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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The global mountaineering community is mourning the loss of one of its greatest modern pioneers after renowned Nepali climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja was confirmed among those killed in a devastating avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. The tragedy, which claimed the lives of 11 climbers, has been described as one of the deadliest mountaineering disasters to […]
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Blacktown Showground became a vibrant centre of devotion, culture and community on 19 July 2026 as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate the annual Sydney Ratha Yatra, organised by the Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney and supported by organizations like the Hindu Swayam Sewavak sangh and YUVA The day-long festival, dedicated to Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balabhadra and […]
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Australia has recorded the sharpest rise in antisemitic incidents among the world’s largest Jewish diaspora nations, according to a major international report that has raised fresh concerns about the growing prevalence of anti-Jewish hate across the country. The findings come from the J7 Annual Report on Antisemitism, released by the American Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and […]
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Australian athletics continues to benefit from the growing contribution of young athletes from diverse backgrounds, with Indian-origin pole vaulter Khushnoor Rangi earning selection to represent Australia at the 2026 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in the United States. The talented Victorian athlete has been named in Australia’s largest-ever World U20 squad, marking a significant milestone in […]
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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney has officially opened its first-ever campus in India, marking a major milestone in both the university’s history and the growing Australia-India education partnership. Located in Bengaluru, India’s technology and innovation capital, the new campus will welcome its inaugural cohort of students when classes commence on 10 August […]
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More than 1,000 women leaders from across the globe have come together to discuss some of the world’s most pressing challenges at the Global Women’s Peace Forum, highlighting the growing role of women in shaping sustainable peace and inclusive communities. Hosted by the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), the two-day online forum brought together 1,067 […]
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An ordinary day behind the wheel turned into an unforgettable experience for Indian-origin Uber driver Pardeep Singh when he discovered that his next passenger was none other than Hollywood superstar Chris Hemsworth. The Gold Coast-based rideshare driver recently picked up the Australian actor, best known worldwide for playing Marvel’s God of Thunder, Thor, leaving him […]
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A devastating fire has destroyed Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, leaving South Australia’s Sikh community mourning the loss of one of its important religious and cultural institutions. The blaze, which tore through the Virginia-based gurudwara late on Sunday night, caused extensive damage to the building and has prompted an investigation into its cause. […]
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Licensed venues and event organisers across New South Wales now have access to a new multilingual educational resource designed to make understanding liquor laws easier and more accessible. Liquor & Gaming NSW has launched a series of short animated instructional videos aimed at helping businesses that sell or supply alcohol better understand their legal obligations […]
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