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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Sydney’s Nepalese community came together in a powerful celebration of culture, connection and resilience as Teej Mahotsav 2026 transformed Burwood Park into a vibrant showcase of Nepalese music, dance and tradition. Organised by the Nepalese Hindu Society of Australia, the festival attracted thousands of people from the Nepalese and wider Australian communities on 14 September. […]
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The Premier of NSW, The Hon. Chris Minns MP, told the annual Children’s Festival crowd in Padstow, Sydney on Sunday that he didn’t think we needed to be a monoculture. “I don’t think it would be good for Australia – as long as you love Australia, you are loyal to Australia with respect for the […]
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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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I recently had the privilege of attending The Colebee After Hours: Stories of Culture, Creativity and Connection, following an invitation from filmmaker Emie Roy. Held at the picturesque Colebee Centre in the heart of Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside, the Celebration of India event in an intimate setting brought the Indian community together through short films, live […]
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Queensland’s multicultural communities and the organisations helping build connection, belonging and participation across the state were recognised at the 2026 Celebrating Multicultural Communities Reception at Queensland Parliament House. More than 350 people attended the reception, with approximately 180 community organisations represented at the event, held as part of Multicultural Queensland Month. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli MP and Minister for Multiculturalism Fiona Simpson MP thanked […]
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Brisbane’s South Bank was filled with colour, music and community spirit as thousands of people came together for the 2026 LUMINOUS Lantern Parade. Held on Friday, 31 July, the annual parade brought families, community organisations, cultural groups and newly arrived Queenslanders together to celebrate the many cultures and traditions that contribute to the state’s identity. […]
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Sydney | 3 July 2026 The Association of Haryanvis in Australia (AHA) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day with a spectacular evening of music, dance and cultural exchange as Multicultural Saanjh 2026 brought together communities from India, Nepal, Thailand and across multicultural Australia under one roof. Hosted at the Roselea Community Centre, Beecroft, the event showcased […]
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What happens when Indian eyes try to decode Australian culture? The answer, according to the creators of How To Talk Australians, is plenty of laughter and a deeper understanding of the quirks that make both countries unique. More than a decade after the original online series became a viral sensation, How To Talk Australians has […]
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As a busy Muslim migrant woman living in Australia, I carry two identities close to my heart, my faith and my adopted homeland. When my family and I first decided to migrate, we carried countless dreams with us. We imagined a peaceful life in a safe and clean environment, quality education for our children, reliable […]
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