Emotional embraces, tears of joy and an overwhelming message of equality washed over Australia after a majority of 61.6 per cent voted in favour of legalising gay marriage. Thousands of 'Yes' advocates erupted at the designated areas throughout the country.

Adani group's 16.5 billion dollar controversy-hit coal mine project in Australia has cleared another hurdle with Brisbane supreme court dismissing an appeal filed by indigenous group against the project.

"I am proud to announce the project has Final Investment Decision (FID) approval which marks the official start of one of the largest single Infrastructure -- and job creating -- developments in Australia's recent history," Gautam Adani said.

Australia is abolishing the 457 visa, which, brings temporary foreign workers into the country

However, Adani Australia has clarified on its Facebook page on Monday that in terms of quality of the coal it is almost 50 per cent better than that used domestically.

He alleged that the five accused were arguing with a worker inside the store but soon turned their attention to him the moment they noticed him.

90 prominent Australians warn Indian energy giant Adani that its controversial coal mine project in Queensland could damage bilateral ties and even affect sporting links.

Smoke and the smell of melted plastic, burnt hair and electronics filled the cabin for the rest of the journey to Melbourne.

"I don't know what to do, it really hurts my heart," said Narindervir Singh after he was told to go back to his own country.

The driver was identified as 29-year-old Manmeet Alisher, well-known in Brisbane's Indian community.

Queensland's Development Minister Anthony Lynham issued a statement on Sunday, saying the combined mine, rail and associated water infrastructure have all been declared "critical infrastructure" and the project's special "prescribed project" status has been renewed and expanded to include its water infrastructure.

The most important people to thank are the Australian people because we have resolved this election," Turnbull said.

An Adani spokesperson said that it was yet another attempt by activists to delay the project.

Gautam Adani's plan to build one of the world's biggest coal mines in Australia has been hampered time and again.

Of the nearly 4.6 crore people living as slaves globally, two-thirds, or 3.04 crore, are in the Asia-Pacific region, with the highest number in India.

Conservation group Coast and Country said that it has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court of Queensland for a judicial review.

Adani's plan to build one of the world's biggest coal mines in Australia has been hampered time and again

Adani's plan to build one of the world's biggest coal mines has been hampered time and again.

Finance Minister Arun Jailtey heard the concerns raised by the Australian side in terms of taxation and some provisions.

Adani CEO Jeyakumar Janakraj said the Adani issue was not on the agenda of Jaitley's visit.