Sydney Year 12 student Dhanya Vasanta has received the 2026 Dame Marie Bashir Peace Award, recognising her sustained contribution to literacy, volunteering, community service and youth engagement across Australia and beyond. Vasanta was presented with the award at NSW Parliament House in Sydney on 28 September as part of the annual awards organised by the […]
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From the halls of Queensland Parliament to the waters of Sydney Harbour, the 2026 IABCA Australia Immersion Week brought together business, government and community leaders for a journey through enterprise, culture, sport and shared ambition. Held from 22 to 26 September across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, the five-day program encompassed seven experiences, combining […]
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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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The Hills Shire has welcomed 44 new Australian citizens, celebrating their decision to make Australia their home during a special Australian Citizenship Day ceremony held at The Hills Shire Council Chambers on Thursday, 17 September 2026. Representing 14 different countries, the newest citizens formally pledged their commitment to Australia during the ceremony, marking an important […]
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A simple cap worn by Hyderabad-born cab driver Rehmat Pasha during one of Sydney’s darkest nights is set to become part of the historical record, preserving the story of a man who stepped towards danger to help people caught in the Bondi Beach attack. Pasha was working as a cab driver on 14 December 2025 […]
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A remarkable story connecting the Himalayan city of Dehradun with Australia’s country music heartland is set to reach cinemas, with NSW Premier Chris Minns announcing a new Australia-India feature film inspired by the extraordinary journey of musician Bobby Cash. The announcement was made at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi during a reception hosted […]
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A vibrant celebration of science, creativity and cultural diversity brought communities together in Lidcombe on Saturday, 22 August 2026, as Bandana Cultural School hosted its “Science, Visual & Performing Arts – A Multilingual Confluence 2026” at the S P Jain School of Global Management. The event was driven by the vision of Dr Tanima Banerjee, […]
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Three individuals and organisations making a meaningful contribution to inclusion, participation and community connection have been recognised through the Blacktown City Multicultural Awards. The 2026 recipients reflect the wide-ranging efforts taking place across a city of around 460,000 residents and more than 180 nationalities. This year’s honours recognise SydWest Multicultural Services, Ruvi Pooliyadde and Dr […]
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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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Australia is strengthening the expertise guiding its engagement with India, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong appointing Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Robin Khuda and Faz Pollard to the advisory board of the Centre for Australia-India Relations. Four existing members – Amrit Gill, Catriona Jackson, Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM and Amit Singh – have also been reappointed to […]
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