Melbourne-based mountaineer and refugee advocate River Ahmad has etched her name into history, becoming the first Afghan woman to successfully summit Mount Everest. Her remarkable achievement has been celebrated across Australia and around the world as a powerful story of resilience, hope and determination. Known formally as Zakia Ahmad and affectionately as “River”, the 31-year-old […]
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India and Victoria have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation following a high-level meeting between Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Nagesh Singh, and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. The discussions focused on expanding economic, educational and people-to-people connections between India and one of Australia’s most globally connected states. The meeting comes at a time when […]
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Communities in Australia and Pakistan are mourning the loss of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, a Perth schoolgirl who was fatally injured during a police shooting incident in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of grief and renewed calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case. Hania, who lived in Perth […]
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Australia’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign could hardly have begun in better fashion after the Socceroos secured a memorable 2-0 victory over Turkey in their Group D opener. Playing in Vancouver, Tony Popovic’s side produced a disciplined and clinical performance to collect three valuable points. The breakthrough arrived midway through the first half when rising […]
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One of Bollywood’s most beloved comedy franchises is back, and this time the madness is bigger than ever. The trailer of Dhamaal 4 has officially been unveiled, giving fans a glimpse of what promises to be the biggest and most chaotic adventure in the franchise’s history. With the film scheduled to hit cinemas worldwide on […]
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The National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) has opened in Broken Hill for the first time, marking a significant milestone for Indian cinema and cultural exchange in Australia. The opening also coincides with the announcement of a new three-year partnership between NIFFA and Destination NSW, aimed at strengthening ties between New South Wales and […]
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What happens when Indian eyes try to decode Australian culture? The answer, according to the creators of How To Talk Australians, is plenty of laughter and a deeper understanding of the quirks that make both countries unique. More than a decade after the original online series became a viral sensation, How To Talk Australians has […]
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India may still be waiting for its first appearance at a FIFA World Cup, but the 2026 tournament will feature a distinct Indian connection. Four players of Indian heritage are set to represent four different nations, highlighting the growing impact of the global Indian diaspora on football’s biggest stage. From Oceania to Africa and the […]
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Indian-Australian community leader Chaman Tiwari has been elected to the City of Whittlesea Council after securing 52.61 per cent of the vote, marking another milestone in the growing representation of culturally diverse communities in local government across Australia. The result reflects strong community support for Tiwari and highlights the increasing participation of Indian-Australians in public […]
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Excitement is building within Australia’s Indian community after Marvel Stadium was officially confirmed as the venue for the highly anticipated Melbourne Meets Modi community reception. The event, expected to be one of the largest gatherings of the Indian diaspora in Australia’s history, has already attracted close to 26,000 registrations. The reception is being organised ahead […]
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