From Tarneit and Truganina to Cranbourne and Clyde North, Melbourne’s diverse communities are preparing to choose their next state representatives. Victoria heads to the polls on Saturday, 28 November 2026, with voters electing all 88 members of the Legislative Assembly and 40 members of the Legislative Council. For Melbourne’s South Asian communities, the election offers […]
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Thunderstorms fail to dampen the spirit of celebration as communities gather for the NSW Government’s annual Diwali event. The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House shone in gold on 3 November 2026 as the NSW Government celebrated Diwali, sharing the Festival of Lights’ message of hope, renewal and unity. Organised by Multicultural NSW at […]
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India’s High Commissioner to Australia, Nagesh Singh, joined Federal Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for Diwali celebrations in the minister’s parliamentary electorate of McMahon, New South Wales, on 3 November 2026. Singh attended the event with his wife, Pragjna Singh, joining members of the Indian-Australian community to celebrate the festival of lights. Celebrating […]
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The Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) has celebrated 30 years of supporting migrant, refugee and multicultural communities, bringing together 350 guests at a special anniversary event at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta on Friday, 30 October 2026. The celebration welcomed government representatives, community leaders, partners, supporters and friends to recognise three decades of helping people settle […]
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Family, friends and members of the wider community are mourning the loss of Nirav Nand, a 23-year-old pharmacist of Indo-Fijian heritage who died in a tragic single-vehicle crash near Beenleigh in Queensland. Nand, from Buccan, was travelling as a passenger in a black Subaru WRX when the vehicle crashed into a power pole on The […]
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Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) South Australia celebrated Vijayadashami Utsav on 25 October 2026, bringing together 382 attendees for an event highlighting cultural heritage, shared values and community connections. The celebration welcomed families, young people, professionals and community leaders, alongside representatives from more than 40 social, cultural and community organisations across South Australia. Dr Jayanthi Jayakaran, […]
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Retirement does not necessarily make older Australians lonelier, according to a Monash University-led study that challenges the common assumption that leaving the workforce leads to social isolation. Researchers tracked 7,434 Australians aged between 55 and 75 over nearly two decades, using data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. The findings […]
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Hornsby Shire Council has recognised more than 30 local organisations at its annual Community Milestone Awards, celebrating their dedication, community spirit and contributions to residents across the Shire. The ceremony was held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre on Thursday, 22 October 2026, recognising organisations reaching significant anniversaries this year, from 10 years to an […]
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Senior Constable Bikash Bharati, a Nepali-origin NSW Police officer, has received the joint 2026 National Bravery Award in recognition of his courageous actions during a public shooting at Croydon Park in Sydney in October 2025. The award was presented by the Police Federation of Australia at a ceremony in Canberra on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. […]
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A 46-year-old Indian national has been charged by New South Wales Police over allegations that he falsely claimed to have suffered injuries during the December 2025 Bondi Beach terror attack in an attempt to obtain compensation. The man, identified in media reports as Simexwell Cyril, is also being held in immigration detention after authorities reportedly […]
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