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Aged-Care Nurse Pay Rise Starts: What Indian-Australian Workers Should Check

August 4, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian aged-care nurse speaking with an older Australian resident in a care home

A new award wage increase for eligible registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2026. Here is how Indian-Australian workers can check their classification, payslip and rights.

El Niño Is Strengthening: What Indian-Australian Families Should Do Now

August 3, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian family preparing their home and water supplies for hotter, drier El Niño weather

A practical guide for Indian-Australian households as the Bureau forecasts a warmer, drier stretch, with steps for heat safety, emergency warnings and family planning.

Australia’s 2026 Census: What Indian Families, Students and Visa Holders Need to Know

August 1, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian family completing the 2026 Australian Census online together at home

The 2026 Census is on 11 August. Here is a practical guide for Indian-Australian families, international students, temporary visa holders and visitors on who must be counted, how to complete the form and where to get language help.