Sydney’s Indian dining community has been shaken by a deadly gas leak at the popular Haveli restaurant in Riverstone, which left one person dead and seven others in hospital, including five police officers. Emergency services were called to the restaurant—on the corner of Garfield Road and Railway Terrace—just after 9am on Tuesday following reports of […]
In a powerful show of unity, the NSW Government has pledged unwavering support to the Indian Australian community following recent anti-immigration rallies and rising incidents of hate speech. Premier Chris Minns, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper and Joseph La Posta Multiculture NSW met with more than 40 Indian Australian leaders at a […]
The event, hosted by Vaishnav Sangh, showed how fasting unites communities through spirituality, self-discipline, and devotion. The Vaishnav Sangh of Sydney hosted an inspiring and educational event on “Fasting in Hinduism” at Vraj Haveli, Riverstone. The program attracted a large audience eager to deepen their understanding of fasting traditions in different faiths. The event, which […]
Live Easy Social, a heartwarming initiative by Scalabrini Communities, is transforming the lives of older adults across multicultural communities in South West Sydney—bringing people together through fun, friendship, and unforgettable experiences. Launched in September 2024, Live Easy Social has already welcomed over 165 seniors to 14 events, helping them reconnect with their community, build new […]
Parramatta, 22 July 2025 — Local community groups, not-for-profits, and social enterprises in the Parramatta area are being called to bring their big ideas to life, with the launch of the 2026 Community Grants Round by the City of Parramatta Council. With a total pool of $375,000 now available under the Annual Community Grants Program […]
Bankstown, one of Australia’s most vibrant multicultural communities, is gearing up for a delicious milestone as the Bankstown Bites Food Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary in style. With over 10,000 food lovers expected to attend, this year’s event promises a feast of flavours, fun, and festivities right in the heart of Western Sydney. In a […]
Western Sydney’s suburban shopping centres—once the heartbeats of community life—are about to take centre stage in a major exhibition by Powerhouse Parramatta, and they want your stories to help tell it. Powerhouse is inviting the public to share personal memories, photographs, and memorabilia from the 1970s to early 2000s, capturing the social and cultural essence […]
India’s rapidly rising wine industry is set to make a grand impression in Sydney this July as the Indian Wine Buyer–Seller Meet (IWBSM) brings ten of the India’s most innovative wine and mead producers to Australian shores. Curated by the Wine Growers Association of India (WineGAI) and supported by APEDA (Ministry of Commerce, Government of […]
Radhika (aka Sonnet) embodies resilience, determination, and extraordinary achievement. For the past three years, she has courageously battled a rare medical condition, Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) syndrome. This condition brought immense physical and emotional challenges, including frequent vomiting (30-40 times daily), significant weight loss, and numerous hospitalizations at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Despite these hurdles, […]
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon hosted a New Year’s Day reception at Kirribilli House, welcoming the Australian and Indian men’s cricket teams ahead of the NRMA Insurance Pink Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The fifth and final Test, starting January 3, 2025, will determine the series winner, with Australia leading […]