How Sury Soni is building community, one conversation at a time
Every Wednesday at 9 pm, as Victoria winds down, Sury Soni logs on. For one hour, his computer screen becomes a window into a...
Voices of Indian Australians: Racism, belonging, and challenge
A loud debate about migration is happening in Australia. It spills from news reports and political speeches into quiet conversations and noisy social media...
SAATHI’s Diwali market in Hampton Park where small hopes will come alive
On 5 October, Arthur Wren Hall in Hampton Park will be bright with saris and jewellery, alive with the smell of spiced food, and...
Talking to Strangers and Loving It: Resham George’s exchange life
When Resham George landed at Melbourne Airport in July, the first thing that struck her was how diverse it is. “Just standing in line,...
The Lucky Country: One Indian-Aussie woman’s musical hug for the Nation
Vidya Makan’s story begins with her Indian roots and a South African connection that shaped her early life. Born in Queensland to Gujarati parents...
Can a historic face remind Australia of its true story?
On 31 August, thousands joined Adelaide’s Rundle Park for a nationwide protest against immigration, their chants focused on housing, cost of living, and what...
Melbourne women set to create history with Mega Thiruvathira for Onam
This Onam, Melbourne will echo with the rhythm of tradition as nearly 200 women take the stage for the Mega Thiruvathira at Springvale Town...
Multicultural communities a key focus as Australian drowning rates soar 27%
Australia's National Drowning Report 2025 has revealed an alarming 27 per cent rise in drowning deaths against the 10-year average, with 357 lives lost...
Bringing Biloela Home: A story of detention, determination & the stage
The story of Nadesalingam Murugappan and Priya Nadesalingam, along with their Australian-born daughters, Kopika and Tharnicaa, captured the nation’s attention when the family, after...
A Film, a Child, and a Radical Dream: How Manipur’s story reaches Melbourne
At the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, amid the star wattage of Bollywood’s best-known names, the centrepiece is unexpectedly modest: Boong, a film from...