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Five Indian artists headline international line-up at Sculpture by the Sea 2026

The 21st edition of the exhibition has transformed Cottesloe Beach into a sprawling outdoor gallery, featuring 70 sculptures by artists from eight countries.

Repatriation or political theatre? How the return of stolen artefacts can distort history

The decision to return the Cham artefacts to Cambodia, and to exclude Vietnam and Laos, highlights how contemporary politics shape our understanding of cultural heritage.

The untold story of India’s Madhubani artist Padma Shri Dulari Devi

During the Union Budget session, India's finance minister wore a Madhubani saree gifted by Padma Shri Dulari Devi, showcasing Bihar’s cultural heritage on the national stage.

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.

Indo-Fijian women break barriers in sport through art and activism in powerful new book

“This autoethnography is not just a personal story—it’s a call to recognise the complex, intersectional realities that shape Indo-Fijian women’s relationships with sport."

Remakes, reboots, and revenues: Is art dying for profit?

As studios continue to prioritise profit over originality, the future of artistic expression remains uncertain.

Australian Aboriginal and Indian Bhil artists create magic on Mumbai’s walls

United by the language of symbols and patterns, the mural explores deep-rooted themes of connection, resilience, and creation.

Australia’s indigenous storytelling exhibition ‘Walking through a Songline’ brings joy to Kolkata

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.

Immersive artwork brings Punjabi heritage to life in Melbourne

Indian artistic duo Thukral & Tagra have made waves with their exploration of migration, consumer culture, and Indian identity.

Bengaluru textile artist brings warmth to Melbourne winter

Kaimurai, known for his exquisite indigo paintings on khadi cloth, will be creating new works and sharing his rich expertise with ATW’s weavers and dyers, as well as the local creative community.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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