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Melbourne’s Little India Plan Moves Forward: What It Means for Indian Australians in Docklands

Melbourne’s Little India Plan Moves Forward: What It Means for Indian Australians in Docklands

Melbourne’s proposed Little India precinct in Docklands is moving ahead in a staged way, with council funding retained and community consultation shaping what comes next.

Posted in: Local News
July Indian Community Events Across Australia: Comedy, Garba and Concerts to Plan For

July Indian Community Events Across Australia: Comedy, Garba and Concerts to Plan For

A practical round-up of upcoming Indian community events in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane for late June and July 2026.

Posted in: Community Events
India Work and Holiday Visa Ballot 2026–27: What Young Indians and Families in Australia Need to Know Before 25 June

India Work and Holiday Visa Ballot 2026–27: What Young Indians and Families in Australia Need to Know Before 25 June

Home Affairs has opened the 2026–27 Work and Holiday visa ballot for eligible Indian passport holders, with registrations closing on 25 June 2026.

Posted in: Visa & Migration
Visa Scam Red Flags Indian Australians Should Check Before Paying Any Agent in 2026

Visa Scam Red Flags Indian Australians Should Check Before Paying Any Agent in 2026

A practical community guide for Indian migrants, students and families in Australia on checking agents, spotting visa scam warning signs and reporting suspicious demands.

Posted in: Alerts
Australia’s 2026 Migration Settings: What Indian Families and Skilled Migrants Should Watch

Australia’s 2026 Migration Settings: What Indian Families and Skilled Migrants Should Watch

Australia’s 2026 migration settings keep skilled migration in focus while family visa queues remain slow, making planning and document readiness essential for Indian Australians.

Posted in: Visa & Migration
Modi Australia Visit 2026: Melbourne Community Event Set to Put Indian Australians in the Spotlight

Modi Australia Visit 2026: Melbourne Community Event Set to Put Indian Australians in the Spotlight

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Australia on 9–10 July, with a major Melbourne community event planned for Indian Australians.

Posted in: Local News
AFP Case in Brisbane Highlights Why Indian Australians Must Keep Migration Paperwork Clean and Verifiable

AFP Case in Brisbane Highlights Why Indian Australians Must Keep Migration Paperwork Clean and Verifiable

An AFP media release about charges against an Indian national in Brisbane is a timely reminder for Indian Australians to keep migration documents accurate, verifiable and handled by legitimate advisers.

Posted in: Community Safety
Parent Visa Queue Dates Updated: What Indian Families in Australia Should Know in 2026

Parent Visa Queue Dates Updated: What Indian Families in Australia Should Know in 2026

Home Affairs queue information shows how far Parent and Contributory Parent visa applications have progressed, giving Indian families in Australia a practical checkpoint for 2026 planning.

Posted in: Visa & Migration
Australia’s 2026 Student Visa Intake: What Indian Students Should Know Before Applying

Australia’s 2026 Student Visa Intake: What Indian Students Should Know Before Applying

Study Australia says the 2026 National Planning Level for new international student commencements is 295,000, with 25,000 more places than 2025. Here is what Indian students and families should understand about visa processing, fees, work rights and choosing providers.

Posted in: Visa & Migration
Tax Time Scams 2026: What Indian Australians Should Check Before Clicking Any ATO or myGov Message

Tax Time Scams 2026: What Indian Australians Should Check Before Clicking Any ATO or myGov Message

A practical tax-time scam safety guide for Indian Australians, based on ATO and Cyber.gov.au warnings about impersonation emails, fake myGov pages and refund fraud.

Posted in: Alerts