Mr Mishra has also been active in cultural and arts organisations, including leadership within Melbourne’s Hindustani classical music community, supporting performance, education and cultural preservation.

"I was assigned Australian at birth, but I identify as Indian."

His research highlighted how trade, migration and the spread of Buddhism facilitated the movement of words, ideas and cultural concepts across continents.

Director Supriya Guha highlighted a defining moment of the evening when Sandip Ray praised the production and said it deserved to be staged in Kolkata.

The Year 7 student from Cherrybrook published his first book, No Worries, Jason Will Be There!, at the age of 10 — a milestone that placed him among the youngest authors in Australia.

The A24 project, Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, has just wrapped filming at Docklands Studios Melbourne, employing more than 270 Victorians and engaging over 250 local businesses — highlighting the economic impact of high-profile productions choosing the state.

A colourful new mural celebrating the Australian-Indian community has transformed a stretch of western Sydney into a vibrant tribute to migration, culture and belonging. Spanning...

“Vishnu’s avatars are responsive, dynamic and shaped by the cultures and communities that embrace them – whether in centuries past or today.”

Teenagers in India began carrying small koala soft toys clipped to their pockets, turning the cuddly Australian animal into a symbol of youthful charm and romance.

The book is written by Andrea Baldwin and illustrated by Thu Huong Nguyen, and is available as a free e-book through the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, alongside a new online platform offering research, insights and practical resources for practitioners working with affected children.