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Australia moves Tamil toddlers to remote island detention centre

7:14 pm August 31, 2019

Melbourne: A Tamil family of four — including two Australian-born toddlers — have been moved to a remote island off the coast of Indonesia, despite a court order blocking deportation, their lawyer said Saturday. The family — who are fighting to remain in Australia because they fear persecution in Sri Lanka — were moved to […]

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Shah Rukh Khan offers his office for BMC quarantine facility

Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with honorary doctorate by Melbourne’s La Trobe University

3:46 pm July 15, 2019

Melbourne: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Melbourne-based La Trobe University for his contributions and efforts towards underprivileged children, women’s empowerment through Meer Foundation and his achievements in the Indian entertainment industry. Khan, who will be visiting Australia to attend the 10th edition of Indian Film Festival […]

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Acting a younger man’s game: Brad Pitt

1:38 pm July 3, 2019

Melbourne: Hollywood star Brad Pitt is making way for younger and newer actors to play the lead role in films as he believes one must mature in roles with age. The actor, who returns in front of the camera with “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”, said he is enjoying his role as a producer. […]

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Australia govt says it won't break election tax pledge

Australian PM Scott Morrison declares victory; Bill Shorten steps down as Labor leader

4:02 pm May 19, 2019

Melbourne: Australia’s ruling Conservative Coalition led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday made a “miraculous” comeback in the general election, defying exit polls and devastating the opposition Labor Party, forcing its leader Bill Shorten to step down. Around 16 million Australians swarmed to the polling booths across the country on Saturday to elect the […]

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