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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Indian-born former Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame for 2026, recognising her outstanding achievements as an international all-rounder and her lasting contribution to women’s cricket. Sthalekar is among seven sporting greats recognised this year, joining an illustrious group whose achievements have helped shape Australian sport. Her induction […]
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Indian-origin volunteer firefighter Brijal Parikh has been recognised for 10 years of dedicated service with the Pakenham Fire Brigade in Victoria, receiving a 10 Years of Service Award at the brigade’s annual dinner and awards night. The milestone celebrates a decade of volunteering, teamwork and community involvement, highlighting the important role volunteer firefighters play in […]
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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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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed the importance of migration and multiculturalism in shaping the nation’s identity, prosperity and social cohesion, telling a national conference that migrants are central to Australia’s economic strength and shared future. Addressing the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) National Conference at Parliament House in Canberra on […]
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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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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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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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Sometimes, the first sign that someone is struggling is not what they say. It is what they stop doing. They withdraw from friends. Stop attending community events. Lose interest in things they once enjoyed. Seem unusually tired, anxious, irritable or overwhelmed. For the people around them, recognising that change can be the first step towards […]
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