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Parramatta Square has been recognised as one of the best managed public spaces in the region by winning the Place Governance award at the 2024 Place Leaders Asia Pacific Awards in Darwin overnight. One of the City’s iconic public spaces, Parramatta Square has transformed the central business district since opening in 2022 with several major organisations calling it home. It is the second time that Parramatta Square has won the Place Governance award, after winning the category in 2022 for the Parramatta Square Place Plan. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said the award win cements Parramatta Square…

It’s time to vote! South Australians can now vote online to help choose the next artist to have their name set in lights on Adelaide Festival Centre’s Walk of Fame, with 14 top performers from 2024 on the shortlist. Nominees include celebrated actress Miriam Margolyes for her Oh Miriam! Live! Tour, Singaporean actress and comedian Koh Chieng Mun for her performance in OzAsia Festival’s Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding, American jazz legend Herbie Hancock for his sold-out show Herbie Hancock, British actress Joanna Lumley for her two sold-out performances of Me & My Travels, and English actor and Monty Python member Eric Idle for his show Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,…

Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming film, The Bhootnii, has created massive buzz and has quickly become one of the most anticipated movies of 2025. Following the release of its thrilling trailer, the cast including Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari, Beyounick, and Aasif Khan arrived in Pune ahead of the release of the film. During their visit, the cast thrilled fans with a special meet, further fueling the excitement around the film. Their engaging conversations about the action horror comedy have only added to the anticipation for this big screen cinematic experience. Written and directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, The Bhootnii features Sanjay…

Andrew Charlton, today announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will contribute to the delivery of the Shree Vitraag Jain Community Centre. This $2 million election commitment will support the establishment of a multipurpose community and cultural centre in Girraween to support the current and future needs of the growing Jain Sydney community. The community centre will host a range of festivals, lectures, events and cultural celebrations. There will also be a library in addition to a stage with audio visual equipment and a commercial kitchen. This community centre will provide a spiritual and cultural home for the Jain community…

In Luxor, I stepped onto the red carpet, walking up the marble staircase in my dhoti, kurta, shawl, and jutti. This was no ordinary staircase—it had been graced by the likes of King Farouk of Egypt, Howard Carter, Jacqueline Kennedy, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Lady Diana of United Kingdom, Hollywood actor Richard Gere, and President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of Argentina. At the Royal Bar of the Winter Palace (now a Sofitel Hotel) in Luxor, the waiter greeted me with a polite “Monsieur, votre champagne.” Sitting in a corner near the towering window and enjoying…

Jai Shree Swaminarayan! Dear guests and respected friends, It is a privilege to join you here again at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj. I was pleased to last join you here with the NSW Premier, Chris Minns, for Ankut. That was a wondering celebration. As many here know, since the dawn of this new century, members of the Swaminarayan 2 migrated to Sydney to improve their lives, make Australia their home, and promote the teachings and message of Lord Shree Swaminarayan. More than a decade ago, the community first acquired land in Kings Park. And as a local member of Parliament,…

Renowned for his intense performances and larger-than-life screen presence, Sanjay Dutt is set to surprise audiences yet again with his upcoming movie The Bhootnii. Describing it as the perfect blend of horror and comedy, the actor opens up about what drew him to the project. With an intriguing mix of thrills, chills, and laughter, The Bhootnii promises to be a genre-defying entertainer. Sanjay Dutt in the movie essays the role of a ghostbuster for the very first time, and he has impressed the audiences massively in the recently launched trailer. He opens up about what made him give a nod…

Highlights Presented from Upcoming Theatrical Slate, Including Titles from Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures Surprise Appearances by Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges, Elle Fanning, Emma Mackey, Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Zoe Saldaña, Ke Huy Quan, and the Cast of Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” James L. Brooks Honored with CinemaCon’s Cinema Vérité Award The Walt Disney Studios thrilled attendees at the 2025 CinemaCon®️ Convention in Las Vegas with exclusive looks at its upcoming theatrical releases, including films from some of its renowned production studios—Disney…

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will work in partnership with the Minns Labor Government to build Australia’s future, today announcing a joint commitment to see maternity services delivered at the new Rouse Hill Hospital. We will invest $120 million to deliver a birthing service at Rouse Hill Hospital, including birthing rooms, a maternity inpatient unit and additional staffing areas in addition to the existing plan to have post and pre-natal maternity services at the new hospital. This funding is on top of the $700 million the Minns Labor Government has already committed to develop Rouse Hill Hospital – the first…

Anupam Kher’s directorial venture, Tanvi The Great, has been creating a buzz ever since its announcement. Featuring an extraordinary ensemble cast and an internationally acclaimed technical crew, the film promises to be a compelling movie experience. In a significant development, Tanvi The Great has now welcomed the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) as a co-producer, further strengthening its impact. Anupam Kher shares, “Tanvi The Great is a labour of love, crafted with the finest talent in cinema. Having NFDC as a co-producer strengthens our journey in bringing this powerful story to audiences worldwide.” Shri. Prithul Kumar, Managing Director, NFDC and…