Australian chef Kimberly Tang of Anchovy in Richmond has won the Pacific Regional Final of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2026–27, securing her place at the global Grand Finale in Milan, Italy, in 2027. She will represent the Pacific region alongside some of the world’s most promising emerging culinary talents. The regional competition brought […]
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Almost 75,000 students across New South Wales are beginning their 2026 Higher School Certificate (HSC) written examinations as schools reopen for Term 4, with students at nine public schools also returning to upgraded learning facilities. According to a media release issued by NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car on […]
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Sydney schoolgirl Aarika Harsha has attracted attention for her performance in the 2026 Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, reportedly scoring 29 out of 30 and completing the challenge in under 65 seconds. Her result highlights the speed, concentration and spelling accuracy required in the national competition, which brings together students from schools across Australia to test […]
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A 36-year-old Sydney man, Jaideep Singh, has been charged with 13 offences over an alleged $1.89 million fraud involving Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Authorities have also restrained 38 residential properties and 16 vehicles, with the combined value of the assets reported to exceed $40 million. According to reports, Singh was arrested on 8 […]
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The 2026 Asia Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships opened on 5 October at Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland, bringing together teams from across the region for an international tournament that forms part of the qualification pathway to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The six-day competition, running from 5 to 10 October, features 21 teams representing […]
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Eligible South Australians with concession cards will be able to access subsidised dental treatment more quickly through a new digital portal designed to streamline the processing of dental care vouchers and reduce administrative delays. The SA Dental Schemes Portal allows participating private dentists to process claims electronically under the General Dental Scheme (GDS). Eligible public […]
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding travel connections between Australia and India with the launch of new services to New Delhi and Mumbai via Manila, starting in December 2026. The expansion will provide Australian travellers with additional one-stop options to reach two of India’s major cultural and commercial centres. The airline plans to operate three weekly […]
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Mumbai, 27 September 2026: Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur celebrated the 60th birth anniversary of spiritual master and humanitarian Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji with a two-day gathering titled Aho Gurudev – 60 Years of an Enlightened Existence. Held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on 25 and 26 September, the event brought together spiritual leaders, […]
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Community leaders, volunteers and organisations have been recognised at the 2026 ACT Multicultural Awards for their contributions to Canberra’s multicultural community. From cultural education and community leadership to volunteer broadcasting, this year’s recipients reflect the many ways individuals and organisations help strengthen connections across cultures. Ravi Krishnamurthy received the Lifetime Achievement Award, introduced to mark […]
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The award-winning Australian theatre production Counting and Cracking will make its Queensland debut at Brisbane Powerhouse from 27 May to 6 June 2027, bringing its acclaimed story of family, migration and belonging to Brisbane audiences for the first time. Created by S. Shakthidharan with Eamon Flack, the production is a co-production between Belvoir St Theatre […]
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