Leading Indian fashion retailer BIBA is set to open its first Australian store at Westfield Fountain Gate in Melbourne on 12 September 2026, marking a significant milestone for the brand and the growing presence of Indian retail in Australia. The new store will bring BIBA’s distinctive range of contemporary Indian clothing directly to Australian consumers, […]
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Three students from South Asian backgrounds have achieved an outstanding clean sweep at the Victorian Parliament Prize 2026, winning first place across all three age categories. Noah Farid, Kashvi Soni and Anna Mathew impressed the judging panels with thoughtful 90-second speeches addressing issues affecting young people and the wider Victorian community. Organised annually by the […]
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India and Australia are looking at opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the space sector following a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Australia Nagesh Singh and Australian Space Agency Head Dr Enrico Palermo in Adelaide. The officials met at Lot Fourteen, South Australia’s prominent innovation and technology precinct, where they discussed developments within the space […]
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A new animated children’s project is using cricket, friendship and storytelling to bring Australian and Indian cultures closer, with two new productions from the popular series Snick & Willow set to be released in November. The series centres on Snick, an Indian boy, and Willow, a young Australian girl, whose friendship develops through their shared […]
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Aged care nurses and carers have taken their concerns directly to Canberra, calling for mandatory staffing ratios and stronger protections for workers and older Australians amid continuing workforce shortages and concerns over compliance with existing care requirements. Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) joined representatives from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation […]
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India and South Australia are exploring opportunities to strengthen their longstanding relationship, following a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Australia, Nagesh Singh, and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. The meeting focused on ways to expand engagement between India and South Australia and build on existing connections across areas of mutual interest. Both sides discussed […]
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Dawoodi Bohra communities across six Australian cities have joined forces with food rescue organisation OzHarvest to support people experiencing food insecurity, contributing almost two tonnes of food and preparing 350 fresh meals through a nationwide community initiative. The campaign was organised through Project Rise, the Dawoodi Bohra community’s social welfare initiative, with volunteers in Adelaide, […]
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Australia is taking its strongest action yet against a vocational course linked to concerns over student visa misuse, with the Federal Government moving to stop new international students from enrolling in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) from October. The decision affects the BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), which is currently registered for international […]
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Eight Australians were honoured for leadership, professional achievement and selfless service as more than 300 guests celebrated a community contributing an estimated $15.5 billion annually to Australia’s economy. Seven prominent federal and state parliamentary representatives from across the political spectrum gathered at Shangri-La Sydney on Saturday, 29 August, for the sold-out third Australian Sikh Awards […]
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