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AFP Examines Online Threat Reported Ahead of PM Modi’s Melbourne Community Event

AFP Examines Online Threat Reported Ahead of PM Modi’s Melbourne Community Event

Australian media reports say federal police are examining an online threat posted under a Melbourne community event for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with authorities yet to announce any charges.

Posted in: Community Safety
Visa and Education Agent Scams: What Indian Students and Families in Australia Should Check Now

Visa and Education Agent Scams: What Indian Students and Families in Australia Should Check Now

A practical community alert for Indian Australians on checking migration agent registration, protecting payments and reporting suspected visa or education agent scams.

Posted in: Alerts
July Indian Community Events Across Australia: What Families Should Book This Week

July Indian Community Events Across Australia: What Families Should Book This Week

A practical July 2026 roundup helping Indian Australians find and safely book community events across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Posted in: Community Events
Australian Visa Fee Hikes 2026: What Indian Australians Should Budget Before Applying

Australian Visa Fee Hikes 2026: What Indian Australians Should Budget Before Applying

Australia’s 1 July visa fee rises are now in effect, with students, temporary graduates, partners, parents and skilled applicants urged to recheck budgets before lodging.

Posted in: Visa & Migration
e-OCI Card Launched: What Indian Australians Should Know About OCI Rights and Limits

e-OCI Card Launched: What Indian Australians Should Know About OCI Rights and Limits

India’s e-OCI card rollout makes travel documentation easier for OCI holders, but the legal rights and restrictions of OCI status remain important for Indian Australians to understand.

Posted in: Visa & Migration
Migration Debate and Racism Concerns: What Indian Australians Should Know in 2026

Migration Debate and Racism Concerns: What Indian Australians Should Know in 2026

As migration stays in the national spotlight, Indian Australians are being urged to stay informed, report racism, and keep community conversations factual and respectful.

Posted in: Local News
Minimum Wage Rise Starts Today: What Indian Australian Workers Should Check in Their Next Payslip

Minimum Wage Rise Starts Today: What Indian Australian Workers Should Check in Their Next Payslip

From 1 July 2026, Australia’s national minimum wage and award minimum wages have increased, with practical implications for Indian Australians in casual, student, retail, hospitality and small business roles.

Posted in: Local News
Student Visa Prioritisation Updated: What Indian Applicants Should Check Before Choosing a 2026 Course

Student Visa Prioritisation Updated: What Indian Applicants Should Check Before Choosing a 2026 Course

A practical guide for Indian students and families on Australia’s 2026 managed international education settings, updated visa prioritisation data and course-choice checks before lodging a student visa application.

Posted in: Visa & Migration
Parent Visa Queue Dates 2026: What Indian Australians Should Check Before Planning Family Reunion

Parent Visa Queue Dates 2026: What Indian Australians Should Check Before Planning Family Reunion

Home Affairs queue release dates show which Parent and Contributory Parent visa applications are being released for final processing in 2026.

Posted in: Visa & Migration
Tax Time 2026 Checklist for Indian Australians: What to Check Before You Lodge

Tax Time 2026 Checklist for Indian Australians: What to Check Before You Lodge

A practical tax-time checklist for Indian Australians covering ATO record keeping, work-from-home claims, super, bank details and common migrant-family issues before lodging a 2025–26 return.

Posted in: Local News