ANU's Joshua Black looks back to 2000. Australia was defined by the Olympics, border politics and reconciliation. So what really has changed? theconversation.com/in-2000-austra…

When a 1-in-100 year flood washed through the Coorong coastal area in South Australia, it made the vital microbiome of this lagoon healthier theconversation.com/when-a-1-in-10… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Thrilled to see 2017 alumnus and former AIYD Steering Committee member Mitali Mukherjee named as Director of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism Reuters Institute University of Oxford

How will a new #pope be chosen? Cardinals use a centuries-old voting process to elect a new pope, complete with smoke signals to indicate the outcome. Here's more of what will happen in the process to replace #PopeFrancis:

Republican legislators (but not Democrats) who share low-credibility info get rewarded with more clicks niemanlab.org/2025/04/republ…

Would the Coalition lower energy bills by more than Labor? 5 experts said no theconversation.com/would-the-coal… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Coalition costings confirms that it will cut foreign aid if it wins power, but the Pacific and Indonesia will be excluded. Total cuts of around $813 million over four years (quite a bit less than some were predicting, but sector will still probably react with disappointment)

Apply before 12 May to be part of AIYD 2025. In Mumbai and Delhi in September, AIYD brings amazing young leaders aged 18-40 from politics, media, science and more for a challenging and enriching program all about the bilateral. Make lifelong connections aiyd.org/aiyd-2025

What role has mis and disinformation played in the 2025 federal 🇦🇺? This is what we found: theconversation.com/fake-news-and-… Max Grömping La Trobe University AEC ✏️

The ‘feminisation’ of Labor is a key reason Australians embraced it – and Anthony Albanese theconversation.com/the-feminisati… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Deadline for applications for 2025 Australia India Youth Dialogue has been extended to 19 May. If you’re aged 18–40 and want to help shape the future of the Australia–India relationship, apply here: aiyd.org/aiyd-2025 AIYD 2025: 15–18 September in Mumbai and Delhi

‘Manu jumping’: The physics behind making humongous splashes in the pool in New Zealand theconversation.com/manu-jumping-t… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

In a flood, first responders balance helping others while their own families are at risk. It’s an impossible choice theconversation.com/in-a-flood-fir… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

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We welcome the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US. The Indian Astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on the way to become the first Indian to go to International Space Station. He carries with him the wishes,

It was great fun at the launch of AIYD 2025 in Melbourne last week. We announced the theme for this years Dialogue due to take place in India in September and heard from some terrific presenters including the Lord Mayor, India in Melbourne, Dr. Bodean Hedwards Tim Watts MP and more

Should the age for voting in the City of Melbourne be lowered to 16? It was my pleasure today to speak at the Victorian Labor State Conference on an urgency motion calling for the Local Government Minister to review the City of Melbourne Act and reform the voting system.

Congratulations to this year's Aus-IndYouthDialogue delegates - a talented group of brilliant young minds from Australia and India! 👏 Exchanges like the #AIYD are important in shaping stronger bonds and brighter futures for 🇦🇺🇮🇳 bilateral partnership. indianlink.com.au/aiyd-2025-dele…

From Mumbai to Melbourne, the spirit of India 🇮🇳 flies high! The Australian Indian community in Melbourne came together with pride to celebrate India's 79th #IndependenceDay. Wonderful to see Indian actor #AamirKhan join the community at Federation Square for the flag raising.

We are just thrilled to have had Tim Watts MP spend time with the young leaders from Australia and India participating in AIYD 2025. An alum from AIYD 2016, Tim is a longtime friend of the Dialogue and terrific proponent of the myriad links between our countries.