In Soul Climate, Baranay’s narrator peruses that memoir and other writings, wondering what else Halide might have seen, remembered, or reflected upon.

Space engineer Katherine Bennell-Pegg, named SA Australian of the Year, has become the first astronaut to qualify under Australia’s space program — a milestone she hopes will open doors for others to follow.

For Australia, bringing Songlines to India represents a deepening of cultural links with a country whose civilisational heritage also stretches back millennia.

Symphonic Hues, celebrated the artistry of crochet by evoking the warmth and nostalgia of handmade creations reminiscent of past generations.

Previous Miss Universe Australia winners, including Francesca Hung, Priya Serrao, and Maria Thattil, all faced racist abuse questioning their legitimacy as “real Australians”.

“The Raaga Hansadhwani carries such positivity and joy, and it felt beautiful to share that energy with the community during the Festival of Lights.”

Indian music acts have been recording sustained traction in Australia, with multiple concerts selling out large venues across cities.

“The book deals with a lot of critical issues impacting on the Pacific, and is expanded a lot and quite different from the last edition in 2015.”

Bill Gates appears via video call with the beloved matriarch Tulsi Virani, played by Smriti Irani, who has returned to television after a 12-year hiatus.

Flagged off from INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam, on 19 September, the 13-member expedition — including two women officers — reached the summit of the tallest peak in the Bandarpoonch Massif, also known as Kala Nag.