South Australia Police Joins Hindu Community in Raksha Bandhan Tribute to Public Service
Desi Australia August 31, 2026
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South Australia Police Joins Hindu Community in Raksha Bandhan Tribute to Public Service

South Australia Police has joined members of the Hindu community in marking Raksha Bandhan through a meaningful gesture recognising the people who protect and serve the community. The occasion brought cultural tradition and public service together, highlighting the growing relationship between police and South Australia’s diverse communities. Raksha Bandhan is traditionally associated with the bond […]

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South Australia Commits $200,000 to Help Nepal Flood Survivors
Desi Australia August 31, 2026
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South Australia Commits $200,000 to Help Nepal Flood Survivors

The South Australian Government has announced a $200,000 contribution to UNICEF Australia to support emergency relief operations following the devastating floods and landslides that have caused widespread destruction in Nepal. The funding will assist humanitarian efforts aimed at protecting children, supporting families and delivering essential supplies to communities affected by the disaster. The disaster struck […]

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Nepal Flood Disaster: Australia Expands Support as 41 Citizens Remain Unaccounted For
Desi Australia August 29, 2026
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Nepal Flood Disaster: Australia Expands Support as 41 Citizens Remain Unaccounted For

A devastating natural disaster across the Nepal-Tibet border has triggered an escalating search and humanitarian operation, with hundreds of lives lost and thousands of people still unaccounted for. Australia has increased its assistance to affected communities while authorities continue efforts to establish the whereabouts of Australians caught in the disaster. The Australian government initially confirmed […]

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WA Multicultural Community Opportunities: Jobs, Cultural Performances and Family Arts Vouchers
Desi Australia August 28, 2026
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WA Multicultural Community Opportunities: Jobs, Cultural Performances and Family Arts Vouchers

Western Australia’s multicultural communities have several new opportunities to connect, participate and access support, with initiatives currently open across employment, cultural performance and family arts activities. From a free jobs expo for culturally and linguistically diverse job seekers, to performance opportunities with the City of Perth and financial support for families to access arts and […]

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Anaya Bangar Cleared for Australian Women’s Cricket Pathway From 2027
Desi Australia August 28, 2026
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Anaya Bangar Cleared for Australian Women’s Cricket Pathway From 2027

Anaya Bangar, who previously represented Mumbai at age-group level, has received confirmation from Cricket Australia that she can pursue women’s cricket in Australia, opening a potential route towards the elite domestic game from March 2027. The decision follows an individual eligibility assessment and gives the cricketer an opportunity to resume competitive cricket after stepping away […]

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Peter Drew’s AUSSIE Exhibition Celebrates the Migrant Stories That Shaped Australia
Desi Australia August 27, 2026
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Peter Drew’s AUSSIE Exhibition Celebrates the Migrant Stories That Shaped Australia

Australian artist Peter Drew, whose distinctive AUSSIE posters have become one of the country’s most recognisable public art projects, will bring the series together in a free outdoor exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum from 28 August 2026. Presented at the museum’s Wharf 7 forecourt, the exhibition, titled AUSSIES, invites visitors to reflect on Australian identity, belonging and the migration stories that […]

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Nepal Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises as Border Communities Face Widespread Destruction
Desi Australia August 27, 2026
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Nepal Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises as Border Communities Face Widespread Destruction

A catastrophic flash flood has devastated communities along Nepal’s northern border with China, killing at least 162 people in Nepal and leaving hundreds more unaccounted for as rescue teams continue searching through areas cut off by destroyed roads, bridges and communications. The disaster struck on Wednesday, 26 August, after a sudden surge of water and […]

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