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From Village Rockstars 2 to Stree 2: See the Jaw‑Dropping Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Nomination List!

“These nominations underscore the creativity and innovation driving Indian content today—and we can’t wait to bring this incredible work to Australian screens.”

Sri Durga Temple gets ‘Om and Swastika’ installed at Bendigo’s The Great Stupa

From initial sketches to final fabrication, volunteers and artisans worked alongside Stupa staff to design and position the sculptures with sensitivity on the Stupa’s western precinct

Government launches Writing Australia to boost literary sector

The government has also consolidated Creative Partnerships into Creative Australia, creating one unified body to support government-funded, philanthropic and commercial sectors.

A new exhibition is a thoughtful examination of the lasting relationship between Asia and Australia

Almost 60 years after Harold Holt began dismantling the White Australia Policy, The Neighbour at the Gate exhibition explores the legacy of welcoming — and redefining — who belongs.

From pandemic tutor to food relief hero: Inspiring journey of ‘volunteering queen’ Ruchi Sharma

Beyond direct service delivery, Ms Sharma has shaped the Council’s multicultural strategy as a member of the Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee.

Exclusive: Aamir Khan set to sparkle at IFFM 2025 as chief guest -you won’t believe what’s planned!

All festival passes and event tickets are available at iffm.com.au. Early-bird packages sell out quickly—Melburnians are encouraged to secure their seats soon.

Pacific poet Selina Tusitala Marsh named first Commonwealth Laureate

One of Marsh’s most imaginative ideas is to create a “poetry quilt” — 56 squares representing each Commonwealth nation, each with lines from their poets.

Vividha Arts filling the growing demand for Hindi theatre in Australia

Set in contemporary Australian contexts, the plays explore themes of identity, success, relationships, and the complex negotiations involved in bicultural living.

Bollywood’s top four directors are heading to Melbourne, Here’s you chance to work with them

Ms Lange is particularly keen to involve Indian-Australian writers, actors and technicians from Melbourne’s growing creative community as expression of interest will open on July 15

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Indian diaspora earns over A$1 trillion annually, larger than most countries’ economies

The Indian diaspora’s combined earnings exceed the GDP of roughly 170 countries worldwide (2025 estimates).

Guramrit Sidhu pleads guilty to running $17 million cross-border drug empire between the United States and Canada

Prosecutors say he orchestrated a sophisticated cross-border operation responsible for moving hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine for distribution.

Premier Allan promises free midday power from October as households struggling now are told to wait

Households without solar, without batteries, without work-from-home flexibility, or without appliances they can schedule in the middle of the day, are being told the state’s renewable success will eventually trickle down to them, just not yet.
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