From Manipur to Melbourne, Cheiraoba brings community together
The Melbourne Manipuri community came together on Saturday to celebrate Cheiraoba at the Mount Waverley Community Centre, marking the Meitei New Year with warmth,...
Four in five Australians say kids should be off social media
Australia’s new age-based social media restrictions took effect this week, and the public mood appears clear. A national survey commissioned by Monash University shows...
More Than Food, It’s Community: Saravanaa Bhavan grows in Melbourne
For anyone who grew up with the scent of sizzling idlis, the gentle crackle of a freshly made dosa, or the deep, comforting richness...
A Celebration in Focus: BAV’s vibrant Saraswati Puja
Melbourne’s Bengali community came together in large numbers to celebrate Saraswati Puja, a festival dedicated to knowledge, art and learning, at the Glen Waverley...
From ANZACs to Indian soldiers, Melbourne remembers together
Melbourne marked ANZAC Day with dawn services, marches and quiet moments of reflection across the city, as communities gathered to honour those who served...
Brahmasri Samavedham Sanmukha Sarma’s Spiritual Discourses on “Nama Mahima” Inspire Brisbane Community
The Brisbane Indian community experienced an enriching spiritual gathering as Samavedham Shanmukha Sarma delivered discourses on the significance of “Nama Mahima” over two days,...
Parents prepare for new social media age rules as expert shares practical advice
Families across Australia are preparing for a major shift in how young people use social media, with a new minimum age requirement coming into...
Bengali New Year brings generations together in Melbourne
The Bengali Association Victoria (BAV) marked Poila Boisakh, the Bengali New Year, with a vibrant celebration on Sunday, drawing a full house and a...
Boishakhi Mela 2026 set for Werribee with community focus
Acommunity-led celebration marking the Bengali New Year is set to take place in Melbourne’s west, with organisers preparing an evening of cultural performances, food...
Bharatanatyam and Bibi Ji: Mother’s Day, two ways
This Mother’s Day, on 10 May, two members of Melbourne’s Indian community are offering distinct ways to celebrate: an evening of classical Bharatanatyam and...