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Chinese and Indians don’t need Netflix to retrofit Australian classics – We need our own stories on screen

Australia has an extraordinary number of untold stories: the Indian hawkers, merchants, sailors, students and families who built connections with Australia long before today's multiculturalism; the friendships, tensions and exchanges between communities in the colonial era.

“Person of interest”: Punjabi popstar Karan Aujla’s Australia tour postponed after visa delay over alleged mistaken identity

Aujla’s full name is Jaskaran Singh Aujla, raising concerns among his representatives that he may have been confused with the Ontario man.

SAISH to celebrate Deepavali with Community Excellence Awards

SAISH (Sydney Australians of Indian Subcontinental Heritage) will hold its annual Deepavali celebration in Sydney on 31 October 2026, bringing together community members to...

Indian superstar Mohanlal’s Sydney show cancelled after Australian visa delay

“I am taking all the blame on myself. I am telling you that it is my fault. I am very sorry about it."

“Doesn’t meet the pub test”: ABC apologises to Gina Rinehart over violent satire segment

The controversy centred on a short film created by contestant Kate McGuinness for the program, which included a fictional scenario involving Mrs Rinehart and graphic references to violence.

Do you know a community champion? NSW calls for nominations for 2026 Local Government Women’s Awards

Now in their 19th year, the awards celebrate outstanding women working in local government whose leadership, dedication and public service have helped strengthen communities across the state.

India’s Bhajan Jamming initiative strikes a chord with Fiji’s youth and diaspora

The initiative was inspired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Bhajan Clubbing", which encourages innovative and contemporary ways of engaging young people with India's centuries-old devotional traditions.

Indian-origin Uber driver Pardeep Singh picks up Aussie ‘God of Thunder’ Chris Hemsworth in Gold Coast surprise ride

For Singh, the experience was a once-in-a-lifetime memory — a routine day of driving transformed into a brush with one of Hollywood’s biggest names.

Pankaj Tripathi to receive ‘Artist of Distinction’ honour at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026

“This recognition celebrates not only his remarkable body of work but also his immense contribution to storytelling that resonates with audiences across the world."

Fiji urged to block online pornography as authorities link explicit content to child sexual abuse

The proposal was raised during a recent community consultation in Nasoso, Nadi, where residents and police argued that stronger internet restrictions could help protect vulnerable children from sexual abuse within their own homes.

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Prime Minister Albanese praises 500,000 home batteries as ‘great Australian story’

Speaking in Castle Hill, Sydney, on Friday, Mr Albanese said 507,651 home batteries had been installed under the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program since July last year.

The Second Independence

For Aware Super, that means helping members understand, access and safeguard their super at the moments and life stages that matter — from a first job and family milestones to supporting loved ones overseas, buying a first home and planning well before retirement.

Former Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan quits politics after 27 years, vows to leave parliament ‘a proud Labor woman’

Ms Allan, who became Victoria's 49th premier in September 2023 after Daniel Andrews' resignation, said she was proud of what had been achieved in Bendigo during her time as its representative.
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