Cricket’s multicultural spirit will be on display in Blacktown this week, with five players of South Asian heritage featuring in Cricket NSW’s Toyota Second XI squad for its four-day fixture against the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Comets. The squad announcement highlights the contribution of players from diverse backgrounds to Australia’s cricketing pathway, with Yash Deshmukh, […]
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An outfit worn at Admiralty House highlighted both the creativity of refugee women and the barriers preventing many from returning to their professions. When Governor-General Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC wore an outfit featuring a textile print co-designed by Farukh at Admiralty House in Sydney, it was a moment of recognition for the […]
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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has commenced commercial passenger operations, marking a significant milestone for the region and creating new opportunities for employment, freight, business investment and economic growth. Located at Badgerys Creek, the airport is expected to reshape Western Sydney’s economic landscape by improving international connectivity and supporting new commercial and logistics precincts. […]
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Construction has begun on two key sections of the Bruce Highway at Gairloch in North Queensland, as the Australian and Queensland Governments progress upgrades designed to improve road safety, strengthen flood resilience and help motorists reach their destinations more safely and reliably. The works are taking place between Ingham and Cardwell and form part of […]
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The Australian Foundation for Disaster Relief (AFDR) has officially launched in Sydney, raising an impressive $90,000 in just 30 minutes for its Nepal Flood Relief Initiative, as community members and supporters came together to back the new humanitarian organisation. The launch took place on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at Grand Royale in Granville, bringing together […]
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At just 12 years old, Perth-born basketball player Akshi Kohli is preparing to represent Western Australia at the School Sport Australia Championships in Newcastle, marking another milestone in a sporting journey shaped by determination, international experience and a love of the game. Akshi is one of only 10 girls selected for Western Australia’s 12 Years […]
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An Indian Food and Agriculture Business Delegation has concluded a five-day visit to Australia, strengthening trade connections between Indian exporters and Australian businesses through buyer-seller meetings, industry engagement and market visits across Sydney and Melbourne. Organised by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the delegation concluded its program on 9 October 2026. The initiative […]
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Indian-born former Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame for 2026, recognising her outstanding achievements as an international all-rounder and her lasting contribution to women’s cricket. Sthalekar is among seven sporting greats recognised this year, joining an illustrious group whose achievements have helped shape Australian sport. Her induction […]
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Indian-origin volunteer firefighter Brijal Parikh has been recognised for 10 years of dedicated service with the Pakenham Fire Brigade in Victoria, receiving a 10 Years of Service Award at the brigade’s annual dinner and awards night. The milestone celebrates a decade of volunteering, teamwork and community involvement, highlighting the important role volunteer firefighters play in […]
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