Sydney Festival’s 50th anniversary program (8–25 January 2026) marks a powerful step into the future-one shaped not only by global innovation and local storytelling but also by the rising influence of South Asian artistry on the world stage. As the festival unveils its most ambitious lineup yet, two standout events centre the creativity, cultural dialogue […]
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Three local Parramatta libraries have become the first in Australia to adopt new forms of artificial intelligence (AI), hosting AI Tutor Robots to teach kids. The ABii Smart Tutor Robot is designed to help children aged 3-11 with STEM, reading and writing skills and is available to use for free at Epping, Wentworth Point and […]
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In a significant shake-up for regional Australian politics, Gurmesh Singh has been elected unopposed as leader of the New South Wales National Party, replacing Dugald Saunders after his sudden resignation. The leadership vote held on Tuesday saw Singh confirmed along with Kevin Anderson as deputy leader. Singh, the Member of Parliament for Coffs Harbour since […]
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Metricon hosted a vibrant and culturally rich Diwali celebration at its showstopping Doulton 56 display home in Burwood East, Melbourne, bringing together more than 80 VIP guests and community members for an evening of festivity, flavour, and cultural connection. The exclusive event featured MasterChef Australia 2021 winner Justin Narayan as special guest, who led an […]
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The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has launched its multicultural Community Champions program, welcoming more than 200 community leaders to help bring the excitement, colour and cultural pride of Asia’s most prestigious women’s football tournament to life. Designed to deepen engagement with the tournament’s participating nations, Community Champions are empowered to help increase awareness […]
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The Minns Labor Government and the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) are investing $15.6 million to deliver life-changing opportunities for young people living in regional and remote NSW. This funding commitment will provide young people experiencing the pressures of societal challenges and disadvantage access to PCYC’s youth programs. PCYC currently delivers different programs into 22 […]
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Young siblings in out-of-home care now have a new place to call home after the opening of the fifth Waratah Care Cottage in Sydney’s south-west. This latest cottage is the fifth in a series of publicly owned care homes for children set up by the Minns Labor Government as part of landmark reforms to out-of-home […]
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Indo-Fijian powerlifter Varun Vimlesh Lal has delivered a landmark moment for Australian sport after securing four medals at the World Powerlifting Championships held in Durban, South Africa. His achievement has not only placed him among the rising stars of the sport but also highlighted the growing strength of multicultural representation in Team Australia. Lal’s journey […]
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In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Australia and Indonesia announced a landmark agreement titled the Treaty on Common Security, marking a major upgrade in their strategic partnership. The announcement came during Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto’s first state visit to Australia, alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday aboard the naval base at Garden Island in […]
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Designs for the Liverpool to Airport Transit Corridor, Fifteenth Avenue Project have been released for public feedback, as planning and design work continues on this critical road connection in Sydney’s west. The designs, which outline the local access and movement changes, show how the community will safely access, travel on and move around Fifteenth Avenue […]
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