Australia and India have continued to deepen their military relationship with the 13th round of Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, bringing senior military officials together for discussions on strengthening defence cooperation and expanding engagement between the two armies. The three-day talks were held from September 28 to 30 and focused on areas of mutual […]
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Festive shopping, cultural heritage and women’s entrepreneurship came together at Ethnic Bazaar Australia’s Dussehra Exhibition 2026, held at The Granville Centre in Sydney on Saturday, 26 September. According to the event recap, more than 500 visitors attended throughout the day, exploring a colourful marketplace of ethnic clothing, jewellery, artwork, gifts and authentic desi food. Running […]
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From the halls of Queensland Parliament to the waters of Sydney Harbour, the 2026 IABCA Australia Immersion Week brought together business, government and community leaders for a journey through enterprise, culture, sport and shared ambition. Held from 22 to 26 September across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, the five-day program encompassed seven experiences, combining […]
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Indian airline captain Smit Machchhar has received widespread praise after surviving a serious cockpit attack aboard a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, with his actions helping passengers and crew regain control of the aircraft during a dramatic mid-air emergency. Machchhar was the captain of Flydubai flight FZ1073, which departed Dubai International Airport […]
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September has brought new leadership responsibilities for four South Asian councillors across Sydney, with Sandy Reddy elected Mayor of Strathfield and Shweta Deshpande, Masood Chowdhury and Eliza Rahman elected deputy mayors in Ryde, Campbelltown and Camden respectively. The appointments bring Indian and Bangladeshi Australian representation into prominent civic roles. For the communities celebrating these achievements, […]
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A new organization aimed at bringing multicultural communities, businesses, government and industry closer together has officially launched in Parramatta, creating a new platform for collaboration, mentoring and economic participation across New South Wales. The Australian Multicultural Community & Business Chamber (AMCBC) was formally launched in Parramatta on 25 September 2026, bringing together small business owners, […]
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Western Sydney author, entrepreneur and cultural intelligence advocate Anu Bedi has launched two new books examining the changing relationship between culture, identity, leadership and belonging in contemporary Australia. Bedi unveiled SHIFT! The CQ Advantage – Why Cultural Intelligence is the New Leadership Superpower and Beyond Monoculture: Oneness Without Sameness at the Future of Leadership Forum […]
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Dr Sujatha Shanmugasundaram, widely known as Dr Suja Shan, has been recognised with the 2026 ACT Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award for more than 35 years of contribution to nursing education, research, clinical practice, professional leadership and community advocacy. The award was presented as part of the 2026 ACT Women’s Awards, which recognise women and gender-diverse […]
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The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) has concluded its 2026 International Women’s Peace Conference in Cheongju, Republic of Korea, bringing together approximately 800 women leaders and representatives from 31 countries to examine how women’s everyday experiences can contribute to peacebuilding and global governance. Held at the Enford Hotel on September 17–18, the conference was organised […]
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Australia has announced a 14-player squad for its upcoming NRMA Insurance Women’s International Series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, marking the national team’s return to international cricket following its historic seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup triumph. Captain Sophie Molineux has been selected for both the ODI and T20I squads, although her participation will remain […]
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