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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August 2026 Edition of Desi Australia Digital Magazine Click on the below image to read the Complete Edition Celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day with Desi Australia’s August 2026 Special Edition, Rooted in India, Growing in Australia. This special edition celebrates Indian Australian identity, heritage, achievements and community, featuring inspiring stories of belonging, culture, innovation, arts, […]
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Twenty-one outstanding Australians have been named as finalists for the 2026 Australian Sikh Awards for Excellence, recognising their achievements, leadership and contribution to communities across the country. The national awards, established by Sikh Youth Australia in 2023, celebrate members of the Sikh community who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen fields while contributing to Australia’s […]
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Brisbane’s South Bank was filled with colour, music and community spirit as thousands of people came together for the 2026 LUMINOUS Lantern Parade. Held on Friday, 31 July, the annual parade brought families, community organisations, cultural groups and newly arrived Queenslanders together to celebrate the many cultures and traditions that contribute to the state’s identity. […]
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NSW cricketers recently experienced the rich cultural heritage of Woolgoolga during a visit to the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple and the Woolgoolga Sikh Museum. The visit, held on Thursday, 30 July, included NSW players Jack Edwards, Lauren Cheatle, Frankie Nicklin and Lachlan Shaw, who were accompanied by local community representative Taj Dosanjh. The experience was […]
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Australia’s Mango Mela multicultural celebration expanded beyond Sydney in 2026, with events held across Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra to promote cultural diversity, social harmony and the growing popularity of Pakistani mangoes. The series began at Fairfield Showground in Western Sydney on 12 July, where organisers recorded an extraordinary crowd of approximately 60,000 people-double the 30,000 […]
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Australia’s men’s artistic gymnastics team has created history at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming its first team medal since the Delhi 2010 Games. Among the athletes leading the historic achievement is Indian-origin teenager Ritam Malik, whose remarkable journey is inspiring a new generation of young Australian gymnasts. The Australian men’s team secured the bronze […]
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In a powerful display of compassion and selfless service, Delhi’s iconic Gurdwara Bangla Sahib provided shelter and assistance to injured protesters, stranded commuters and journalists during recent unrest in the national capital. The humanitarian response has once again highlighted the Sikh tradition of sewa-serving humanity without discrimination. As clashes and disruptions unfolded in parts of […]
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