For Perth-based composer and sarod player Avra Banerjee, music is more than artistic expression-it is a way of connecting cultures, traditions and audiences. That vision is reflected in his latest original release, Unche Pahado, a contemporary Hindi folk-inspired pop song celebrating the beauty and spirit of India’s mountain landscapes. Banerjee plans to submit the song for […]
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Australia’s Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit to Australia, describing the relationship between the two nations as one built on shared democratic values, economic cooperation and a commitment to a prosperous future. In a statement released following his meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Taylor said it […]
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A Melbourne family and the wider Indian-Australian community are grieving the devastating loss of 39-year-old mother of two Lavanya Achanta, who was found dead inside her home in Vermont, in Melbourne’s east. Emergency services were called to the Delatite Court property shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, 7 July, following reports that a woman had been […]
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Melbourne for a landmark three-day visit, marking another significant chapter in the rapidly expanding Australia-India relationship. The visit centres on the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit, where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Modi are expected to unveil new initiatives across trade, defence, critical minerals, clean energy, […]
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Australia for a three-day official visit, where he will hold high-level talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, meet political and business leaders, and engage with the Indian-Australian community. The visit comes at a pivotal time in Australia–India relations, with both countries looking to deepen […]
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Internationally acclaimed Indian-origin contemporary artist Bharti Kher has been commissioned to create a landmark public artwork for Powerhouse Parramatta, marking one of the most significant public art commissions in Western Sydney’s history. The monumental sculpture will become a permanent feature at the entrance of the highly anticipated museum, celebrating Parramatta’s cultural diversity while recognising the […]
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Australia’s vibrant Indian performing arts community has been recognised through the launch of Crafting Passion Through Dance, the fourth coffee table book by community historian and author Harmohan Singh Walia. Unveiled in Sydney, the publication pays tribute to the dedication of dance teachers, students and cultural organisations that have helped preserve Indian classical and contemporary […]
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An award-winning Australian short film exploring identity, culture and the origins of yoga is finding a new global audience after being released free on YouTube to mark International Yoga Day 2026. Titled Namaste Yoga, the film has already earned critical acclaim across Australia and internationally, with audiences praising its heartfelt storytelling and thought-provoking message. Written […]
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly defended Australia’s multicultural identity, rejecting suggestions that the country should move towards a more culturally uniform society. Speaking during a multicultural community event in Melbourne, Albanese reaffirmed that Australia’s diversity remains one of its greatest strengths and a defining feature of the nation’s success. Addressing community leaders, cultural organisations […]
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A simple T-shirt worn by a young Indian migrant at his Australian citizenship ceremony has captured hearts across the country, turning a proud personal milestone into a celebration of Australia’s multicultural identity. The now-viral image features the newly naturalised Australian proudly wearing a shirt emblazoned with the words “Upgraded to Aussie Citizenship”, a light-hearted message […]
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