Cost of Living – Indians in Australia

Victoria Scraps Hidden Public Transport Levy: What Indian-Australian Commuters Need to Know

August 27, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian family using Myki cards at a Melbourne suburban railway station

Victoria’s premier says the state will abolish an undisclosed annual public transport fare levy introduced to help fund the Suburban Rail Loop, but commuters should not expect an immediate fare refund or reduction.

First-Home Buyers Return as Investors Retreat: What Indian Australians Should Know

August 24, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian couple discussing a first-home purchase outside a suburban Australian townhouse

First-home buyer loan applications are showing renewed momentum as investors step back, but Indian-Australian households should check scheme rules, repayment buffers and overseas-fund documentation before buying.

Victoria’s Free Dental Clinic Promise: What Indian-Australian Families Need to Know

August 22, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian family welcomed by a healthcare worker at a modern Victorian dental clinic

Victoria’s Labor government has promised 10 free walk-in dental clinics if re-elected, with access proposed for all Victorians and the first clinics potentially opening from July 2027.