These awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate those who have played a pivotal role in enhancing Australia’s relationships with Asia, particularly from Australia’s Asian communities.
The exhibition brings to life Australia’s ancient songlines—oral traditions passed down through 65,000 years by First Nations people to map histories, tribal routes, and ecological knowledge essential for survival in the Australian outback.
The new records were set across 55 ghats along the Saryu River, including the famous Ram ki Paidi, where drones were deployed to accurately count the diyas.
Sticky’s Diwali sweets feature vibrant colours and delicate lamp patterns that pay homage to the celebration of light and prosperity, while adding a modern twist.
Celebrated in different corners of the world, each festival holds deep significance, yet the convergence of these two on the same night invites communities to navigate how to respectfully balance both.
Designers from around the world, including those representing First Nations and diverse Australian communities, showcased their craftsmanship through garments that reflected both heritage and contemporary creativity.
Ramadan was regularly featured in media outlets such as Al Jazeera, BBC, and other international platforms and was named by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers!
Speaking in Canberra on Friday, Albanese said Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a Category 4 system, was impacting the West Pilbara and Gascoyne coasts, while parts of northern Australia were still recovering from recent flooding.
It forms part of the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program, which funds projects aimed at improving safety, wellbeing and social inclusion for international students living in the state.
