This year's winners and finalists highlighted the wide-ranging impact and leadership of Asian‑Australians across multiple sectors, reflecting both professional excellence and contributions to the broader community.

PM Albanese said Australia was “proud to work with Türkiye, a country with whom we share a long history”, to deliver a COP that elevates the Pacific’s voice.

Barrett warned that Australia’s ongoing demand for illicit commodities — even amid cost-of-living pressures — was placing “significant pressure in our suburbs” and driving organised crime to use Pacific transit routes.

Both have played central roles in mentoring emerging scientists, leading collaborative regional projects, and driving research that supports sustainable development

Half of all respondents said monitoring was now high or very high, and more than half felt such scrutiny harmed their well-being.

As the plume travelled eastward across the Red Sea into the airspace above Yemen and Oman, upper-level winds carried ash into flight paths used by airlines linking East Africa with the Middle East, Europe, and India.

The festival will also host the Southern Hemisphere debut of Cake Picnic on 21 March, an international sensation built on the simple rule: no cake, no entry.

Emergency WA remains the State’s most trusted platform for emergency updates, recording more than 37 million page views in the past year and over 139 million since its 2016 launch.

Speakers discussed how Indian-origin academics, who often have strong professional and cultural links with both countries, can help design and lead new models of joint work.

Known for his athletic build, good looks, and enduring charm, he played a wide range of roles—from romantic leads to action heroes including the iconic Veeru in the cult classic Sholay.