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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The Premier of NSW, The Hon. Chris Minns MP, told the annual Children’s Festival crowd in Padstow, Sydney on Sunday that he didn’t think we needed to be a monoculture. “I don’t think it would be good for Australia – as long as you love Australia, you are loyal to Australia with respect for the […]
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Dawoodi Bohra communities across six Australian cities have joined forces with food rescue organisation OzHarvest to support people experiencing food insecurity, contributing almost two tonnes of food and preparing 350 fresh meals through a nationwide community initiative. The campaign was organised through Project Rise, the Dawoodi Bohra community’s social welfare initiative, with volunteers in Adelaide, […]
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Eight Australians were honoured for leadership, professional achievement and selfless service as more than 300 guests celebrated a community contributing an estimated $15.5 billion annually to Australia’s economy. Seven prominent federal and state parliamentary representatives from across the political spectrum gathered at Shangri-La Sydney on Saturday, 29 August, for the sold-out third Australian Sikh Awards […]
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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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Campbelltown has welcomed a new Deputy Mayor, with Councillor Masood Chowdhury elected to the position following a closely watched council meeting that drew strong support from members of the local Bangladeshi community. Cr Chowdhury was elected Deputy Mayor after councillors voted during an extraordinary meeting on 1 September. His appointment marks his first term in […]
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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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Dr Ram Mohan has been recognised as the Volunteer of the Year at the 2026 Multicultural Queensland Awards, highlighting more than 15 years of service, mentorship and community leadership across the state. The honour was presented at a ceremony at the Logan Entertainment Centre on 28 August as part of Multicultural Queensland Month. The annual […]
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Australian artist Peter Drew, whose distinctive AUSSIE posters have become one of the country’s most recognisable public art projects, will bring the series together in a free outdoor exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum from 28 August 2026. Presented at the museum’s Wharf 7 forecourt, the exhibition, titled AUSSIES, invites visitors to reflect on Australian identity, belonging and the migration stories that […]
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More than 1,200 Victorians from across the state gathered at the 2026 Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner on Saturday, 22 August, for an evening celebrating diversity, belonging and the cultural stories that continue to shape Victoria. Proudly hosted by the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the annual gala brought together community leaders, volunteers, political […]
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