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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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has marked India’s 80th Independence Day by recognising the country’s remarkable transformation since 1947 and the significant contribution of Australians with Indian heritage. His message highlighted the growing importance of the Australia–India relationship while celebrating the achievements of a community that has become an increasingly influential part of Australian society. Taylor […]
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A street sign in regional Victoria is drawing attention to an extraordinary historical connection stretching more than 180 years and thousands of kilometres – from the battlefields of Punjab to Shepparton. A Punjabi-language video filmed in Shepparton has recently brought renewed attention to Sobraon Street, raising an intriguing question: how did the name of a place […]
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For Gaurav Upadhyay, being a global Indian is not defined by a straight line between cities, careers, countries or milestones. His journey has instead been shaped by a collection of experiences across technology, leadership, poetry, creativity and human connection. A technology leader at Adobe, Gaurav has built a professional career focused on helping organisations create […]
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Melbourne has left a strong impression on Victoria’s Indian-Australian community, with thousands gathering to welcome the visiting leader and celebrate the deepening relationship between Australia and India. The Melbourne appearance brought together members of Australia’s Indian diaspora from across Victoria, turning the occasion into a major community gathering […]
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