{
  "id": 19565902,
  "title": "Meet Abhishek Awasthi, Himachal native who became mayor of Australian city",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/meet-abhishek-awasthi-himachal-native-who-became-mayor-of-australian",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T22:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/he-moved-from-himachal-pradesh-to-australia-in-2008-to-pursue-higher-education-worked-part-time-while-studying-meet-abhishek-awasthi-who-became-the-first-indian-origin-mayor-of-this-australian-city/articleshow/135731543.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Abhishek Awasthi has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming Greater Bendigo's inaugural Indian-origin Mayor on November 9, 2026. His inspiring journey started as an international student in 2008, where he progressed through various public service roles, ultimately serving as Deputy Mayor. In his acceptance speech, Awasthi expressed heartfelt thanks to his supportive community and family,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}