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No temporary workers: Australia stops visa scheme used most by Indians

Announcement comes right after Australian PM's Malcolm Turnbull's India visit

Indian-origin man assaulted in Australia, police launches probe

Police said they have spoken to a number of witnesses and were following a line of inquiry

Sydney boy pleads guilty to plotting attack on Australian Veteran's Day

He will remain in custody until the case returns to court on April 21

Another airline scare in Australian as regional jet makes emergency landing

The flight landed safely in Sydney

Another racial attack? Indian-origin Catholic priest stabbed in Melbourne

The attacker called priest unqualified to say mass as he was an Indian

Australia passes bill to detain terrorists indefinitely

Australia's PM Malcolm Turnbull flagged the move in July, prompted by the frequency and severity of attacks around the world

US officials arrive in Australia to assess asylum seekers

Australia in a deal with United States would take around 1,200 refugees held at the Australian-funded offshore processing centres

Australia cuts stay of skilled visa holders to 60 days, Indians to be impacted the most

Foreign workers on a 457 visa will only now be able to stay in Australia for 60 days after their employment ends instead of 90.

Hindi to be part of foreign languages for Australian pre-schoolers

Birmingham said almost 10,000 children had been part of the USD 9.8 million programme so far, with almost two in three students studying either Chinese or Japanese.

Australia announces 19 grants worth $6.3 million for projects with India

The grant has also been assigned to a project by Soft Tread Enterprises to tell the story of historical links between Australia and India

Australia plans lifetime ban for illegal asylum seekers

The ban will extend to those who have been sent to detention centers on Nauru or Manus Island since July 19, 2013

Australian banking inquiry set to pave way for more consumer friendly rules

Committee of 10 lawmakers indicated recommendations could include the formation of a customer complaints tribunal

Australia retail sales hit 7-month high as shoppers return

The economy grew 3.3 per cent in the year to June, its fastest annual pace in four years

Australian banks to face three-day inquiry

The government in August said it would grill the heads of the four major banks, the Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac and NAB

Australia's 'Big Four' banks CEOs are set to face parliamentary scrutiny

The purpose of this measures are to limit the dominance of the major lenders

Australia to offer new, 5-year visas to migrants' families

The government estimated that just 1,500 people migrate to Australia to join family members who were already living in the country

Australia plans referendum on same sex marriage

The cabinet under Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull approved the referendum on Tuesday

Australia outlines tough new measures against Islamic State

Govt will introduce legislation to Parliament this month that would enable courts to keep prisoners convicted of terrorist offenses behind bars for indefinite periods

Australia says block on energy grid China sale based on new information

Treasurer Scott Morrison announced that government would veto sale to those companies based on national interest grounds

Australian official rejects criticisms of China investor

Treasurer Scott Morrison announced that he intends to block Chinese state-owned State Grid Corp