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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Four decades of partnership, shared achievement and a vision for stronger economic ties took centre stage at the Australia India Business Council’s anniversary celebration in Sydney. The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on 16 October 2026 – exactly 40 years after its foundation on 16 […]
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Avataa Tea brought a taste of India’s Nilgiri Hills to Sydney, celebrating its Australian launch at The Tea Room in the historic Queen Victoria Building. Desi Australia attended the occasion, which combined an interactive high tea, tea tastings and creative tea cocktails with the story of a family bringing its heritage to a new audience. […]
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Friendship, belonging and service to the community took centre stage at the inaugural Maitri Lecture, held at ABC Studios in Sydney on Thursday, 8 October 2026. Hosted by the Centre for Australia-India Relations in partnership with the ABC, the event featured renowned cardiologist and Heart of Australia founder Dr Rolf Gomes. The new lecture platform […]
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Community spirit and generosity took centre stage as GOPIO Sydney North West Chapter hosted its 17th annual Caring & Sharing event at Sapphire Function Centre, Auburn, on 19 September 2026. The evening brought together sponsors, volunteers, supporters and guests to celebrate seventeen years of friendship, compassion and charitable work, continuing the chapter’s commitment to helping […]
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding travel connections between Australia and India with the launch of new services to New Delhi and Mumbai via Manila, starting in December 2026. The expansion will provide Australian travellers with additional one-stop options to reach two of India’s major cultural and commercial centres. The airline plans to operate three weekly […]
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Community leaders, volunteers and organisations have been recognised at the 2026 ACT Multicultural Awards for their contributions to Canberra’s multicultural community. From cultural education and community leadership to volunteer broadcasting, this year’s recipients reflect the many ways individuals and organisations help strengthen connections across cultures. Ravi Krishnamurthy received the Lifetime Achievement Award, introduced to mark […]
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A joint community effort in South Australia has provided 100 freshly prepared meals to people experiencing hardship in the Port Adelaide area, bringing together Sikh organisations and volunteers to support a local community service. The initiative involved United Sikhs of South Australia, Australian Sikh Support and Gurudwara Sahib Modbury North, which worked together to prepare, […]
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CulturalPulse and NRMA Roadside Assistance have launched Every Trip Matters, a new culturally-led campaign designed to drive growth among Chinese and Indian Australian drivers across NSW and the ACT. Analysis of NRMA’s 3.6 million-strong membership base using CulturalPulse’s AskGenie audience intelligence technology found Chinese and Indian Australian drivers to be significantly under-represented in comparison to […]
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The Indian community in Canberra came together on Friday, 2 October 2026, to commemorate the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with a floral tribute at his statue in Glebe Park. The High Commission of India in Canberra organised the commemorative gathering at the Mahatma Gandhi Statue between 9am and 10am, inviting members of the […]
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