to India to participate in the 17th Australia-India Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue in New Delhi, as both nations continue strengthening strategic, economic and regional cooperation. The high-level dialogue will bring together Penny Wong and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar for discussions focused on deepening bilateral […]

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