Ghosts, Giggles & Grief: Tenader Katha hits Dandedong this Sept
In a darkened auditorium in Dandenong this September, the living will gather to meet the dead. But not in the way you think.
Actomania, Melbourne’s...
Mehmeh’s grandson makes theatre from her chicken curry
For Australian singer-songwriter and theatre-maker Josh Hinton, chicken curry is more than just a meal—and we’ll tell you why later. What’s also exciting is...
Sam Goraya’s Journey: Kundalini awakening and gay pride
In Melbourne’s burgeoning multicultural arts scene, Sam Goraya is no stranger. It was during the pandemic that he premiered Kundalini (more on that later)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...