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City of Parramatta has been recognised as a Gold Partner of Sustainability Advantage, the first council in Sydney to reach this status, setting the benchmark for outstanding leadership and achievements in environmental practices. The program, delivered by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy and the Environment and Water (DCEEW), supports medium to large organisations on initiatives that make a positive impact to the community. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said Council’s environmental initiatives make sure the community and environment remains top of mind. “We’re proud to set the gold standard in sustainability, not only within our…
Highlighting the occasion, Mr. Avneesh Gupta shared, “15th April marked a significant milestone for Dubai-based BNW Developments as the company hosted its Office Pooja at its upcoming Sydney office in Bella Vista. Reflecting on the significance of the event, Mr. Rahul noted, “The evening symbolised the formal commencement of our Australian presence and our continued expansion from the UAE into key international markets.” Providing further insight into the company’s vision, Mr. Rakesh Bhutani stated, “BNW Developments is a leading luxury real estate developer based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, with multiple landmark projects launched in collaboration with one of the…
I had not planned to spend my Sunday noon inside a jail and that too , at the red colour Alipore Jail. Now, it is a museum in the Indian city of Kolkata. But then again, very little in Kolkata goes according to plan, and the city has long since, taught me to be grateful for that. Alipore Jail Museum is where Aurobindo Ghose spent his time with many other freedom fighters who wanted to free Indians from the shackles of British Empire and its cruelty. Cruelty that turned the subcontinent into age of darkness while few foreign artists from…
When the Australian High Commission’s Facebook page recently announced that Melbourne-based artist Abhijit Pal’s exhibition was on display at Kingston Arts, Moorabbin, it felt like an invitation into a world where photographs speak softly through thread. The exhibition, currently showing at Kingston Arts, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, is not simply a display of photographs. It is a deeply personal body of work where memory, imagination, and storytelling are literally stitched onto images. Pal’s work stands apart because it blends photography with Bengal’s traditional Kantha embroidery and Bengali text. The result is both visually striking and emotionally intimate. Each piece feels almost…
History‑making trailblazer and youth support worker, Elyse Sene-Lefao has been crowned the 2026 winner of the Rising Women of Western Sydney Scholarship at an International Women’s Day event held at Parramatta Town Hall this morning. The 25-year-old former fitness trainer was the first Australian-Samoan female to conquer the UTA100 run and is the founder of the Elyse Sene-Lefao Run Club (ESRC) which provides a safe space for people to run together in Western Sydney. Taking the reign from Kirstene Ciappara, last year’s inaugural winner, Sene-Lefao said the scholarship will help her reach her goal of coaching and inspiring people of…
Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Dr Andrew Charlton, will visit India to attend the AI Impact Summit. Assistant Minister Charlton will use the Summit to reinforce Australia’s commitment to ensuring AI is deployed in our national interest and for the benefit of Australians. The Assistant Minister will deliver a speech on the importance of elevating the voice of workers as the adoption of AI gains pace. He will also promote Australia as a partner of choice for investment in sustainable AI infrastructure and safe, inclusive AI innovation. The Summit is the world’s premier AI forum, bringing…
Tracktouch, founded by acclaimed filmmaker Dave Sidhu in 2012, a respected creative voice in the Indian Australian community, successfully hosted the Australian Premiere of Bhole Ki Bhool (Pilot) at Reading Cinemas Auburn, Sydney. Indian‐Australian cinema has experienced a significant rise in visibility and appreciation in recent years, not only within Australia but across global diaspora communities. With audiences increasingly embracing culturally rich storytelling, the premiere of Bhole Ki Bhool stands as a testament to this growing momentum and the expanding reach of South Asian narratives worldwide. The premiere event brought together a vibrant audience, community leaders, media representatives, and supporters…
Steve Waugh takes ownership of the Amsterdam franchise, marking the Australian legend’s official return to the game and his first foray into T20 Edinburgh goes to former New Zealand internationals Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills. “The Big Show” Glenn Maxwell snaps up Belfast Sydney, Australia | 21st January, 2026 — European T20 Premier League (ETPL), officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), today announced the owners of its first three franchises at an international press conference in Sydney, staged against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The League confirmed Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast as…